About

About Us

Byte Battle is a student-led, student-first hackathon designed and run by a core team of school volunteers with guidance from faculty. Our mission is simple: give students a safe, inspiring space to learn by building. Over one focused weekend, participants turn ideas into working websites (Grades 6–8) and Python web apps (Grades 9–12) under the guidance of trained college mentors who coach—not code.

Now in its third edition, Byte Battle brings together schools and colleges across Bengaluru, averaging ~250 participants in previous years. We keep the structure tight—clear categories, defined stacks (HTML/CSS/JS for juniors; Django/Flask/FastAPI for seniors), accessible design requirements, and graded checkpoints—while leaving room for creativity through real-world themes like AI for Social Good, FinTech, EdTech, Sustainability, Wellbeing, and Clubs & Events.

Beyond the trophies, Byte Battle is about community: student volunteers manage logistics, event flow, and media; mentors receive Letters of Recommendation for ethical coaching; and teams leave with portfolios, confidence, and a network. Built by students, for students—Byte Battle is where first demos become future dreams.

Who can join

Grades 6–12 from any school in Bengaluru. Teams up to 4, or register solo and find a team on-site.

What to build

Juniors: HTML/CSS/JS website. Seniors: Python web app (Django / Flask / FastAPI). Pick one theme and solve a real problem.

What you get

Mentor guidance, checkpoints, prizes, certificates, and a portfolio-ready demo—plus a community to keep building with.

Hackathon Themes

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🤖AI for Social Good

AI for Social Good

Assistive tech, accessibility tools, campus safety dashboards, language/reading helpers.
💸FinTech for Students

FinTech for Students

Savings & budgets, micro-scholarships, fee reminders, split-wise for labs & clubs.
🎓EdTech & Habit Building

EdTech & Habit Building

Study streaks, spaced-repetition notes, peer learning, exam prep boards, quiz engines.
🌱Sustainability @ School

Sustainability @ School

Waste sorting/trackers, energy dashboards, tree census, water use & refill stats.
🛡️Wellbeing & Safety

Wellbeing & Safety

Counseling access, anonymous reporting, emergency info cards, wellbeing check-ins.
🎪Clubs & Events

Clubs & Events

Registrations, schedules, scoring, live leaderboards, post-event galleries & recaps.

Event Schedule (Dec 6–7)

Day 1 • 09:00
Check-in, orientation, team formation
Day 1 • 10:00
Hacking begins + mentor rounds
Day 1 • 17:00
Checkpoint demos
Day 2 • 10:00
Submission freeze & pitch prep
Day 2 • 13:00
Final presentations & judging
Day 2 • 16:00
Awards & closing
Bring your laptop, chargers, and any hardware you need.

Venue

Harvest International School, Kodathi — 560035

Address: Harvest International School, Survey No. 33/4, Kodathi, Bengaluru – 560035

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Contacts

FAQs

How much is the entry fee?

₹500 per participant. Pay during registration; confirm via email/SMS.

What about teams?

Teams up to 4. You can also register solo and find teammates on-site.

Will mentors be available?

Yes, mentors help with scoping, architecture, and pitch practice.

Do I need prior experience?

No. Beginners welcome!