🚀 About the Challenge
Explore the future of learning, research, and productivity using Perplexity’s Agentic AI Browser – Comet.
Build innovative workflows, demos, or automation ideas that redefine how students:
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Browse and research online 📚
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Learn and complete assignments efficiently ✍️
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Discover and organize knowledge ⚡
🛠️ Get Started
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Claim your Comet access using your college email: Early Access to Comet
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Participation Type: Individual only – no teams allowed 👤
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Submit your project before the deadline (November 18th, 2025, 11:00 PM IST)
Requirements
🎯 What to Build (Tracks for Submission)
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Smart Learning: Use Comet to improve learning, research, and assignments.
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Automation: Simplify repetitive student tasks.
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Knowledge Discovery: Enable deep research and insights.
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Open Innovation: Any creative project showcasing Comet.
📤 What to Submit
Submit your project as Google Slides, PDF, Loom Video, or GitHub Repo with a brief description and demo/screenshots before November 18th, 2025, 11:00 PM IST.
Prizes
Smart Learning Track
Winner: Cash + Certificate of Excellence
Automation Track
Winner: Cash + Certificate of Excellence
Knowledge Discovery Track
Winner: Cash + Certificate of Excellence
Open Innovation Track
Winner: Cash + Certificate of Excellence
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Jishanahmed AR Shaikh
Campus Partner @Perplexity AI, Full Stack Developer @ PassionBytes PVT LTD
Manas Nanivadekar
Research Intern at IISc Bangalore, Cloud Engineer, IIT Madras
Judging Criteria
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Innovation (25%)
How creative and unique is your idea? Does it bring a fresh approach to student browsing, research, or productivity? -
Usefulness (25%)
Practical value for students. Does the project solve real problems or improve workflows? -
Execution (25%)
How well is the idea implemented or presented? Are the slides, demo, or prototype clear and polished? -
Impact (25%)
Potential to scale beyond student use. Can this idea be applied more broadly or have a lasting effect?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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