PRAKALP 2026 – IoT Sprint was a 24-hour continuous hackathon organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (IoT), Ramachandra College of Engineering. The event was conducted in offline mode from April 1, 2026 (10:00 AM) to April 2, 2026 (10:00 AM), with the aim of fostering innovation and practical learning among students. Prior to the hackathon, workshops were held on March 24 and 25, 2026, to train participants in key IoT technologies such as Arduino, ESP32, and NodeMCU. These sessions included both theoretical explanations and hands-on experiments, enabling students to gain a strong foundation for the competition. Participants registered in teams of 3 to 4 members and worked collaboratively to design and develop real-time IoT solutions. The hackathon was conducted across multiple venues including Central Library, accommodating several teams simultaneously