24-Hour Full Stack Web Development
Hackathon
Problem Statements
12 Curated Challenges
All problem statements are:
• Easy to understand
• Feasible within 24 hours
• Requiring both frontend and backend development
• Open to creative bonus features
01. Smart Campus Complaint Management System
Problem Statement
Students face difficulties reporting and tracking campus issues such as broken equipment, water leakage,
internet problems, and classroom maintenance.
Requirements
• Student login/signup
• Submit complaints with category and image
• Admin dashboard
• Complaint status tracking
• Notifications on status updates
Bonus Features
• AI-based complaint categorization
• Analytics dashboard
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
02. Local Event Discovery Platform
Problem Statement
People often miss local workshops, seminars, cultural events, and job fairs happening around them.
Requirements
• Event listing and search
• Event creation by organizers
• Registration system
• User dashboard
• QR-based event check-in
Bonus Features
• Location-based recommendations
• Calendar integration
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
03. Skill Exchange Platform
Problem Statement
Many students possess skills they can teach while wanting to learn other skills. A platform is needed to connect
them.
Requirements
• User profiles
• Skill listing
• Request and accept learning sessions
• Chat system
• Rating system
Bonus Features
• Video meeting integration
• Skill matching algorithm
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
04. Smart Study Planner
Problem Statement
Students struggle to organize subjects, assignments, exams, and study schedules efficiently.
Requirements
• User authentication
• Subject management
• Task scheduling
• Progress tracking
• Study reminders
Bonus Features
• AI-generated study plans
• Pomodoro timer
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
05. Healthcare Appointment Portal
Problem Statement
Patients often face difficulties finding doctors and booking appointments efficiently.
Requirements
• Patient and doctor registration
• Appointment booking
• Appointment history
• Doctor dashboard
• Prescription records
Bonus Features
• Email notifications
• Online consultation links
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
06. Community Food Donation System
Problem Statement
Restaurants and individuals often have surplus food that could be donated instead of wasted.
Requirements
• Donor registration
• Food listing
• NGO/receiver dashboard
• Pickup request system
• Donation tracking
Bonus Features
• Map integration
• Real-time notifications
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
07. Freelancer Project Marketplace
Problem Statement
Students and beginners need a simple platform to find freelance projects and showcase their skills.
Requirements
• User authentication
• Project posting
• Proposal submission
• Project management dashboard
• Reviews and ratings
Bonus Features
• Resume upload
• AI proposal suggestions
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
08. Lost and Found Management Portal
Problem Statement
Students frequently lose personal belongings on campus and have no centralized way to recover them.
Requirements
• Report lost items
• Report found items
• Search functionality
• Admin verification
• Claim request process
Bonus Features
• Image matching
• Email alerts
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
09. Job Referral Network for Students
Problem Statement
Students often miss internship and referral opportunities because information is scattered.
Requirements
• User registration
• Referral posting
• Job search
• Application tracking
• Dashboard
Bonus Features
• Resume scoring
• Skill recommendations
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
10. Team Formation Portal for Hackathons
Problem Statement
Students struggle to find teammates with complementary skills before hackathons.
Requirements
• User profiles
• Skill tags
• Team creation
• Join requests
• Team chat
Bonus Features
• Skill matching algorithm
• Leaderboard
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
11. Digital Library Management System
Problem Statement
Managing book records and issue tracking manually is inefficient for educational institutions.
Requirements
• Student login
• Book catalog
• Issue/return system
• Due-date tracking
• Admin dashboard
Bonus Features
• QR code scanning
• Book recommendations
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB
12. Internship Tracking Portal
Problem Statement
Colleges need a centralized system to track internship applications, offers, and progress.
Requirements
• Student dashboard
• Internship application tracking
• Status updates
• Faculty monitoring panel
• Report generation
Bonus Features
• Company analytics
• Resume management
Tech Stack: React + [Link] + PostgreSQL/MongoDB