Hackbells 3.O

Welcome to the third edition of HackBells, where ideas transform into reality and innovation meets execution. After two incredible seasons, we're back—bigger, bolder, and ready to witness the next wave of groundbreaking solutions.

Event Timeline

Round 1 (Shortlisting): Submit your vision in a powerful presentation.

• Deadline: 09 FEB 2026

Round 2 (The 24-Hour Build): On-Site Hackathon – Code, Create, Conquer.

• Dates: 27 & 28 FEB 2026

Venue: Sree Buddha College of Engineering (Autonomous), Pattoor, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.

What's Happening?

Round 1: The Ideation Challenge

Present your vision. Submit a PPT (max 10 slides) covering via hackbells offical website : www.hackbells.in

• The problem you're solving
• Your proposed solution
• Tech stack you'll use
• The impact you aim to create

17 shortlisted teams move to the ultimate showdown.

Round 2: 24 Hours of Pure Hustle

This is where legends are made. Build your working prototype on-site in just 24 hours.

• Mentorship Sessions: Industry veterans guiding your journey.
• Networking: Collaborate, connect, and learn from fellow innovators.
• Side Events: Because all code and no fun makes hackathons dull.
• Fuel & Food: We've got your caffeine and cravings covered.

Rewards & Perks

• Cash Prizes for winning teams.
• Certificates for all participants.
• Exclusive Swags and surprise goodies.
• Recognition from our partner communities.

Who Can Join?

If you're a student with big ideas, this is your stage!

• Developers: Ship functional prototypes.
• Designers: Craft intuitive interfaces.
• Innovators: Solve real-world problems with tech.
• Team Size: 2 – 4 Members.

Eligibility

• Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized colleges across India.
• All engineering branches welcome.
• Must be currently enrolled (college ID required).
• No working professionals or dropouts.

Team Rules

• One person, one team only.
• Inter-college and inter-branch teams allowed.
• No team changes after final submission.

General Rules

• All code must be written during the hackathon.
• Open-source libraries and APIs are allowed.
• No pre-built projects – build from scratch.
• Plagiarism = Instant Disqualification.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Maintain the Code of Conduct at all times.
• Intellectual property remains with the team.

Contact & Support

Got questions? We're here to help!

Email: hackbells3.0@gmail.com
Instagram: @hackbells
Phone: +91 87143 32071
Website: www.hackbells.in

Note: Registration is free for Round 1 and for Round 2 it may cost. Ensure you follow the Code of Conduct to maintain a collaborative and respectful environment.

Let's build something extraordinary. See you at HackBells 3.0!