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Event Type
online
525
Participants
₹260,000
Prize Pool
47
Est. Projects
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About the Hackathon:
Bharat Academix invites students, developers, innovators, designers, and technology enthusiasts from across India to participate in the Bharat Academix CodeQuest Hackathon 2026.
This national-level hackathon is designed to encourage participants to build innovative solutions that address real-world challenges using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Web Development, Mobile Applications, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IoT, Blockchain, and other emerging technologies.
Participants will collaborate, innovate, and compete to create impactful solutions while gaining valuable experience, networking opportunities, industry exposure, and exciting rewards.
Themes:
Participants may develop solutions in one or more of the following domains:
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Healthcare Technology
Education Technology
Smart Cities
FinTech
Agriculture & Rural Development
Sustainability & Climate Tech
Cybersecurity
Social Impact & Accessibility
Open Innovation
Eligibility:
Open to College Students, Freshers, and Professionals.
Participants from all academic disciplines are welcome.
Individual participation or teams of up to 3 members are allowed.
Participants must have access to a laptop and internet connection.
Cross-disciplinary teams are encouraged.
Hackathon Structure:
Round 1: Idea Submission
Participants must submit:
Problem Statement
Proposed Solution
Technology Stack
Expected Impact
Project Roadmap
Round 2: Prototype Development
Shortlisted teams will:
Build a working prototype
Submit source code and documentation
Prepare a presentation/demo video
Demonstrate the feasibility and scalability of the solution
Grand Finale:
Finalist teams will present their solutions before the evaluation panel comprising industry experts, researchers, and technology professionals.
Evaluation Criteria:
Innovation & Creativity – 25%
Technical Implementation – 25%
Problem-Solving Approach – 20%
User Experience & Design – 15%
Scalability & Impact – 15%
Rules:
Solutions must be developed during the hackathon period.
Team members must actively contribute to the project.
Plagiarism, copied projects, or fraudulent submissions will result in immediate disqualification.
Open-source libraries and frameworks may be used.
Participants must own or have permission to use all submitted content.
The decision of the judges and organizers shall be final and binding.
Bharat Academix reserves the right to modify timelines if required.
Additional Benefits:
Participation Certificates for all eligible participants
Winner & Runner-Up Certificates
Internship Opportunities with Bharat Academix
Networking with Industry Experts
Project Showcase Opportunities
Recognition on Official Platforms
Career Development Opportunities
Why Participate?
Build innovative real-world solutions
Showcase your technical and problem-solving skills
Gain industry recognition
Learn from mentors and experts
Strengthen your resume and portfolio
Compete with talented innovators from across India
Win exciting cash prizes and career opportunities
Join the Innovation Revolution
Innovate. Build. Impact.
Join the Bharat Academix CodeQuest Hackathon 2026 and transform your ideas into powerful solutions that can shape the future.