Hack & Forge
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
to Sunday, March 15, 2026
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1 week long
UndergraduatePostgraduateEngineering StudentsManagementSciences & Others
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
online
8
Participants
₹20,000
Prize Pool
0
Est. Projects
Organizers
Data Science Summit 2026
Organized by Society for Data Science, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra
Ready to build something extraordinary in just 24 hours?
Hack & Forge is the flagship hackathon of Data Science Summit 2026, where innovators, developers, and problem-solvers come together to transform ideas into impactful solutions. This high-energy event challenges participants to design and develop technology-driven solutions to real-world problems.
Whether you are passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Web Development, App Development, or Generative AI, Hack & Forge provides the perfect platform to showcase your skills, collaborate with talented peers, and push your creativity to the next level.
Participants will spend 24 hours brainstorming, building, and presenting innovative projects that address meaningful challenges.
Prize Pool: ₹20,000
Mode: Hybrid (Online + Offline Participation)
Duration: 24 Hours
Why Participate?
Work on real-world problem statements
Build innovative tech solutions in just 24 hours
Collaborate with talented developers and data enthusiasts
Win exciting prizes and recognition
Gain hands-on experience in rapid product development
Eligibility:
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from any recognized college or university.
Students from all branches and specializations are welcome.
Inter-college teams are allowed.
Inter-specialization teams are allowed.
Team Size:
Minimum: 1 member
Maximum: 3 members
Each participant can join only one team.
Hackathon Format:
Hack & Forge will consist of a single round lasting 24 hours.
At the start of the hackathon, teams will receive problem statements or themes related to areas such as:
Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Machine Learning
Generative AI
Web or Mobile Applications
Open Innovation
Teams must design and develop a working prototype or solution within the 24-hour timeframe.
At the end of the hackathon, participants must submit:
Project GitHub Repository
Project Description
Demo or Prototype
Presentation (if required)
Projects will then be evaluated by the judging panel.
Judging Criteria:
Projects will be evaluated based on:
Innovation and Creativity
Technical Complexity
Impact and Practicality
User Experience / Design
Presentation and Demonstration
Rules:
Teams must consist of 1–3 members.
Participants can register individually or as a team.
All work must be done during the hackathon period.
Open-source libraries, APIs, and frameworks are allowed.
Plagiarism or copying existing projects will lead to disqualification.
Teams must submit their project before the deadline.
The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
Organizers reserve the right to update rules or timelines if required.