Kharagpur Data Science Hackathon (KDSH) 2026

Event Overview: Kharagpur Data Analytics Group, IIT Kharagpur, announces the 6th edition of the Kharagpur Data Science Hackathon, in association with Kshitij, the annual Techno-Management Fest of IIT Kharagpur. Sponsored by Pathway. Offline competition. Prizes worth ₹4 lakhs. Opportunity to compete with top data science and analytics talent across the country. About Pathway: Pathway is a platform that empowers artificial intelligence with live data. Enables seamless data ingestion from over 300 sources with automatic synchronization. Supports real-time features, live vector search, and anomaly alerts. Provides accurate AI insights from connected documents and data tables. GitHub repository: pathway Who Should Participate: Individuals passionate about data science, AI, and machine learning. Participants interested in solving real-world problems using data-driven approaches. Registration & Community: Visit the Registration Page to register on the official website. Join the Whatsapp Community and Discord server for regular updates. Team Composition: Maximum of four members per team, including the team leader. Rules and Guidelines: Every participant must carry valid ID proof. Event timings may clash with other events; participants must inform the organizers in advance. Requests for team changes or member swaps just before the event will not be entertained. Any misbehavior during the event or rounds may lead to disqualification. Participants must be present at the specified time; absence will result in automatic disqualification. Any dispute will be resolved at the discretion of the organizers. Judges’ decisions are final and binding. Damage to college property will be treated as a punishable offense. Final Note: Participants are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates on registration and event schedules.