IndiaNext 2025–26

IndiaNext 2025–26 “Outthink the Algorithm” 16th – 17th March, 2026Organised by the Department of IT & Data ScienceK.E.S. Shroff College of Arts & Commerce, Mumbai Opportunity Description: IndiaNext 2025-26 is a 24-hour National Socio-Technical Hackathon designed to empower the next generation of innovators to build scalable, resilient, and impactful solutions for Bharat 2.0. This hackathon brings together 100+ brilliant minds across the country to compete, collaborate, and create meaningful technology solutions under the mentorship of industry experts. Participation is completely FREE of charge.Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000+Plus Incubation Support & Internship Opportunities. Competition Format: IndiaNext features a Two-Track Competition Model: Track 1: The Challenge Track Format: A Surprise Problem Statement will be revealed during the Opening Ceremony. Objective: Build the most efficient and scalable solution within 24 hours. Best For: Competitive coders, algorithm experts, and high-pressure problem solvers. Evaluation Criteria: Problem resolution accuracy Code execution Efficiency & scalability Direct alignment with problem statement Track 2: The Innovation Track Format: Participants propose a real-world problem and build a Functional MVP within 24 hours. Constraint: Only technically feasible and impactful ideas will be shortlisted. Best For: Founders, product designers, innovators with a defined tech stack. Evaluation Criteria: Innovation Feasibility Impact Execution quality MVP functionality Focus Areas (Mandatory Selection): All teams must select ONE focus area: Blockchain & Digital Sovereignty Bio-Digital Systems Next-Gen Skilling Rural FinTech Sustainable Intelligence Participants are free to use any tech stack:Web, Mobile, AI/ML, Blockchain, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Science, etc. Eligibility Criteria: Open to Undergraduate & Postgraduate students across India. Students from all disciplines can apply (Tech/Non-Tech with technical team support). Team participation only (recommended team size: 2–4 members). All participants must register before the deadline. Participants must be available for the full 24-hour hackathon duration. Registration Process: Register via the official registration link/QR. Select your preferred track. Choose one focus area. Await confirmation email from the organizing team. Report on campus on 16th March 2026 for check-in. Registration Deadline: 11th March, 2026 Additional Benefits: Incubation Support Internship Opportunities Total Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000++ Event Timeline: Day 1 8:00 AM – Check-in & Breakfast 9:00 AM – Opening Ceremony 9:30 AM – Idea Discussion 11:00 AM – Development Begins 7:00 PM – Mentorship Round 1 9:00 PM – Dinner Day 2 7:00 AM – Breakfast 8:00 AM – Mentorship Round 2 11:00 AM – Development Ends 1:00 PM – Prize Distribution Rules & Code of Conduct: Allowed: Use of open-source libraries & frameworks Public APIs Pre-designed UI kits/templates AI coding assistants (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, etc.) Design mockups (for Innovation Track teams) Strictly Prohibited: Pre-built projects or prior-developed code Plagiarism Using uncredited intellectual property Starting development before official start time Smoking inside campus (entire team disqualified if violated) Code of Conduct: Maintain respectful and inclusive behavior Follow strict data privacy standards Submit only original work Maintain ethical use of technology Professional conduct mandatory at all times Violation will lead to immediate disqualification. Contact & Support: Email: hackathon@kessc.edu.in Website: www.indianexthackthon.online Discord Community: https://discord.gg/TWjJXRh2vT Registration: To register for the hackathon, please visit the official website: Kindly fill out the registration form carefully and submit it before the deadline to secure your participation. Registration Deadline: 11th March, 2026