NextGen Hackathon - Pragyan 2026
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Friday, February 13, 2026
to Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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5 days long
UndergraduatePostgraduateEngineering Students
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
in person
182
Participants
₹155,000
Prize Pool
16
Est. Projects
Organizers
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs
About:
History has shown us, that an idea that might be considered worthless can end up revolutionizing the whole world. All it takes is having that lightning-bolt moment; it all starts from just one IDEA.
Think you have something similar in mind? Hold nothing back and enroll yourself for the first-ever Pragyan NextGen Tech Hackathon 2026. We invite all creative and curious minds out there for this 24-hour coding showdown to come and show the world what you have to offer.
Rewards:
Prizes worth INR 1,55,000
Do you have an idea that you think could propel everyone into the future? Are you waiting for the chance to implement it and cause radical changes in the way we live? With the Pragyan NextGen Tech Hackathon, you are at the right place.
Goodies, certificates and prizes will be offer!
Other Details:
Mode: Offline
Location - National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
Dates - 20th and 21dst February, 2026.
Reporting Time - 12.30 PM, 20th February 2026.
Duration - 24 Hours.
Registration:
Registration Fee: INR 149 per person.
An additional registration fee of INR 249 will be collected from each Non NIT-T Student.
Participants are expected to register on Unstop using the Register button.
Upon completion of the payment process, a confirmation email to complete the registration process will be sent to the participant.
For Team Participation - all members of a team must register under the same team name and should inform the organizers about the team on the day of the Hackathon.
Participants are allowed to use any coding platform whichever seems convenient for them to use.
The participants can be from different colleges or departments and in different years of study.
Rules and Regulations:
The number of members per team can be from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 4.
The event is open to all college students.
Requirements: Valid ID Proof, laptops, chargers, extension box and other hardware equipment required to complete your hack.
The criteria for judging are as follows: Originality of the idea, design, functionality, and implementation of the idea in a real-time scenario. Judging is based on the software only (web/mobile app and software hack) and any hardware presented to complement the software will not add to the participant's score.
The winners will be announced within 15 working days from the day of the event.
Participants will be restricted from leaving the Orion building on the NIT-T campus from 9:30 PM on February 20, 2026 to 5:30 AM on February 21, 2026.
At least 2 participants from each team must be present throughout the event.
Deadline for registration and payments: 11.59 PM, 18th February 2026
Domain:
SportsTech: SportsTech focuses on creating innovative, data-driven, and user-centric solutions to enhance athletic performance, sports management, and fan engagement. Participants will be expected to provide technology-driven solutions that improve various aspects of sports, such as performance analytics, fitness tracking, smart training systems, injury prevention, fan experience, and event management platforms.