Craftathon 2026

CRAFTATHON 2026 – Build Your Code, Block by Block Craftathon 2026 is a 36-hour offline hackathon organized by Gandhinagar University, inspired by Minecraft's philosophy of building something incredible from scratch. Teams from any college, city, or department across India are invited to tackle real-world problems across 8 cutting-edge technology domains. With 16 problem statements revealed only on-site, every team starts on equal footing — your creativity, technical skill, and collaboration decide the winner. Eligibility: Open to All Diploma / Undergraduate / Postgraduate Students Students from Any College, Any City, Any Department or Specialization are Welcome Inter-College Team Members Are Allowed Inter-Specialization/department Team Members Are Allowed Team Size: 1 to 4 Members (solo Participation Allowed) a Valid College Id Is Mandatory on The Event Day Domains – 8 Key Challenge Areas16 Problem Statements Will Be Revealed On-Site (2 per Domain). Teams Must Pick One on Arrival. Ai Tech Cyber Tech Fin Tech Ed Tech Green Tech Health Tech Defence Tech Safety Tech Format & Process:Offline Hackathon (36 Hours) Date: 3rd – 4th April 2026 Problem Statements Revealed On-Site Ongoing Mentorship and Faculty Evaluation Rounds Throughout Evaluation Rounds: Mentorship & Feedback Sessions Faculty Evaluation Industrial Expert Evaluation Final Live Pitch (2 Pm – 8 Pm, April 4th) Deliverables: Working Prototype or Proof-Of-Concept Technical Documentation Final Pitch Deck (ppt/pdf) Innovation Summary Registration Fee: ₹400 per Team Prize Pool: Upto 50k Participation Certificates for All Goodies for Mini-Game Winners Networking with Mentors & Industry Experts What's Provided: High-Speed Wi-Fi & Electricity 24-Hour Canteen Access Sleeping Mattresses & Rest Areas Domain Expert Mentorship Accommodation on Campus Travel expenses are not covered. Participants are responsible for their own belongings.