ORCHATHON 2026 – Innovate Beyond BoundariesNational Level 36-Hour Hackathon
Organized by N. K. Orchid College of Engineering & Technology (NKOCET), Solapur.
Orchathon 2026 is a National-Level 36-Hour Hackathon designed to bring together innovative minds from across India to build impactful and scalable technological solutions. The event focuses on real-time problem-solving, technical excellence, teamwork, and innovation under pressure.
Hackathon Structure:
Round 1 – Online Submission (Open Innovation)Start Date: 4 March 2026End Date: 20 March 2026
Participants must submit their innovative idea aligned with the given domains. Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, impact, scalability, and clarity of approach.
Shortlisted teams will be selected for the final round.
Round 2 – Final On-Campus Hackathon (Offline)Dates: 4 April 2026 – 6 April 2026Duration: 36 Hours Continuous
Selected teams will participate in the offline hackathon at NKOCET campus.
Important:
A fee of ₹1500 per team will be applicable for accommodation arrangements for shortlisted teams participating in the final offline hackathon.Problem Statements (PS) will be given on the spot at the start of Round 2. Teams must develop their complete solution during the 36-hour duration. No prior PS will be shared.
Prize Pool – ₹50,000+
1st Prize – ₹25,0002nd Prize – ₹15,0003rd Prize – ₹10,000
Special Awards:Best Innovative Idea + Performance (Girls’ Team) – Medals & CertificatesBest Innovative Idea + Performance (Boy’s Team) – Medals & Certificates
General Rules:
Teams must develop solutions entirely during the 36-hour hackathon.
Open-source tools and APIs are allowed.
Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
Jury decisions will be final.
Orchathon 2026 is a platform to showcase innovation, technical skills, and problem-solving ability at a national level.
