HackArena 2K26 – A National Level Hackathon

HackArena 2026 is an inter college full stack hackathon focused on building real world web applications. The event encourages students to apply their technical knowledge, collaborate in teams, and develop practical solutions within a limited time frame. Theme: Full Stack Web Application Development for Real World Systems Domains: FinTech EdTech Healthcare Campus Solutions Social Impact Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and diploma students from any college. Participants must have a valid college ID. Each team must consist of 2 to 4 members. Process and Format: Round 1. PPT Submission: Teams must submit a PPT explaining their idea. The presentation must include problem statement, proposed solution, technology stack, system architecture, and expected impact. Submission window. 10 March to 18 March. Selected teams will be announced on 21 March. Round 2. Offline Hackathon: Only shortlisted teams will participate in the offline hackathon on 24 March 2026 at Jain College of Engineering and Technology, Hubballi. Teams must build a working prototype during the hackathon. Event Schedule: 8.30 AM to 9.00 AM. Inauguration 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM. Development phase 5.00 PM to 11.59 PM. Online debugging and final submission Rules: All teams must register before the deadline. No change in team members after registration. All development must be done during the hackathon duration. Use of AI tools is allowed but must be disclosed. Plagiarism or code copying will lead to immediate disqualification. Teams must present their project during the final evaluation. Registration Fee Rs 500 per team Prizes: First Prize. Rs 10,000 Second Prize. Rs 5,000 Third Prize. Rs 3,000