Opportunity Description:
Open to students and professionals across India
Participants can register individually or as a team (as per Unstop guidelines)
No restrictions on branch, year of study, or background
A passion for solving real problems and building creative solutions is all you need
Shortlisting Criteria:
Evaluation based on:
GitHub Profiles: Code quality, activity, prior projects, and tech diversity
Resumes of Team Members: Skills, experience, internships, projects, hackathon participation, etc.
Written Idea Pitch: A short and compelling pitch describing:
The problem you want to solve
Your proposed solution during the hackathon
What makes it unique or innovative
Creativity and clarity will be key
Shortlisting will happen in multiple batches, and selected teams will be notified on Unstop
Event Timeline & Format:
Shortlisting Phase:
Teams submit profiles, resumes, and idea pitch
Shortlisted teams are announced in waves prior to the hackathon
Deadline to register on Devfolio: 15th March 2026
Offline Hackathon (21–22 March 2026):
A 30-hour non-stop in-person hackathon at NIT Surat
Participants bring their laptops, devices, and creative energy
WiFi, power, food, and workspace will be provided
Mentorship Rounds:
Domain experts, industry mentors, and startup founders will be available onsite
Mentors will guide teams, refine ideas, and evaluate progress during the build phase
Internal Shortlisting for Presentations:
Mentors select the top-performing teams based on:
Problem understanding
Execution quality
Innovation
Impact potential
Prototype completeness
Final Presentations to Jury:
Selected teams pitch their solutions to an esteemed jury panel
Jury evaluates based on:
Innovation
Feasibility
Technical depth
UI/UX
Real-world impact
Winner Announcement:
Final winners and runner-ups will be chosen by the jury
Prize pool worth ₹1,00,000+ across categories
Why Participate?:
Build a real prototype in 30 hours
Compete against talented developers from all across India
Receive guidance from mentors, experts, and entrepreneurs
Get recognized by industry professionals and ASHINE, NIT Surat’s incubation cell
Stand a chance to win ₹1,00,000+ in prizes
Swags will be given to the shortlisted teams during the event
Opportunity for future support, mentorship, and incubation
Hosted on Unstop