Neurathon 2026

NEURATHON 2026 is the flagship AI & Machine Learning hackathon organized by the Machine Learning Club, NIT Silchar, and is among the largest AI/ML hackathons in Northeast India. Designed for students who want to move beyond classroom learning, Neurathon focuses on building real, impactful, and deployable AI solutions.More than just a competition, Neurathon is a high-intensity innovation journey where teams design, develop, and deploy AI/ML systems to solve real-world challenges. Participants collaborate under pressure, compete with top student talent, and showcase their technical excellence in front of mentors, experts, and a highly competitive peer community.Top-performing teams stand a chance to win cash prizes, exclusive merch, Unstop goodies, and certificates, along with recognition on a national platform. Registration Phase: 26 December – 25 January: Team registration opens Teams of 2 to 4 members Online onboarding and platform orientation Registration closes on 25th January 2026, 11:30 IST [GMT +05:30] Round 1: Online MVP Development: 28 January – 06 February: Build and Submit your MVP Deliverables: Working Prototype Explanation Video PPT Presentation Github Repository Finalist Announcement: 09 February: Top teams shortlisted for the offline finale Results published Invitation to NIT Silchar Round 2: Offline Development Phase: 12 March – 13 March: On-Campus Hackathon at NIT Silchar Extended problem scope Feature upgrades and system integration Continuous development under intense timelines Submission and Demo Day: 14 March: Final submission and code freeze Live demo and deployment Final PPT preparation Final Presentation and Closing: 15 March: Project presentations before judges Speaker session Results announcement and prize distribution Eligibility and Team Guidelines: Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students from recognized institutions. Team Size: 2 to 4 Members per team. Inter-College Teams: Allowed Inter-Specialization Teams: Allowed Individual Participation: Not Allowed Connect with us: Contact Us (Join the WhatsApp Announcement Group to stay updated) Prizes & Rewards: Neurathon 2026 features a total prize pool worth ₹1,00,000, including cash prizes, exclusive merchandise, Unstop goodies, and certificates. Grand Neurathon Winner: ₹45,000 cash Prize + Winner Title + Certificates + Goodies Most Sustainable Solution ₹30,000 cash Prize + Special Title + Certificates + Goodies Mini Modules Challenges (Only for NIT Silchar Students) ₹6,000 cash Prize (distributed Across Mini-Module Winners) + Certificates + Goodies Additional Rewards: Exclusive Neurathon Merch Unstop Goodies for Winners and Finalists Participation Certificates for All Eligible Participants Rules: One submission per team is permitted. All submissions must strictly follow the problem statement guidelines. Unethical practices will result in immediate disqualification. Unsafe, malicious, or irresponsible use of AI is strictly prohibited. Decisions of the judges and organizing committee are final and binding. Evaluation Criteria Problem Understanding and Approach Technical Depth and Correctness Innovation and Originality Code Quality and Documentation Real-World Applicability and Scalability Why Neurathon: Work on Real-World AI/ML Challenges Build Deployable, Production-Ready Solutions Compete with Top Student Talent Across the Country Gain On-Campus Hackathon Experience at NIT Silchar Win Cash Prizes, Merch, Unstop Goodies, and Certificates Showcase Your Skills on A National Platform About the Event: Neurathon Is the Flagship Hackathon of The Machine Learning Club, NIT Silchar. Built on The Philosophy of Innovation with Excellence, it is a platform where ideas turn into impact and passion turns into progress.