Hacknova - 12 Hour National Level Hybrid Hackathon
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
to Saturday, February 28, 2026
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3 weeks long
StudentMobile DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningCybersecurity
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
436
Participants
₹10,000
Prize Pool
39
Est. Projects
Organizers
Hacknova is a 12-hour National Level hybrid hackathon organized by Shivajirao S. Jondhle College of Engineering, Dombivli East ,aimed at empowering students to build innovative, real-world technology solutions through creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
The event brings together young innovators from across India to ideate, prototype, and present impactful solutions across multiple emerging technology domains.
Eligibility:
Open to Undergraduate (UG) & Postgraduate (PG) students
Participation open to students from all colleges across India
Valid college ID is mandatory
Registration Fees:
₹1000 per team
Fee is applicable only to shortlisted teams
Payment to be made after shortlisting for the offline final round
Registration fee is non-refundable
Team Rules:
Team size must be 2–4 members
Inter-college teams are allowed
Inter-specialization teams are allowed
No change in team members after registration
Each participant can be part of only one team
Problem Statements & Tracks:
Problem statements will be released after the registration phase
Participants must select one track during registration
Submissions must strictly align with the selected track
Available Tracks:
AI / ML
Web & App Development
CyberTech
EdTech
Open Innovation
Hackathon Format & Process:
Phase 1 – Online Round (Idea & Prototype Submission):
Registration Window: 2–3 weeks
Team Size: 2–4 members
Track Selection: Mandatory
Submission Requirements:
Idea brief (problem, solution, impact)
PPT (approach, architecture, feasibility)
Prototype / demo link (GitHub, live demo, or video)
Evaluation Criteria:
Innovation & originality
Feasibility of the solution
Relevance to the selected track
Clarity of presentation
Phase 2 – Offline Final Round (On-Campus Hackathon):
Venue: SSJCOE Campus
Duration: 12-hour offline hackathon
Format:
Final project development & refinement
Final solution presentation
Live demonstration before the jury
Evaluation Criteria:
Technical implementation
Problem-solving approach
Innovation & impact
Presentation & demo quality
Rules & Guidelines:
Only original work is allowed
Pre-built or previously submitted projects are not permitted
Use of open-source tools is allowed with proper attribution
Participants must bring their own laptops and required accessories
Any form of plagiarism or misconduct will result in disqualification
Participants must follow the code of conduct and timelines
Prizes & Recognition:
Attractive prizes for winning teams (details to be announced soon)
Certificates of participation for all shortlisted teams
Winner & runner-up certificates
Recognition by jury and organizers
Why Participate?
Hands-on experience with real-world problem statements
Exposure to industry-relevant technology domains
Jury evaluation and expert feedback
Certificates & recognition
Networking with like-minded innovators