AUMASC Inter-College Engineering Hackathon 2026
Hosted on UnstopFetched about 1 month ago
Thursday, January 15, 2026
to Monday, February 23, 2026
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1 month long
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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
71
Participants
6
Est. Projects
Organizers
A national-level, industry–academia collaborative hackathon aimed at fostering innovation, analytical thinking, and practical problem-solving among undergraduate students. Focus areas include Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Production, and allied domains.
Eligibility:
Open to undergraduate students of B.E. / B.Tech (1st to 4th year)
Students from Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, Ceramics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Robotics and Automation Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mining, Petroleum, Automotive Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Leather Technology disciplines are eligible
Inter-college participation allowed
Inter-specialization teams allowed
Each participant can be part of only one team
Team Composition:
Minimum 2 members – Maximum 3 members
Teams may include members from different colleges
Teams may include members from different departments/specializations
Problem Statements:
A curated list of industry-driven and/or academically relevant problems will be shared with registered teams
Teams choose one problem statement from the given list
Problem statements are open-ended and non-confidential
Competition Format & Process:
Stage 1 – Registration:
Teams must register on Unstop within the registration window
Stage 2 – Problem Statement Release:
Official release to registered teams
Stage 3 – First Round Submission (Online Screening):
Submit a solution proposal including:
Problem understanding
Technical approach and methodology
Feasibility and innovation
Expected outcomes
Submissions evaluated by a jury
Stage 4 – Grand Finale (Offline):
Finalists present solutions at CEG, Anna University, Chennai (23 Feb 2026)
Final evaluation conducted by industry experts and Anna University faculty
Evaluation Criteria:
Understanding of the problem
Technical depth and feasibility
Innovation and originality
Practical applicability
Quality of presentation and justification
Rules & Guidelines:
All submissions must be original
Plagiarism leads to immediate disqualification
Strict adherence to submission deadlines
Jury and organizing committee decisions are final
Misconduct or violation of rules leads to disqualification
Organizers reserve the right to modify timelines or rules with prior notification
Prizes & Recognition:
Certificates of Participation for all eligible participants
Certificates of Merit for teams shortlisted for the Grand Finale
Cash prizes for top-performing teams in the final round
Travel and accommodation for offline Grand Finale to be arranged by participants
Mode:
Online for preliminary rounds
Offline for Grand Finale at CEG, Anna University, Chennai