Byteverse 8.0 Hackathon

ByteVerse 2026 – National Level FOSS Hackathon ByteVerse 2026 is the flagship national-level Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) hackathon organized by the HackSlash Developer’s Club and Google Developer Group on Campus, National Institute of Technology Patna. The event brings together students from across India to collaborate, innovate, and build impactful open-source solutions to real-world problems. Participants will work in teams to develop functional prototypes within a limited time frame while interacting with mentors, industry experts, and fellow developers. The hackathon encourages creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning through open innovation. Eligibility: The hackathon is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students (18+) from recognized colleges/universities across India. Participants from any academic discipline are welcome. Both beginner and experienced developers can participate. Team Formation Guidelines: Participants must register in teams of 1–4 members. Inter-college teams are allowed. Inter-specialization teams are allowed. Students from different departments or fields can collaborate. Each participant can be part of only one team. FOSS Requirement As ByteVerse is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) hackathon, all project submissions must: Be hosted in a public GitHub repository Include proper documentation and setup instructions Be released under an OSI-approved open-source license Rules: All code must be developed during the hackathon period. Pre-existing projects are not allowed. Teams may use open-source libraries, APIs, and frameworks. Plagiarism or copying existing projects will lead to immediate disqualification. Teams must submit their projects before the submission deadline. Late submissions will not be considered. The decision of the judges will be final and binding. Judging Criteria: Projects will be evaluated based on: Innovation and creativity Technical complexity and implementation Practical impact and usefulness Open-source quality (documentation, code structure) Presentation and demo Important Note: Participants are encouraged to collaborate, experiment with new technologies, and contribute meaningful solutions to the open-source ecosystem.