HackShodh 2026
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
to Saturday, January 31, 2026
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2 weeks long
UndergraduatePostgraduateSchool StudentsProgrammingData Science
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
570
Participants
₹60,000
Prize Pool
51
Est. Projects
Organizers
Introduction:
HackShodh-26 is a 24-hour national-level hackathon organized by the Student Council & Aatmoday Hobby Club, CSJM University, Kanpur. Powered by Innovation Cell and International Relations & Academic Cooperation (IRAC), the event focuses on problem-solving, innovation, and hands-on work with modern technologies.
HackShodh-26 features two separate tracks:
One for school students
One for university students
Problem Statement Domains:
AI and Data Intelligence
Web and Platform Development
Automation and Intelligent Workflows
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Sustainability and Social Impact
Duration and Schedule:
15th – 26th January 2026: Registration Period
16th January 2026: Problem Statements Release
16th – 26th January 2026: Online "Proposed Solution" PPT Submission (Both School & College Students)
30th January 2026 [Offline at CSJM University, Kanpur]: Final Idea Presentation (School Track) & Hackathon - Day 1 (College Track)
31st January 2026: College Hackathon – Day 2 (College Track) & Final Result & Prize Distribution (School + College Track)
A minute-by-minute schedule will be communicated to participants via registered email.
Team Guidelines:
Each team must consist of 3 participants
A participant cannot be part of more than one team
Team modifications after registration are not permitted
Team members may be from different institutes, branches, or years
General Rules:
Participants must adhere to all submission deadlines
Plagiarism in any form will result in immediate disqualification
The jury’s decisions are final and binding
Teams should focus on practical, innovative, and original solutions
Any violation of rules may lead to disqualification
Online Submission Requirements:
Submissions must be uploaded to the Unstop platform in PDF format
Teams must submit a solution file including:
Title & Team Details
Problem Statement
Proposed Solution
Technical Approach
Feasibility & Viability
Impact and Benefits
Research & References
[Participants of the School track are free to include extra slides if needed]
File Format: PDF
Maximum File Size: 50 MB
Evaluation Criteria:
Innovation & Novelty: Uniqueness of the proposed solution and its improvement over existing systems
Technical Feasibility: Practicality of the technology stack and realistic potential for implementation
Impact & Utility: Usefulness to the target audience and potential social or economic benefits
User Experience (UI/UX): Intuitiveness, ease of use, and visual appeal of the interface/prototype
Presentation Quality: Clarity of explanation, communication skills, and ability to answer questions effectively