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Event Type
in person
67
Participants
₹50,000
Prize Pool
6
Est. Projects
Rewind and Recode Hackathon — A National Arena for India’s Brightest Tech Minds
Step into the world of innovation, creativity, and non-stop coding at the Rewind and Recode Hackathon, a premier National Level Hackathon hosted by the esteemed International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhubaneswar.
This one-of-a-kind event brings together the best and brightest problem solvers, coders, and innovators from across India to tackle real-world challenges with disruptive technology and bold ideas.
Event Schedule:
Dates: 7th to 9th November 2025
Format: 24 hours of non-stop ideation, coding, collaboration, and execution
About the Hackathon:
Rewind and Recode isn’t just another hackathon — it’s a launchpad for student innovation, a battlefield of logic and creativity, and a celebration of India’s next-generation tech talent. Participants will compete head-to-head to build impactful, scalable, and solution-oriented tech projects.
Whether you're from a premier institute like IIT, NIT, IIIT or a passionate developer from any engineering college across India, if you're driven to create meaningful solutions, this is your stage.
This hackathon invites teams from every corner of the country, ensuring a diverse pool of minds working across multiple themes, including:
Healthcare
Sustainability
Agriculture
Finance
Education
Cybersecurity
And more
Problem Statements:
Released on 7th November at 8:00 AM IST
Teams will then engage in a high-intensity sprint — analyzing, brainstorming, coding, and pitching — all within a tightly packed 24-hour window.
Venue Atmosphere:
The event will be buzzing with energy at the on-site venue of IIIT Bhubaneswar, as students code side-by-side with peers under the mentorship of experienced tech experts and industry leaders.
Focus Areas:
Rewind and Recode emphasizes end-to-end problem solving:
Identifying core pain points
Proposing real-world solutions
Justifying tech stacks
Building intuitive UIs
Pitching like professionals
It’s a full-cycle product development experience compressed into 24 hours — intense, insightful, and insanely rewarding.
Registration:
Opens: August 2025
Teams must register early through the official portal.
Once registered, teams will be eligible for updates, problem statements, and internal shortlisting (if applicable via respective institutions).
Ensure your team is formed, registered, and ready before the hackathon begins.
What’s in it for you?
Besides exciting prizes, certificates, and recognition, you get a chance to:
Network with students and tech leaders from across India
Receive mentorship from professionals
Test your skills in a real-world, time-constrained setup
Strengthen your portfolio and technical credibility
This is not just a hackathon — it’s your chance to shine on the national stage.
So, gather your team. Register this August 2025.And from 7th to 9th November, come to IIIT Bhubaneswar to Rewind what you know… and Recode what the world needs.
Let’s innovate. Let’s hustle. Let’s Hack.
Judge Accessibility
Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10
Top signals
Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Estimated Audience
Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech
Technical Focus
AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%
Industries
Healthcare
Education
Climate
Technologies
Python
React
OpenAI
Why this estimate
• Hosted by a university
• Open to students
• MLH member event
Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.