UDBHAV'26: The Ultimate 24-Hour Hackathon
Hosted on UnstopFetched 2 months ago
Sunday, March 29, 2026
to Sunday, April 26, 2026
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4 weeks long
Artificial IntelligenceBlockchainEdtech
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
670
Participants
₹45,000
Prize Pool
60
Est. Projects
UDBHAV'26 — BUILD. BREAK. SHIP. 24 Hours · 50 Teams · ₹45,000 Prize Pool · Sage University, Indore
UDBHAV is the flagship 24-hour offline hackathon by Alta School of Technology, hosted at Sage University, Indore. This is not a hackathon where ideas sit in slide decks. It is an arena where student teams build, break, and ship real working products in a single unbroken sprint. Whether you are a developer, designer, data scientist, or domain expert, if you have the drive to create something real under pressure, This is your event.
Key Dates at A Glance
Registration Deadline: 10th April 2026
Ppt Submission Deadline: 10th April 2026, 11:59 Pm
Shortlisting Announced: 12th April 2026
Grand Hackathon: 18th–19th April 2026
Venue: M Block, Sage University, Indore.
How It Works — Two Stages
Stage 1 — Online PPT Submission Round (happening Right Here on Unstop)
Register on Unstop, Pay the ₹100 Registration Fee, and Submit a PowerPoint Presentation of Your Idea Before 10th April. Our Panel Reviews All Submissions and Shortlists the Top 50 Teams. Results Announced on 12th April.
Stage 2 — Grand 24-Hour Offline Hackathon (18th - 19th April, Sage University)
Shortlisted Teams Pay the Offline Entry Fee of ₹800 per Team (+ Optional ₹300 Mentor Fee) to Confirm Their Slot. Show up At Sage University on 18th April and Build for 24 Uninterrupted Hours — with Mentors, Meals, Rest Zones, and Energy to Push Through the Night.
Hackathon Tracks — Choose Your Domain
All Teams Must Choose One Track at The Time of PPT submission. Specific Problem Statements Will Be Dropped at The Event Kickoff (10:45 AM, 18th April).
Track 1 — AI & Large Language Models
Build Intelligent Agents, Llm-Powered Tools, Generative Apps, and Ai-Driven Solutions that Go Beyond the Ordinary.
Track 2 — Sustainability & Real-World Impact
Tech Solutions Addressing Climate Change, Agriculture, Accessibility, Public Health, or Any Pressing Social Challenge.
Track 3 — Web Dev: Fin Tech & Ed Tech
Next-Generation Web Applications Reshaping how People Manage Money, Learn, Pay, or Build Skills.
Track 4 — Cybersecurity & Blockchain
Secure Systems, Decentralised Applications, Identity Infrastructure, Privacy Tools, and Trust-Layer Technologies.
Track 5 — IoT & Smart Safety Systems
Connected Devices, Sensor-Driven Solutions, Smart Infrastructure, and Real-Time Safety or Monitoring Applications.
Prizes & Rewards
1st Place: ₹25,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
2nd Place: ₹12,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
3rd Place: ₹8,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
Total Prize Pool: ₹45,000
Additionally, All Participants Receive:
Official Participation Certificate (physical + Digital)
Exclusive Buildathon Goodies Kit (diary, Stickers, Branded Merch)
Access to Mentor Sessions with Industry Professionals
All Meals Covered — Lunch, Dinner, Midnight Snacks & Breakfast
Rest Zones with Tents, Mattresses & Pillows for Overnight Stays
Networking with Mentors, Judges, and Builders from Across India
Live Activities — Quiz, Photobooth, Food Stalls, and More
PPT Submission — What to Include
Your Stage 1 PPT Submission Must Cover the Following:
Problem Statement — What Problem Are You Solving and Why Does It Matter?
Proposed Solution — Your Core Idea and Approach
Track Selection — Which of The 5 Tracks Does Your Idea Fall Under?
Tech Stack — Technologies, Frameworks, and Tools You Plan to Use
Team Introduction — Names and Roles of Each Member
Expected Outcome — What Will You Build and Demo in 24 Hours?
Format: .Pptx or Pdf (google Slides Export Accepted)
Submission: Upload Directly on This Unstop Page Before the Deadline.
Judging Criteria (Grand Hackathon)
Final Projects Will Be Evaluated On:
Innovation & Originality (25%) — Is the Idea Genuinely Creative?
Technical Execution (25%) — Code Quality, Architecture, Working Product
Real-World Impact & Feasibility (20%) — Does It Solve a Real Problem?
Problem-Solution Fit (15%) — how Well Does It Address the Chosen Ps?
Presentation & Demo (15%) — Pitch Clarity and Live Demo Quality
Venue & Facilities
Venue: M Block, Sage University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Facilities Provided: High-Capacity Wi-Fi (200+ Devices), Power Extension Boards at All Tables, 24-Hour Water Stations, Secure Lockers for Prototypes, First Aid Station, Clean Washrooms Maintained 24 Hours, Rest Zones, and Food Stalls.
Stay Tuned for Ps Announcements, Schedule Updates, and Event News on Our Social Media.
Organised by Alta School of Technology · Sage University, Indore
"Build what matters. Ship what works."