HackXplore India

HackXplore India – National Level Hackathon 2026 is a 36-hour innovation-driven event organized by the IEEE SSIT Student Branch Chapter, VJIT, under the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology. This hackathon brings together innovators, developers, and problem-solvers from across the country to build impactful solutions to real-world challenges. Participants will directly register and submit their ideas through the official form and compete in the final offline hackathon. Participants will develop solutions based on the following themes: Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems Quantum & Hybrid Computing Sustainability & Green-IT Healthcare & Bio-Informatics Cybersecurity & Trust Selected teams will participate in a 36-hour offline hackathon, where they will build, refine, and present their solutions with mentorship and evaluation from experts. Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from any recognized institution in India Participants from all branches/specializations are eligible Inter-college teams are allowed Inter-specialization teams are allowed Team Formation Each team must consist of 2 to 4 members Solo participation is not allowed Cross-college collaboration is encouraged Hackathon Format & Process Registration + Idea Submission Teams must: Fill out the registration form Submit their idea along with the problem statement Deadline: 30th March 2026 Selection Notification Selected teams will be notified by 5th April 2026 Only shortlisted teams will be invited to the final hackathon Final Hackathon (Offline – 36 Hours) Dates: 15th & 16th April 2026 Venue: VJIT, Hyderabad Registration Fee ₹400 per participant (for IEEE Members) ₹450 per participant (for Non-IEEE Members) Payment must be completed before 10th April 2026 The fee includes participation, mentorship, certificates, and event arrangements During the hackathon: 36-hour continuous development Mentorship sessions Mid-evaluation checkpoints Final project presentation & demo Evaluation Criteria: Innovation & Creativity Technical Implementation Problem Solving Approach Practical Impact Presentation & Demo Rules: All teams must register and submit their idea through the official form before the deadline Only shortlisted teams will be allowed to participate in the final hackathon Teams must work on the idea submitted during registration (major deviations are not allowed) Use of open-source tools, APIs, and libraries is allowed, but the solution must be original Plagiarism or copied projects will lead to immediate disqualification Teams must submit their final code and presentation within the given time At least one team member must be present during all evaluation rounds Any misconduct or violation of rules will result in disqualification Judges’ decision will be final and binding Organizers reserve the right to modify rules if required