HackMatriX 2026 - 24 Hour National Hackathon

HackMatrix 2026 is the flagship National Level 24-Hour Online Hackathon organized by the IEEE Computer Society Student Chapter, MITS Gwalior. The event is designed to bring together passionate innovators, developers, designers, and problem-solvers from across the country to build impactful, technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges. HackMatrix isn't just a hackathon — it's a matrix of ideas, code, and creativity, where every team is tested on problem understanding, technical execution, teamwork, and presentation power, across two high-stakes rounds. Guidelines: HackMatrix 2026 is a National Level, fully Online 24-Hour Hackathon organized by IEEE Computer Society, MITS Gwalior. Teams can consist of a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 members. Cross-college teams are allowed. The competition is conducted in two rounds — Round 1: PPT Submission and Round 2: Grand Finale (24-Hour Build). Every team must select any ONE problem statement from the list provided for each round. Only shortlisted teams from Round 1 will be invited to compete in the Grand Finale. Registration for round 1 only Completely Free & Round 2 registrations have some fees .  All communication, results, and important updates will be shared through the official HackMatrix communication channel and registered email IDs. Plagiarism, copied projects, or use of pre-built solutions will lead to immediate disqualification. Decisions taken by the judges and organizing committee will be final and binding. Round 1 – HackMatrix Entry (PPT Submission): Teams must choose any one problem statement and prepare a presentation covering the Problem Statement, Proposed Solution, Tech Stack, Key Features/Benefits, and a High-Level Architecture or Workflow Diagram, using the official HackMatrix PPT template. Team name must be clearly mentioned on the first slide. AI tools may be used for research and design assistance. Submissions will be evaluated on clarity, innovation, feasibility, and presentation quality. Registration for round 1 Completely Free. Imporatnat : Top 50 Teams will be select for final round   Round 2 – HackMatrix Grand Finale (24-Hour Build): Shortlisted teams receive a fresh set of problem statements and must design, develop, and present a fully working prototype within 24 hours. Submissions must include a GitHub repository link and, where applicable, a live/deployed link or demo video. & sample data . Teams will be judged on innovation, technical execution, real-world impact, and presentation.  Only teams shortlisted for Round 2 are required to pay some amount of registration fee per team, Why Participate: Get a chance to solve real-world, industry-relevant problem statements, build a strong project portfolio in just 24 hours, compete with top student developers from across India, and win exciting cash prizes, certificates, and national-level recognition under the IEEE Computer Society banner.