HackNexus'26

HackNexus'26 is a national-level online hackathon designed to bring together innovative minds from colleges across the country to solve real-world challenges through technology. Whether you're a developer, designer, innovator, or entrepreneur, HackNexus'26 provides the perfect platform to showcase your skills, collaborate with teammates, and build impactful solutions. With most students on their semester break, HackNexus'26 is structured as a fully online event, allowing participants to learn, build, and compete from anywhere. The hackathon focuses on innovation, problem-solving, technical excellence, and real-world impact. Important Dates: Registration Opens: Live NowLink : https://forms.gle/JWYh9JBu1kBfRBzbA Registration Deadline: 15 July 2026 Round 1 Submission Opens: 10 July 2026 Round 1 Submission Deadline: 20 July 2026 Round 2 and 3 will be announced after these rounds. Registration Fee : Rs. 49/memberRegistration link : https://forms.gle/JWYh9JBu1kBfRBzbA Check Problem Statements: https://hacknexus.droidecks.sbs/ Eligibility: Open to all college and university students. Participants can register individually or as a team (as per event guidelines). Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. Hackathon Structure: HackNexus'26 will consist of three competitive rounds. Round 1: PPT & Abstract Submission (Elimination Round) Participants must choose a problem statement from the list of problem statements provided by the organizers and submit: Submission Requirements: Project Abstract Presentation (PPT) PPT Guidelines: There is no predefined template from the organizers. Teams are free to design their presentation creatively. The PPT should contain a maximum of 8–9 slides covering: Problem Statement Proposed Solution Technical Implementation Approach System/Architecture Diagram Expected Impact Business Model / Scalability Team Information (optional) Conclusion Evaluation Criteria: Problem Understanding Innovation & Creativity Technical Feasibility Impact Potential Presentation Quality Selected teams will advance to the next phase. Round 2: Build Phase Teams shortlisted from Round 1 will develop and implement their proposed solution. Required Deliverables: Source Code Repository (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket) Working Project Deployment/Hosting Link Demo Video (Preferred duration: 4–5 minutes) Project Documentation Impact Statement highlighting the significance of the solution Evaluation Criteria: Technical Implementation Functionality Innovation User Experience Scalability Real-World Impact Documentation Quality Round 3: Final Jury Presentation & Q&A The top-performing teams with exceptional solutions will be invited to the final evaluation round. Format: One-to-one interaction with judges via Google Meet or Zoom Live project demonstration Technical discussion Question & Answer session Evaluation Criteria: Depth of Technical Knowledge Solution Effectiveness Problem-Solving Approach Innovation & Uniqueness Presentation & Communication Skills Impact and Future Scope Why Participate? Compete with talented innovators from across the country. Work on real-world problem statements. Enhance your portfolio with a complete project. Receive recognition from industry and academic experts. Gain valuable experience in ideation, development, and pitching. Ready to Build the Future? Join HackNexus'26, transform your ideas into impactful solutions, and compete with some of the brightest student innovators across the nation. Register now and start your innovation journey!