Adobe University Hackathon 2026

Welcome to Adobe University Hackathon 2026! Speak to Agents: The new language of Brand Visibility The way we interact with technology is changing. From intelligent assistants to autonomous agents, the next wave of innovation is being built by those who dare to think differently. At Adobe University Hackathon 2026, you'll take on a challenge that pushes the boundaries of AI, creativity, and problem-solving. The problem statement is coming soon - but one thing is certain: your ideas have the power to shape what's next. Click here to learn more about Adobe. Compete with the brightest innovators from across the country, win exciting rewards, and stand a chance to earn an internship opportunity with Adobe India. Eligibility Criteria: Open to engineering students across all years and branches Participants must register in teams of 2-3 members. Cross-college teams are not allowed. Cross-year teams are allowed. Cross-specialisation teams are allowed. Rules and Guidelines: All members of the team have to register with their WhatsApp numbers. All members of the team must register with their official university ID. In case you do not have one, you can register with your Gmail ID. All members of a team should be from the same institute/university. One student cannot be a part of more than one team. Rounds and Stages: Round 1 - Online Assessment (MCQ + Coding + Case Study on Brand Visibility) The assessment comprises 15 MCQs (Algorithms, DSA & Programming Logic), 1 Coding Question, and 1 Case Study on Brand Visibility to be completed within 90 minutes. Each participant is allowed only one attempt. The assessment must be completed in one sitting before the timer expires. Round 2 - Development Round All shortlisted teams will receive the detailed problem statement once the round goes live. Teams will be required to build a solution based on the problem statement and submit it as per the prescribed guidelines. Submission requirements, including the GitHub repository link and any supporting documents, will be communicated before the round begins. Detailed submission instructions and timelines will be shared with all shortlisted teams prior to the start of the round. Round 3 - Prototype Showcase Shortlisted teams will build a functional prototype based on their solution from the previous round. The prototype should demonstrate the core user experience and the features outlined in the problem statement. The team leader must submit the prototype along with any supporting documents, as per the submission guidelines. Complete submission details will be shared with the shortlisted teams. Only the team leader can make the submission. Round 4 - Grand Finale The top teams will present their solutions to the Adobe leadership at the Adobe headquarters in Noida. Adobe will cover the travel and accommodation expenses for all students qualifying for the Grand Finale. Rewards and Prizes: 1st Prize - Each member of the Winning team will receive a MacBook Pro 2nd Prize - Each member of the Winning team will receive a MacBook Neo Top 50 participants to get PPIs and a chance to intern with Adobe with a stipend of INR 1,10,000 per month National Finalists to get exclusive Adobe merchandise and a chance for a fully sponsored Adobe office visit 50 shortlisted teams to get certificates from Adobe Note: Only the 2028 batch is eligible for PPIs for an Internship.