AI-Manthan 2.0

AI Manthan –  AI Manthan is a National Level Hackathon aimed at fostering innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills among developers and change-makers. Participants will conceptualize impactful ideas and transform them into working prototypes over two rounds, addressing real-world challenges. This will be a Offline round! Shortlisted teams from the PPT round will be invited to the Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore, for an intense 24-hour hackathon. During this phase, participants will work collaboratively to develop their proposed solutions into functional prototypes. Mentorship, networking opportunities, and hands-on problem-solving will be key highlights of this round. Theme: Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000+ Winner: ₹50,000 1st Runner-up: ₹25,000 2nd Runner-up: ₹10,000 10 Special Recognition: ₹1,500 per team Note : Prize money will be credited within 30 days after the hackathon ends. Domains: AI for Healthcare & Medical Services AI for Women Safety (Safety & Security) AI for Smart Governance AI for Agriculture AI for Rural Education (Education & Learning) AI for Disaster Management AI for Smart Cities (Urban Development & Infrastructure) AI for Clean India (Swachh Bharat Initiative) AI for Career Development AI for Tourism AI for Food Redistribution AI for Urban Monitoring Hackathon Rules and Guidelines: Team Size: Your Team may have Min.1 and Max. 4 members Equipment: Teams must bring their own laptops and required hardware. Premises Policy: Leaving the venue without prior permission will lead to disqualification. Accommodation: Common lodging arrangements; no separate rooms provided. Ethics: Plagiarism, unethical practices, or use of unauthorized resources will result in immediate disqualification. Payment Policy: No refunds after registration. Second Round Fee: ₹1200 per team qualifying to Round 2. Event Details: Date: 31 OCT & 1 NOV 2026 Location: Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research (AITR), Bypass Road, Square, Mangliya Sadak, Indore, Madhya Pradesh Platform: Any coding platform is allowed within the premises (e.g., VSCode, Sublime, GitHub) Note : The link for the problem statements and the PPT format will be shared soon. Additional Information: Participants must arrange their own travel. Free stay with locker, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lockers will be provided, but you have to bring your own locks. Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances