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
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