Bharat Academix Hackverse 2026
Build. Innovate. Solve.
Bharat Academix presents HACKVERSE 2026, an online technology hackathon where students, developers, researchers, and innovators come together to solve a real-world problem through technology.
The official problem statement will be released by the Bharat Academix team on Unstop on 14 October 2026. Participants will analyze the challenge, propose a solution, build a working prototype, and present their project to the jury.
Hackathon Format:
Round 1 — Idea & Solution Submission:
Date: 14–15 October 2026Platform: Unstop
The official problem statement will be released on Unstop on 14 October. Participants must understand the challenge and submit their proposed solution through Unstop.
Submission should include:
Problem Understanding
Proposed Solution
Key Features
Technology Stack
Expected Impact
Implementation Approach
Selected teams will proceed to Round 2.
Round 2 — Build & Develop:
Date: 17–20 October 2026Platform: Unstop
Shortlisted teams will develop their solution based on the official problem statement and submit their project through Unstop.
Required submission may include:
Working Prototype
GitHub Repository
Project Documentation
Demo Video
Deployment Link, if applicable
Round 3 — Final Demo & Jury:
Date: 25 October 2026Platform: Online — Bharat Academix Team
Shortlisted finalists will present their projects online before the jury.
5 Minutes: Project Presentation & Live Demo3 Minutes: Jury Q&A
Finalists will receive the online meeting details through their registered email/official communication channels.
Themes:
The problem statement may involve areas such as:
Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
Machine Learning & Deep Learning
Computer Vision
Data Science & Analytics
Web & Mobile Development
Cybersecurity
EdTech
HealthTech
AgriTech
FinTech
Sustainability
Automation
Emerging Technologies
The exact problem statement and requirements will be announced on Unstop.
Team Size:
1–6 Members
Participants can participate individually or form a team of up to six members.
Who Can Participate?:
The hackathon is open to:
College and University Students
Engineering and Computer Science Students
MBA and Management Students
Developers
Researchers
AI/ML Enthusiasts
Data Scientists
Designers
Startup and Technology Enthusiasts
Technology:
There is no mandatory technology stack unless specified in the problem statement. Participants may use technologies such as Python, Java, C++, React, Next.js, Node.js, Flutter, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and open-source technologies.
Judging Criteria:
Criteria
Weightage
Technical Implementation
25%
Innovation & Creativity
20%
Working Prototype
20%
Problem Relevance & Impact
15%
UI/UX
10%
Scalability & Future Potential
10%
Total
100%
Awards & Recognition:
Awards may include:
Winner
First Runner-Up
Second Runner-Up
Best AI Solution
Most Innovative Solution
Best Technical Implementation
Best UI/UX
Best Startup Potential
Best Social Impact Solution
Eligible participants may also receive certificates based on their participation and performance.
Important Dates:
Stage
Date
Platform
Problem Statement Release
14 October 2026
Unstop
Round 1 — Idea Submission
14–15 October 2026
Unstop
Round 2 — Build & Develop
17–18 October 2026
Unstop
Round 3 — Final Demo & Jury
20 October 2026
Online — Bharat Academix
Important Guidelines:
The official problem statement will be released on Unstop on 14 October 2026.
Round 1 and Round 2 submissions must be completed through Unstop.
Participants must submit their work within the specified deadlines.
Plagiarism or unauthorized copying may result in disqualification.
Participants must have appropriate rights to use all code, datasets, APIs, models, and other project components.
Participants must be able to explain and demonstrate their project.
GitHub and demo links must be accessible to the evaluation team.
Participants must follow the official hackathon guidelines and submission requirements.
Why Participate?:
HACKVERSE 2026 gives participants an opportunity to solve a real-world challenge, build a working technology solution, strengthen their skills, showcase their innovation, build their portfolio, and gain practical hackathon experience.
The problem will be revealed on 14 October.
You bring the skills.We bring the challenge.You build the solution.
Bharat Academix Hackverse 2026
Build. Innovate. Solve.