Codestorm – 2026

About CODESTORM – 2026 Narsimha Reddy Engineering College (NRCM) presents CODESTORM – 2026, a high-energy, 36-hour national-level hackathon designed to push your problem-solving limits. Unlike traditional hackathons, there is no prior idea submission. We believe in real-time innovation. Challenges will be released on-spot, and teams must build, code, and deploy their solutions within the 36-hour window. Build the future, break the limits, and compete for a prize pool worth ₹1,00,000! Official Registration Instructions Please Note: All official registrations and fee payments must be completed via the college portal below: Register Here: https://nrcmec.org/CS2026/ Registration Deadline: 22nd January 2026 Fee: ₹600 per student Inter-College Discount: 10% discount for teams with members from different colleges. Themes & Tracks Participants can choose to solve challenges across the following 2026 trends: AI & Next-Gen Tech: Generative AI, LLM Applications, & Cybersecurity. Automation: Robotics, Drones, & Autonomous Systems. Social Impact: HealthTech, MedAI, AgriTech, & Rural Innovation. Infrastructure: Smart Cities, IoT, Edge Computing, & Green Tech. FinTech: Blockchain, Digital Trust, & Logistics. Wildcard: Open Innovation Challenge (Your own unique problem statement). Eligibility & Team Rules Team Size: 4 to 6 members per team. Diversity Mandate: Each team must have at least one female student. Open to All: Students from any department or year can participate. Inter-College Teams: Allowed and encouraged! (At least one student must be from NRCM for the discount). Event Timeline Reporting & Registration: 31-01-2026 | Before 10:00 AM. On-Spot Challenge Release: 31-01-2026 | 10:00 AM. Hackathon Begins: 31-01-2026 | 10:00 AM (Non-stop 36 Hours). Final Submission & Results: 01-02-2026 | 04:00 PM onwards. ️ Facilities & Benefits Stay: 24/7 access to the venue with security. Support: High-speed WiFi and 24x7 technical mentoring. Perks: Event T-Shirt, Food, Snacks, and Participation Certificate. ️ Important Rules Build from Scratch: All applications must be developed entirely during the 36-hour event. Pre-built or pre-developed solutions are strictly prohibited. Location: This is an offline event held at the NRCM Campus, Kompally, Hyderabad.