About this hackathon
Navonmesh 2026 is a 24-hour National-Level Hackathon organized by Maharashtra Education Society’s Institute of Management and Career Courses (IMCC), Pune (Autonomous).
The hackathon aims to foster innovation, problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world application of technology among students across India.
The event will be conducted in 3 rounds, starting with an online idea submission round, followed by a 24-hour on-ground hackathon, and concluding with a Grand Finale for shortlisted teams.
Detailed rules, guidelines, and updates are available in the official rulebook. Participants are advised to read all rules carefully before registering.
Official Website : Navonmesh 2026
Guidelines:
Eligibility:
Open to students from any college across India
Participants must be currently enrolled students
Inter-college teams are allowed
Inter-specialization teams are allowed
Participants must carry a valid college ID during the on-ground event
Team Composition:
Team size: Minimum 2 – Maximum 4 members
Solo participation is not allowed
A participant can be part of only one team
Team members cannot be changed after Round 1 submission
Development & Tool Usage Guidelines:
All code must be developed during the hackathon period. Pre-built or previously developed code is not allowed.
Use of open-source libraries and AI tools is allowed, provided proper attribution is given and teams demonstrate understanding of their solution.
On-Ground Facilities & Logistics:
During the on-ground hackathon, food, accommodation, internet connectivity, and charging points will be provided by the organizing institute.
Participants are required to bring their own laptops and any other personal electrical or technical equipment needed for development.