About this hackathon
TSEC Codecell proudly presents our flagship event — TSEC Hacks 2026, an exciting platform for innovation and problem-solving. This 24-hour hackathon promises to bring together creativity, technology, and collaboration.
We invite all tech innovators and enthusiasts to showcase their skills, compete with the brightest minds, and develop solutions for real-world challenges. With an excellent lineup of mentors, experienced judges, and an attractive prize pool, this is an event you cannot miss!
Dates: 4th - 5th February 2026
Team Size: 2-4 Members
Domains: Web/App Development, AIML, Blockchain and Social Cause
Eligibility:
Open to all undergraduate students.
Note:
The team can consist of members from different colleges and branches.
Rounds Overview:
Round 1 is online and free for all participants. Upto 60 teams will be shortlisted for Round 2.
Shortlisted teams for Round 2 will have to pay a registration fee of Rs. 250.
Round 2 is the final round - the main hackathon that will be held at Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Bandra.
Round 1 Details:
Round 1 is free for all participants.
Team leaders will be asked to submit their and their team members’ resumes and github profiles for scrutiny, they may also recieve a phone call from our team for a short telephonic interview.
Round 2 Details:
Round 2 is the main offline hackathon that will be conducted at TSEC on the 4th and 5th of February 2026.
Teams will be given a list of problem statements from which they have to select one and have to come up with innovative solutions.
They will have 24 hours to prepare and present it to our panel of judges.
Industry experts will be providing mentorship to the teams during the hackathon.Food and accommodation will be provided on the 4th and 5th of February to all shortlisted participants.
Fees:
Round 1 is completely free.
Round 2 has a fee of Rs. 250 for all shortlisted teams.
Prizes:
Total prize pool worth Rs. 60,000