Parallax 2026 – Reality, Reimagined

PARALLAX 2026 – Reality, Reimagined PARALLAX 2026 is an inter-college hackathon focused on Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR). The hackathon challenges students to think beyond conventional applications and build innovative, immersive solutions to real-world problems. Participants will explore the potential of immersive technologies to transform education, healthcare, tourism, gaming, industry, entertainment, and other real-world domains. Theme: Reality, Reimagined. The goal is to create solutions that demonstrate how AR/VR/XR can solve problems, enhance experiences, and create meaningful real-world impact. Hackathon Structure Round 1 – Online Assessment The first round will be conducted online and will consist of a technical assessment designed to evaluate participants' knowledge of: AR/VR/XR fundamentals Unity & Unreal Engine 3D graphics and modelling Computer vision Game development Immersive technologies Problem-solving and logical thinking Participants/teams qualifying this round will advance to the next rounds. Round 2 – Ideation and PPT Submission Shortlisted teams will participate in this round.  Teams will develop an AR/VR/XR-based solution around the given problem statement(s) and present a working prototype with demonstration video and PPT submission. Participants will be evaluated on: Innovation Technical implementation Use of AR/VR/XR Problem-solving approach Real-world impact User experience Round 3 – Grand Finale The top-performing teams from Round 2 will qualify for the Grand Finale. Finalists will present their solution and demonstrate their working model before a panel of judges. This round will also be online. The final evaluation will consider: Innovation & originality Technical complexity AR/VR/XR implementation Practical impact Scalability UI/UX Presentation & Q&A Eligibility Open to college students from across India. Students from any engineering/technology or related discipline can participate. Participation will be in teams of 1–4 members.(Either individual) Participants must carry a valid college ID during the offline rounds. Who Should Participate?  PARALLAX 2026 is for students interested in: AR • VR • XR • Unity • Unreal Engine • 3D Development • Game Development • Computer Vision • Immersive Technology • Innovation Step beyond the screen. Build a new reality.