MVRCET · AUTONOMOUS · KANCHIKACHERLA, NTR DIST.

HACKATHON 2026

A single, high-intensity 12-hour day for students to collaborate, innovate and build real solutions to real problems — 26 September 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, in offline (on-campus) mode at MVRCET.

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HOURS
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SECONDS
12
HOURS · 8AM–8PM
10
PROBLEM DOMAINS
2–4
MEMBERS PER TEAM
26
SEPTEMBER 2026
OFFLINE
ON-CAMPUS EVENT
₹200
REGISTRATION FEE / STUDENT

Registration closes 24 September 2026 — limited teams.

AT A GLANCE

Event Highlights

What makes HACKATHON 2026 worth clearing your calendar for.

12 Hours

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — one continuous day of building, from kickoff to final demo.

Tablet + Internship

1st prize: a Tablet. 2nd prize: a stipend-based internship for the winning team.

Innovation

Freedom to explore bold ideas across 10 problem domains.

Team Collaboration

Build with a squad of 2–4 members from any branch.

Real-World Problem Solving

Ship working prototypes for problems that actually matter.

WHY JOIN IN

Why Participate

More than a competition — a launchpad for what you build next.

Win Big

Compete for the top prizes — a Tablet, a stipend-based internship, and certificates — and get recognized for real technical work.

Network & Collaborate

Meet students from other colleges and branches, and build lasting technical connections.

Real Portfolio Work

Walk away with a working prototype you actually shipped — something worth showing in interviews.

Mentorship & Feedback

Present live to a panel of judges and get direct feedback on your idea and execution.

Fast-Paced Learning

Compress weeks of learning into one intense day of building under pressure.

Certificates for All

Every registered participant receives an official certificate of participation.

PARTICIPATION

Everything You Need to Know

Key facts about HACKATHON 2026 at a glance.

EVENT MODE
OFFLINE
ELIGIBILITY
B.TECH / M.TECH
BRANCHES
ALL BRANCHES
TEAM SIZE
2–4 MEMBERS
SEATS
LIMITED
CHOOSE YOUR ARENA

Ten Hackathon Domains

Pick the track that matches your team's strengths — see all domains in detail →

DOMAIN 01
🤖

Generative AI & Agentic Workflow

Build intelligent agents and generative systems that reason, plan and act autonomously across tasks and tools.

DOMAIN 02
💳

FinTech & Intelligent Finance

Create smarter tools for payments, lending, investing, fraud detection and financial inclusion.

DOMAIN 03
🌾

Smart Agriculture & AgriTech

Apply technology to farming, crop monitoring, irrigation and rural supply chains.

DOMAIN 04
🎮

Immersive Gaming & XR

Design engaging games and immersive AR/VR/XR experiences for learning, entertainment or training.

DOMAIN 05
🏙️

Sustainable Smart Cities

Solve urban challenges in mobility, energy, waste management and civic infrastructure.

DOMAIN 06
🩺

Healthcare Innovation

Build solutions that improve diagnosis, care delivery, accessibility and patient outcomes.

DOMAIN 07
🌍

ClimateTech & Environmental Solutions

Tackle climate resilience, sustainability, conservation and environmental monitoring.

DOMAIN 08
🚁

Drones & Aerial Technologies

Design drone and aerial-vehicle solutions for surveying, delivery, safety and monitoring.

DOMAIN 09
📡

IoT & Embedded Systems (ECE Domain)

Build connected embedded/IoT systems — sensors, hardware and firmware working together (ECE Domain).

DOMAIN 10
🦾

Robotics & Automation

Create robotic and automation systems for industry, service or research applications.

HOW THE DAY FLOWS

Event Timeline

A single day, five key stages — see the full schedule →

STAGE 01

Registration

Check-in and team verification as participants arrive on campus.

STAGE 02

Hackathon Kick-off

Domains, rules and judging criteria are announced to all teams.

STAGE 03

Ideation & Development

Teams design, build and refine their prototype through the day.

STAGE 04

Evaluation

Judges review live demos and score each team's solution.

STAGE 05

Results & Prize Distribution

Winners are announced and prizes — Tablet, internship and certificates — are awarded.

WHAT'S AT STAKE

Prizes

Recognition and rewards for every performing team — plus certificates for all participants.

1st Prize

Tablet

Awarded to the winning team for the strongest overall solution.

2nd Prize

Stipend Based Internship for Selected Teams

A stipend-based internship opportunity for the runner-up team.

Participation

Participation Certificates for all Participants

Every registered participant receives an official certificate.

ABOUT THE EVENT

HACKATHON 2026 brings student teams together for a single, focused day of innovation, collaboration and real-world problem solving — from idea to working prototype, presented live to a panel of judges.

Read more about the hackathon →
GUIDING THE EVENT

Leadership

See the full leadership team →

Chairman photograph
Shri. M. Srinivasa Babu
Chairman, MVRCET
D
Dr. U. Yedukondalu
Principal, MVRCET
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Dr. S. Venkata Swamy
HOD - ECE
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Mr. Ch. Sreenu Babu
HOD - CSE
INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

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Ready to build something that matters?

Seats are limited. Register your team of 2–4 members today and secure your spot at HACKATHON 2026.

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