Eligibility
Open to students and young innovators from institutions in India and abroad
Team based participation
Participants must complete online registration before 1 October 2026 and clear the submission and interview stages to qualify for the on-site round
Selected teams must be physically present at Vikrant University, Gwalior on 2 - 3 November 2026

Timeline & Stages
Stage 1 - Online Registration
14 September – 1 October 2026 · No participation fee
Stage 2  - Abstract, PPT & Video Submission
Till October 2026 · Submit your problem statement, proposed AI solution, a presentation deck, and a 3-minute video pitch (optional)
Stage 3 - Online Interview & Team Screening
8 - 9 October 2026 · Shortlisted teams present to an industry and academic jury over online meeting
Stage 4 - Selection Announcement & Registration Fee Payment
10 - 20 October 2026 · Selected teams confirm their slot
Stage 5 - On-Site 24-Hour Hackathon
2 - 3 November 2026 · Build, iterate, and demo a working prototype in 24 hours at Vikrant University, Gwalior. Winners announced on site.