Bharat Academix CodeQuest
By Bharat Academix
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A national-level online hackathon by Bharat Academix for Indian students, developers, and professionals, featuring a ₹2,60,000 cash prize pool and internship opportunities.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2.6 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Bharat Academix
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 16 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Bharat Academix. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Bharat Academix CodeQuest Hackathon 2026 is a national-level online hackathon designed to empower students, developers, innovators, designers, and technology enthusiasts across India. Organized by Bharat Academix, this competition encourages participants to develop innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges using a wide array of emerging technologies. It offers a unique platform for collaboration, innovation, and competition, providing valuable experience, networking, and industry exposure.
Who Should Apply The hackathon is open to College Students, Freshers, and Professionals from all academic disciplines across India. Participants can join individually or form teams of up to three members. Cross-disciplinary teams are highly encouraged to foster diverse perspectives and solutions.
Tracks / Themes Participants are invited to develop solutions within one or more of the following critical domains:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Leveraging AI/ML for smart solutions.
- Healthcare Technology: Innovations to improve health outcomes and services.
- Education Technology: Solutions enhancing learning and educational access.
- Smart Cities: Technologies for urban development and efficiency.
- FinTech: Financial technology innovations.
- Agriculture & Rural Development: Tech solutions for agricultural challenges and rural upliftment.
- Sustainability & Climate Tech: Innovations addressing environmental and climate issues.
- Cybersecurity: Enhancing digital security and privacy.
- Social Impact & Accessibility: Projects focused on societal good and inclusivity.
- Open Innovation: Solutions exploring new frontiers without specific theme constraints.
Format & Timeline The hackathon features a two-round structure culminating in a Grand Finale.
- Round 1: Idea Submission: Participants submit their problem statement, proposed solution, technology stack, expected impact, and project roadmap.
- Round 2: Prototype Development: Shortlisted teams will build a working prototype, submit source code and documentation, and prepare a presentation/demo video, demonstrating feasibility and scalability.
- Grand Finale: Finalist teams will present their solutions to an expert evaluation panel comprising industry experts, researchers, and technology professionals. Solutions will be judged on Innovation & Creativity (25%), Technical Implementation (25%), Problem-Solving Approach (20%), User Experience & Design (15%), and Scalability & Impact (15%).
Prizes & Benefits The hackathon offers a total cash prize pool of ₹2,60,000, distributed among the top five teams. Beyond cash prizes, participants can earn participation certificates, winner/runner-up certificates, internship opportunities with Bharat Academix, networking opportunities with industry experts, project showcase opportunities, recognition on official platforms, and career development opportunities.
Eligibility Open to College Students, Freshers, and Professionals from across India. Individual participation or teams of up to 3 members are allowed. Participants must have access to a laptop and internet connection.
How to Apply Interested participants must first complete the mandatory Google Form provided in the application link. Following this, teams will proceed with Round 1: Idea Submission.
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Organizers
Organizer
Bharat Academix
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹2.6 Lakhs
What You Get
- Cash prize pool of ₹2,60,000, with top prize of ₹1,00,000.
- Pre-placement opportunities (for 1st-3rd place) and pre-placement internships (for 4th-5th place).
- Internship opportunities with Bharat Academix.
- Participation and winner/runner-up certificates.
- Networking opportunities with industry experts and project showcase opportunities.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
