Build With Bharat 2.0
By National Institute of Technology (NIT), Delhi
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Quick Answer
India's national-level 24-hour offline hackathon at NIT Delhi — ₹1,00,000 prize pool for student teams of 2–5 members.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- National Institute of Technology (NIT), Delhi
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 1 September 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by National Institute of Technology (NIT), Delhi. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Build With Bharat 2.0 is India's Premium National-Level Hackathon, organized by the CodeVerse Community in collaboration with NIT Delhi. The hackathon brings together talented developers, designers, innovators, and problem-solvers from across the country to build impactful technology solutions for real-world challenges.
Who Should Apply Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across India, from all branches and specializations. Teams of 2–5 members are welcome, including inter-college and inter-specialization teams. Individual participation is also allowed.
Themes Participants can build solutions in domains including: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Web & Mobile Development, Blockchain & Web3, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Open Innovation, and Sustainability & Social Impact.
Format & Timeline The hackathon follows a multi-phase journey: Registration → Team Formation → Idea Submission (PPT format) → Shortlisting based on innovation, feasibility, and impact → Grand Finale at NIT Delhi (24-hour offline build) → Final Evaluation & Winner Announcement. The event takes place on 12–13 September 2026.
Judging Criteria Projects are evaluated on: Innovation & Creativity, Problem-Solving Approach, Technical Implementation, UI/UX & Design, Scalability & Impact, and Presentation & Demonstration.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹1,00,000. All eligible participants receive participation certificates. Additional benefits include exclusive goodies & swags, networking with industry experts, mentorship throughout the event, and internship & career opportunities (subject to partner availability).
Eligibility Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across India. Teams of 2–5 members. Individual participation allowed. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are permitted.
How to Apply Register through the official Unstop portal before the deadline. After registration, teams submit their project idea in the prescribed PPT format. Shortlisted teams are invited to the offline finale at NIT Delhi.
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Organizers
Organizer
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Delhi
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1 Lakhs
What You Get
This is a prize-pool competition, not a grant or loan: the winning teams share a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000, with winners announced after the 24-hour Grand Finale at NIT Delhi on 12–13 September 2026. Beyond the cash prizes, every eligible participant receives a participation certificate, exclusive goodies and swags, networking with industry experts, mentorship throughout the event, and internship and career opportunities subject to partner availability.
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.
