Build With Bharat 3.0
By CodeVerse in collaboration with Chitkara University
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Quick Answer
India's premier national-level 24-hour offline hackathon for students — ₹40,000 prize pool, mentorship, and certificates.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹40,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- CodeVerse in collaboration with Chitkara University
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 11 September 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by CodeVerse in collaboration with Chitkara University. 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 3.0 is India's premier national-level hackathon, organized by CodeVerse in collaboration with Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. 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. Students from all branches and specializations are eligible. Teams can have 2–5 members, and individual participation is also allowed. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are welcome.
Tracks / Themes Participants can build innovative 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 runs for 24 hours offline on 21–22 September 2026 at Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. The journey includes: Registration → Team Formation → Idea Submission (PPT format) → Shortlisting based on innovation, feasibility, technical approach, and impact → Grand Finale (24-hour build) → Final Evaluation & Winner Announcement. Judging criteria cover Innovation & Creativity, Problem-Solving Approach, Technical Implementation, UI/UX & Design, Scalability & Impact, and Presentation & Demonstration.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹40,000. All eligible participants receive participation certificates. Winners also get exclusive goodies, swags, and mentorship opportunities.
Eligibility Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across India. Teams of 2–5 members. Individual participation allowed. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams permitted.
About the Organiser CodeVerse, in collaboration with Chitkara University (Himachal Pradesh), organizes this national-level hackathon. Chitkara University is a well-known private university in Himachal Pradesh with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
How to Apply Register through the official Unstop portal before the deadline. After registration, teams must submit their project idea in the prescribed PPT format. The official template and submission guidelines will be shared by the organizing team. Join the official WhatsApp community for all updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cqv0XTrnUF89QZDemJLXJ7
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Organizers
Organizer
CodeVerse in collaboration with Chitkara University
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹40,000
What You Get
Winning teams take home cash prizes from a total prize pool of ₹40,000. Beyond the prize money, winners receive exclusive goodies and swags, plus mentorship opportunities. Every eligible participant who completes the hackathon gets a participation certificate. This is a competition prize, not a grant or loan — there is no equity dilution and nothing to repay.
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.
