Careers of the Future Hackathon
By LIT School
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Quick Answer
A multi-track hackathon for Indian students (Classes 10–12, UG, and recent graduates) to explore future careers — ₹5,00,000 prize pool plus internship opportunities.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- LIT School
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 2 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by LIT School. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The Careers of the Future Hackathon, organised by LIT School, is an experiential competition designed to help students explore future career paths by working on real-world challenges. The hackathon is built around the philosophy of Learn. Innovate. Transform., where students apply concepts, build projects, and receive feedback from industry professionals.
Who Should Apply Open to students of Classes 10, 11, and 12, undergraduate students, and those who have passed Class 12 in 2026. The recommended age group is 17 to 21 years. Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome, and no prior professional experience is required.
Tracks / Themes Participants choose one career track from options including AI Filmmaker, AI SaaS Builder, Creatorpreneur, D2C Entrepreneur, Cloud Kitchen Entrepreneur, Creative Agency Owner, Quick Commerce Entrepreneur, and Impact Entrepreneur. Each track has a specific brief and submission format.
Format & Timeline The hackathon begins with an online screening round (profile verification) followed by a submission phase where participants work on their chosen challenge. Shortlisted participants are invited to an offline round at LIT School, Bangalore, where they present their work live before mentors, judges, and industry representatives. Accommodation, travel (to and from the venue), and food for the offline round are arranged by the organisers.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹5,00,000 distributed across 10 events. Per-event prizes: Winner ₹30,000, First Runner-Up ₹15,000, Second Runner-Up ₹5,000. Additionally, winners get internship opportunities with leading organisations including Dabur, Ogilvy, Swish, Bhanzu, Vedantu, and Astrotalk.
Eligibility Open to students currently enrolled in school, college, university, or any recognised learning program. Participants must be 17–21 years old (recommended). Individual participation only. Must bring own laptop/required devices.
How to Apply Register before the deadline (July 2, 2026) via the Unstop link. After registration, expect a profile verification call from the LIT School team. Shortlisted candidates proceed on a rolling basis.
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Organizers
Organizer
LIT School
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
What You Get
Across the 10 track events, a total prize pool of ₹5,00,000 is distributed: ₹30,000 for each winner, ₹15,000 for each first runner-up, and ₹5,000 for each second runner-up. Winners also receive internship opportunities with leading organisations including Dabur, Ogilvy, Swish, Bhanzu, Vedantu, and Astrotalk. For the offline round at LIT School, Bangalore, the organisers arrange accommodation, travel to and from the venue, and food. Participants get feedback from industry professionals and present their work live before mentors, judges, and industry representatives.
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.
