Clash of Coders 3.0 is a national-level hackathon organized by Hacker's Unity, India's leading tech community, in collaboration with Marvel Cart, the official coding club of JECRC Foundation, Jaipur.
This event aims to empower students, professionals, and independent developers by providing a platform to showcase their skills, innovate, and connect with industry opportunities. JECRC Foundation, a research-oriented institution in Rajasthan, India, provides a state-of-the-art campus for the grand finale. Who Should Apply This hackathon is open to students, professionals, and independent developers aged 18 years or older. Participants from any college, university, or organization are eligible, with no restrictions on academic background or specialization. Teams can consist of 1 to 3 members, and inter-college or inter-specialization teams are encouraged. Tracks & Themes Participants are expected to develop innovative solutions aligned with one of the following key themes: Applied AI & Intelligent Systems: Solutions leveraging artificial intelligence and smart systems. Cybersecurity, Distributed Systems & Cloud: Projects focusing on secure, scalable, and cloud-native architectures. Healthcare Tech & Bioinformatics: Innovations in health technology and biological data analysis. IoT, Robotics & Automation: Building solutions for the Internet of Things, robotics, and process automation. Responsible & Explainable AI (XAI) in EdTech: Developing ethical and transparent AI applications for the education sector. Teams have the freedom to choose their preferred tech stack. Format & Timeline The competition features a two-round structure. Round 1 is the online registration phase, where participants form teams and sign up on Unstop. The Grand Finale (Round 2) will be held offline at the JECRC Foundation in Jaipur on August 22, 2026. Teams will present their solutions, which will be evaluated based on presentation, implementation, scalability, and impact. Submitted projects must be original and developed during the hackathon timeline. Prizes & Opportunities Clash of Coders 3.0 boasts a massive prize pool worth ₹2,00,000. Beyond cash prizes, top performers will be considered for Pre-Placement Offers (PPO) and internship opportunities with esteemed partners. The top 1-3 teams will receive a 100% free internship in any domain, while teams ranking 4-10 will get a 60% discount on any internship. Winning projects also stand a chance to receive incubation support with professional guidance. All participants will receive certificates, along with MongoDB credits, free API access, custom domains for selected teams, guaranteed coupons & vouchers, and exclusive merch and goodies. This is also an excellent opportunity to network with industry leaders, mentors, and fellow developers. Eligibility Open to students, professionals, and independent developers aged 18 or older. Teams must consist of 1 to 3 members. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are permitted. Each participant can be part of only one team. How to Apply Registration for Clash of Coders 3.0 is open until August 15, 2026. Interested individuals and teams can register online via the official Unstop event page.
Eligibility
Open to students, professionals, and independent developers aged 18 or older. Teams of 1–3 members are eligible, with inter-college and inter-specialization teams allowed.
