hackathon
The DevForge - Hackathon
Saturday, 3 October 2026 — 27 November 2026
by Scaler School of Technology
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hackathon
3 Oct — 27 Nov
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Prize Pool
₹50,000
Registration Deadline
9 Nov 2026
Team Size
2 – 4 members
About
The DevForge is a 24-hour coding marathon organised by the Scaler School of Technology (SST), Bengaluru, under the banner "Exploit the Code. Forge the Future." Teams of 2–4 developers brainstorm, design, and build innovative solutions to real-world problems under time pressure, turning bold ideas from concept into working prototypes. It is a genuine test of creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and technical skill, run across two competitive rounds with a live Grand Stage Final.
Who Should Apply Open to college students across India. Inter-college teams are allowed, and inter-specialization teams are allowed, so students from different institutions and disciplines can combine forces. Team size must be between 2 and 4 members.
Format & Timeline The competition runs in two rounds. In Round 1, teams register online through Unstop, select one of the released problem statements, and submit a plain-text, Markdown, or PDF document covering proposed system architecture, technical implementation strategy, chosen tech stack and tooling, anticipated challenges and risk mitigation, and expected deliverables. Presentations and PPTs are not accepted for Round 1 — teams are evaluated on the quality, technical depth, feasibility, and clarity of their proposed solution. Shortlisted teams are notified by email and proceed to Round 2.
Round 2 is held completely offline on the SST campus as a 24-hour overnight hackathon. Teams develop their projects in a collaborative environment with access to mentorship, high-speed internet, and refreshments. Participants are advised to reach the venue one hour before commencement. Day 1 morning features desk-side judging including a PPT walkthrough, a live functional prototype demo, and codebase analysis. The Top 10 teams qualify as finalists and present their solutions and working prototypes before the judges on the Grand Stage Finals, where final results are decided.
Rules & Judging Participants must bring their own laptops, chargers, and devices; internet access is provided. Pre-built projects are not allowed — all code must be written during the hackathon, though libraries and frameworks are permitted. Teams must present a working prototype at the end and stay on campus for the duration of the hackathon, with food provided on campus. A Day 1 code freeze at 09:00 AM is absolute, and no further commits are considered for Round 2 evaluation. The judges' decision is final. Disqualification criteria include plagiarism or code copying, incomplete or non-functional prototypes, pre-existing projects or cloned repositories without substantial original contributions, fabricated Git history, misconduct, presenting mockups or pre-rendered videos as live working software, harassment, destruction of venue facilities, and failure to follow organiser or campus security directives.
Prizes The total prize pool is ₹50,000 in cash, split across three ranked winners: ₹25,000 for the Winner, ₹15,000 for the Runner-Up, and ₹10,000 for the Second Runner-Up.
Eligibility Open to college students across India. Teams of 2–4 members; inter-college and inter-specialization teams permitted.
About the Organiser The hackathon is organised by the Scaler School of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka — the campus-based technology education arm associated with Scaler, hosting student-facing technical events and hackathons on its Bengaluru premises.
How to Apply Registration is handled through Unstop. Join the official Yugaantar WhatsApp announcement channel for real-time updates and mentorship support, then register your team leader on Unstop and send invitation links to 1–3 team members to complete a team of 2–4. Choose your preferred problem statement track and submit your System Design Document before the Round 1 deadline. Participants should pack laptops, power adapters, extension cords, mouse and mousepads, backup mobile hotspots, a light jacket or hoodie for the air-conditioned overnight halls, a neck pillow or compact travel blanket, personal toiletries, medication, a hygiene kit, and a reusable water bottle.
Eligibility
Open to college students across India. Teams of 2–4 members; inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed.
Prizes
Winner
₹25,000
Runner-Up
₹15,000
Second Runner-Up
₹10,000
hackathon
3 Oct — 27 Nov
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Prize Pool
₹50,000
Registration Deadline
9 Nov 2026
Team Size
2 – 4 members
