Cosmicathon : National Level Product Building Hackathon
By Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala
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A three-stage national product-building hackathon at TIET Patiala — ₹80,000 prize pool, internships, and a 24-hour on-campus build round.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹80,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
About the Event Cosmicathon is a national-level product-building hackathon organised by Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala, in collaboration with Cosmic Attire and Venture Lab. Unlike ideas-only hackathons, Cosmicathon uses a three-stage filter — a screening test, a problem-video submission, and a 24-hour on-campus build — to ensure that only teams with validated problem statements and real execution capability reach the final round.
Who Should Apply Open to students and early-stage builders across India. Teams of 1 to 4 members. Individual registrants are welcome and will be matched into teams after the screening round.
Format & Timeline The competition unfolds in three rounds:
- Round 1: Screening Test (15th August) — An online aptitude test open to all registered candidates. Filters for baseline technical and problem-solving skills.
- Round 2: Problem Video Submission (opens 16th August) — Shortlisted teams submit a short video identifying a real-world problem within announced domains/tracks. This round tests problem-framing ability.
- Round 3: 24-Hour On-Campus Build (22nd August 1:00 PM – 23rd August 3:00 PM) — Teams arrive at TIET campus on 21st August for check-in and a welcome session. The final problem statements are disclosed only at the start of the build. Teams have 24 hours to build a working prototype, with mentors available to unblock. Judging and demos take place on 23rd afternoon, followed by the closing ceremony.
Prizes
- Winner: ₹35,000 + Internship Opportunities
- 1st Runner Up: ₹25,000 + Internship Opportunities
- 2nd Runner Up: ₹20,000 + Internship Opportunities Total cash prize pool: ₹80,000. All participants who clear Round 1 receive certificates.
Eligibility Open to all Indian students and early-stage builders. Teams of 1–4 members. No age or academic year restrictions.
About the Organiser Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is one of India's premier private engineering institutions, located in Patiala, Punjab. The hackathon is supported by Cosmic Attire and Venture Lab, offering internship pathways for top performers.
How to Apply Register via the Unstop link before the deadline. The screening test is conducted online, so participants can take it from anywhere. Shortlisted teams must travel to the TIET campus for the final build round.
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Organizers
Organizer
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹80,000
What You Get
Cosmicathon awards a ₹80,000 total cash pool across the top three teams: ₹35,000 to the winner, ₹25,000 to the first runner-up and ₹20,000 to the second runner-up, each with internship opportunities. Winning is not the only payoff — every participant who clears Round 1 receives a certificate. During the 24-hour on-campus build, teams get access to mentors to help unblock progress, and the event is structured around building a working prototype rather than just pitching an idea, so finalists come away with a validated product build.
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.
