HackOcean - A National Level Frontend Hackathon
By Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), Gwalior
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A national-level online frontend hackathon for Indian students and developers — ₹1.5 lakh+ prize pool, multiple rounds, and AI tools allowed.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.56L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), Gwalior
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 22 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), Gwalior. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
HackOcean is a National-Level Online Frontend Hackathon organized by the Digital Learning Group (DLG) in collaboration with Madhav Institute of Technology & Science (MITS), Gwalior. The competition challenges participants through multiple evaluation stages that assess problem-solving ability, product thinking, UI/UX design, presentation skills, and frontend development expertise. Participants are encouraged to leverage AI-powered development tools responsibly to build innovative, high-quality solutions.
Who Should Apply Open to Indian students, developers, and frontend enthusiasts. Teams of 1 to 4 members. Solo participants are welcome.
Tracks / Themes Participants choose from three problem statements in Round 2:
- ABYSS – Build a landing page for a fictional deep-sea exploration company offering premium submarine adventures.
- REEF – Create an engaging landing page for a fictional ocean conservation organization.
- DeepSea Guardian – Develop an intelligent platform for monitoring deep-sea ecosystems using AI, IoT, and satellite data.
Format & Timeline
- Round 1 – Ignition (PPT Submission): Submit a presentation outlining problem understanding, solution approach, UI/UX wireframe, and creativity. Top 50 teams advance.
- Round 2 – Deep Ocean (Grand Finale): Shortlisted teams receive three frontend problem statements, choose one, and build a complete frontend solution within 12 hours. Submissions must include a GitHub repository and a live deployed URL.
Prizes
- Winner: ₹3,000 cash + CodeCrafters VIP Memberships + Interview Buddy AI Interview Credits + Digital Certificate
- First Runner-Up: ₹2,000 cash + CodeCrafters VIP Memberships + Interview Buddy AI Interview Credits + Digital Certificate
- Second Runner-Up: ₹1,000 cash + CodeCrafters VIP Memberships + Interview Buddy AI Interview Credits + Digital Certificate
- Top 5 Teams: Free 1-Year .XYZ Domain + Digital Certificate
- All participants receive digital participation certificates and sponsor rewards. Combined estimated prize pool value: Over ₹1.5 Lakhs.
Eligibility Open to all Indian students and developers. Team size: 1–4 members. AI tools are fully allowed. Code must be written during hackathon hours. Existing website copying will result in disqualification.
How to Apply Registration is open with a nominal fee (₹49 solo, ₹89 duo, ₹139 trio, ₹179 squad). Register via the official Unstop page before the deadline.
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Organizers
Organizer
Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), Gwalior
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.56L
What You Get
This is a prize-based competition, not a grant or loan. Winners receive cash prizes and non-cash rewards from a combined estimated prize pool of over ₹1.5 lakh. The winning team gets ₹3,000 cash plus CodeCrafters VIP Memberships, Interview Buddy AI Interview Credits, and a digital certificate; the first runner-up gets ₹2,000 cash with the same add-ons; the second runner-up gets ₹1,000 cash with the same add-ons. The top 5 teams each receive a free 1-year .XYZ domain and a digital certificate. All participants receive digital participation certificates and sponsor rewards. Teams pay a registration fee (₹49 solo, ₹89 duo, ₹139 trio, ₹179 squad), and code must be written during the hackathon.
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.
