CodeFury 9.0 is the flagship annual national-level hackathon organised by the IEEE UVCE Computer Society, providing students from across India with a platform to demonstrate technical proficiency, enhance problem-solving abilities, and collaborate with fellow innovators. Conducted entirely online, the hackathon presents participants with carefully curated problem statements inspired by real-world challenges across diverse domains, encouraging the development of innovative, practical, and impactful solutions.
Who Should Apply
Open to all Indian college students (undergraduate and postgraduate) from any discipline. Intercollegiate teams are welcome. Individual registration is required; team formation will be facilitated later.
Tracks / Themes
Participants choose from a set of problem statements spanning multiple domains. The exact themes are released at the start of the hackathon. Participants must build either a website or an Android application addressing their chosen problem.
Format & Timeline
The hackathon runs from 21st to 23rd August 2026. The core development period is a 24-hour window within this timeframe. All stages — project submission, evaluation, and presentations — are conducted remotely. Participants must push code to a GitHub repository at regular intervals; the final commit must be made by 5:59 PM on 22nd August 2026. Judging is based on the final product, with plagiarism checks using commit history.
Prizes
Total cash prize pool of ₹60,000 distributed as follows:
- Winner: ₹20,000
- First Runner Up: ₹15,000
- Second Runner Up: ₹10,000
- Consolation and Appreciation prizes: ₹15,000
Eligibility
Team size: 1 to 4 members. Participants register individually; team formation is facilitated later. Open to all Indian college students. Intercollegiate teams are allowed.
About the Organiser
IEEE UVCE has been committed to advancing technical knowledge, fostering innovation, and empowering students through technical excellence for over 26 years. The IEEE UVCE Computer Society is one of the leading societies under IEEE UVCE, organising flagship initiatives including the annual CodeFury hackathon, the monthly coding competition NCode, and numerous workshops and technical events.
How to Apply
Register individually on the Unstop platform by the deadline. Team formation will be coordinated after registration. Registration fee is non-refundable.
