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Indradhanu: PCCOE International Grand Challenge 2026 is a multi-round innovation competition organised by Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune. The challenge invites undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in Engineering or other STEM programs to propose and develop solutions across various domains.

Who Should Apply Open exclusively to students currently enrolled in Engineering UG, PG, or other STEM programs. Teams must include a mentor (faculty or industry professional) who does not count toward the team size.

Format & Timeline The competition runs from July 1, 2026 to February 15, 2027, with multiple rounds. Registration closes on September 10, 2026. Teams must register on both Unstop and the official IGC website, then submit a PDF/PPT on their chosen topic via the team dashboard. Successful first-round submissions earn e-certificates; finalists and winners receive physical certificates.

Prizes 1st Prize: ₹1,00,000 + Trophy 2nd Rank: ₹60,000 + Trophy 3rd Prize: ₹40,000 + Trophy Total cash prize pool: ₹2,00,000.

Eligibility Teams of 2–5 members (plus a mentor). All members must be enrolled in a STEM program. A signed No Objection Certificate (NOC) is required for subsequent rounds.

How to Apply Register on Unstop, then complete the process on the official IGC website (pccoeigc.com). No registration fee.

Indradhanu: PCCOE International Grand Challenge 2026

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