InfoBlitz '26 — 24H Intercollege Hackathon
By AM Jain College, Chennai
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A 24-hour intercollege hackathon in Chennai for college students — ₹32,000 prize pool across four winning teams.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹32,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- AM Jain College, Chennai
- 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 AM Jain College, Chennai. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
InfoBlitz '26 is a 24-hour intercollege hackathon organised by the Department of B.Com Information Systems Management (ISM) and B.Com Computer Applications (CA) at Agurchand Manmull Jain College, Chennai. The event challenges student teams to build and present a working solution within a single day, fostering innovation, teamwork, and rapid prototyping skills.
Who Should Apply Open to all college students across Chennai, from any branch or department. Teams of 2 to 4 members are encouraged to register. This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students to test their problem-solving abilities in a competitive yet collaborative environment.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs for 24 hours, starting at 9:00 AM on August 24, 2026, and ending at 9:00 AM on August 25, 2026. Problem statements will be released at the start of the event. Teams must build their solution within the allotted time and present it to the judges on the morning of August 25. The event is held entirely offline on the AM Jain College campus in Chennai.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹32,000 distributed across four winning teams:
- Winner: ₹15,000
- First Runner Up: ₹8,000
- Second Runner Up: ₹5,000
- Third Runner-Up: ₹4,000
Winners receive printed certificates; all participants receive e-certificates.
Eligibility Open to all college students across Chennai. Any branch or department can participate. Teams must consist of 2–4 members.
About the Organiser Agurchand Manmull Jain College (AM Jain College) is a well-known educational institution in Chennai, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Department of B.Com ISM and B.Com CA regularly organises student-centric events, including hackathons and technical competitions, to promote practical learning and industry exposure.
How to Apply Registration is free. Interested teams must register on the official Unstop portal by August 15, 2026. Form your team and attend the event on campus on August 24.
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Organizers
Organizer
AM Jain College, Chennai
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹32,000
What You Get
InfoBlitz '26 is a cash-prize competition, not a grant or loan. A total prize pool of ₹32,000 is distributed across four winning teams: Winner ₹15,000, First Runner-Up ₹8,000, Second Runner-Up ₹5,000, and Third Runner-Up ₹4,000. Teams build and present their solutions within the 24-hour event, and the winners are selected by the judges on the morning of August 25. Winning teams also receive printed certificates, and every participant receives an e-certificate. Registration is free, so there are no entry fees or costs to participate.
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.
