Kurukshetra 2.0 Hackfest
By MIT Arts, Commerce & Science College, Alandi, Pune
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A national-level 24-hour offline hackathon in Pune for college students across India — ₹1,00,000+ prize pool, internship opportunities, and themes in AI/ML, cybersecurity, blockchain, and open innovation.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- MIT Arts, Commerce & Science College, Alandi, Pune
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 20 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by MIT Arts, Commerce & Science College, Alandi, Pune. 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 Kurukshetra 2.0 is a national-level 24-hour hackathon organised by MIT Arts, Commerce & Science College, Alandi, Pune. The event fosters innovation and collaboration in AI/ML, Web 3.0, cloud computing, and automation, empowering students, developers, and tech enthusiasts to solve real-world problems through hands-on, team-based challenges while building an inclusive tech community.
Who Should Apply Open to all college students across India. Teams can be solo, duo, or groups of 3–4 members. No prior elimination rounds — all registered participants compete directly at the event.
Tracks / Themes Participants can choose from four domains: AI/ML, Cyber Security, Blockchain, and Open Innovation. Problem statements will be released at the start of the hackathon, so teams must be ready to ideate and build on the spot.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs offline over 24 hours on 11–12 September 2026 at the MIT Arts, Commerce & Science College campus in Pune. Teams work continuously to build a working prototype or solution. Judging is domain-wise, with three winners selected from each of the four themes — a total of 12 winners.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹1,00,000+, distributed across the 12 winning teams. Additionally, the first-place winner from each domain receives a paid internship opportunity. No further breakdown of cash prizes by rank is provided.
Eligibility Open to all college students in India. Team size: 1–4 members. Registration fee varies by team size: ₹300 for solo, ₹500 for duo, ₹1,000 for teams of 3–4 members.
About the Organiser MIT Arts, Commerce & Science College, Alandi, Pune, is a well-known educational institution in Maharashtra that regularly hosts technical and cultural events for students. Kurukshetra 2.0 is their flagship hackathon, designed to promote hands-on learning and industry collaboration.
How to Apply Registration is a two-step process. First, register on Unstop (link provided). Then, complete the team registration and payment via a Google Form (link available in the event's Link Tree). Payment must be made based on team size, and a screenshot of the successful transaction must be attached to the Google Form. Registration deadline: 20 August 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
MIT Arts, Commerce & Science College, Alandi, Pune
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1L
What You Get
This is a competition prize pool, not a grant: ₹1,00,000+ is distributed across 12 winning teams — three winners in each of the four domains (AI/ML, Cyber Security, Blockchain, Open Innovation). No rank-wise cash split is published. Beyond the cash prize, the first-place winner in each domain also receives a paid internship opportunity, making the top prize a combination of prize money plus a career-building offer.
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.
