Open Source Hackathon by IIT Bombay (Online)
By Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
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An online open-source coding challenge listed under IIT Bombay and powered by Unstop — contribute to real repos and compete for a ₹20,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹20,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 5 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
This Open Source Hackathon is listed under IIT Bombay and runs online from 21 June 2026, with registration closing on 5 July 2026.
The Open Source Hackathon 2026 is a nationwide coding challenge designed to encourage developers to contribute to real-world open-source projects, collaborate with fellow innovators, and enhance their practical development skills.
Powered by Unstop and supported by students and communities from IITs and NITs, this hackathon provides participants with an opportunity to work on live repositories, solve meaningful issues, and compete for exciting rewards.
Who Should Apply Open to all students and professionals across India. Participants must have basic knowledge of Git, GitHub, and software development workflows. Individual participation only.
Format & Timeline The hackathon consists of two rounds:
- Round 1: Screening Round — All registered participants undergo an initial screening based on their GitHub profile, technical background, and registration responses. Selected participants proceed to the main round.
- Round 2: Open Source Contribution Round — Shortlisted participants receive repository access via email. They are assigned repositories and issues/tasks, and must submit contributions through GitHub Pull Requests following standard practices and repository guidelines.
Evaluation is based on code quality, innovation, impact, documentation, readability, successful PR merges, and adherence to project guidelines.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹20,000:
- 1st Rank: ₹10,000
- 2nd Rank: ₹6,000
- 3rd Rank: ₹4,000
All eligible participants receive participation certificates; top performers receive Certificates of Excellence. Outstanding contributors may receive additional recognition.
Eligibility Open to all students and professionals in India. Individual participation only. Must have an active GitHub account and basic Git/GitHub knowledge. Multiple registrations from the same participant are not permitted.
How to Apply Register on Unstop before the deadline. Complete registration, qualify through the screening round, receive repository details via email, and submit your contributions.
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Organizers
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) IIT Bombay, established in 1958, is one of India's premier Institutes of Technology, consistently ranked among the top engineering and research universities in the country. Located at Powai, Mumbai, it is at the heart of India's…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹20,000
What You Get
- Cash prizes: ₹10,000 for 1st place, ₹6,000 for 2nd, and ₹4,000 for 3rd, from a total prize pool of ₹20,000.
- All eligible participants receive participation certificates.
- Top performers receive Certificates of Excellence.
- Outstanding contributors may receive additional recognition.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
