Synapse : The Kaggle Competition
By Scaler School of Technology
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Quick Answer
Synapse is a high-octane, two-round machine learning competition by Scaler School of Technology in Bengaluru, offering a ₹30,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹30,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Scaler School of Technology
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 23 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Scaler School of Technology. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Synapse is a flagship, two-round machine learning competition hosted by the Scaler School of Technology in Bangalore. Designed to rigorously test participants' data endurance, feature engineering, and model optimization skills, this event challenges data science enthusiasts to solve complex, real-world datasets under extreme time pressure.
Who Should Apply This competition is open to college students pursuing any tech or relevant program, data science majors, and AI/ML enthusiasts from anywhere in India. Participants should have basic familiarity with Python, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, and Kaggle submission formats. Teams of 2 or 3 members are required, and cross-campus teams are fully allowed and encouraged.
Tracks & Themes Participants will test their skills in exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling, and algorithm optimization, tackling complex datasets that demand innovative solutions and robust model architectures.
Format & Timeline The competition features a rigorous two-round structure:
- Round 1 (Online Qualifier): Held from April 23–25, 2026. Teams will register individually and then form teams of 2 or 3 members. Participants gain access to a private Kaggle competition with a specially curated 3-day qualifier dataset. Models are built and trained remotely, with submissions ranked on a public leaderboard. The Top 25 teams will receive a "Golden Ticket" to advance to the onsite Final Round.
- Round 2 (The 10-Hour Offline Finals): Takes place on May 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the Scaler School of Technology, Bangalore. This in-person contest challenges qualifying teams to tackle a massive, complex, and uncleaned dataset revealed live at the venue. The Top 5 teams on the private leaderboard will undergo a rapid 10-minute code audit by the judging panel and deliver a 3-minute pitch on their model architecture. Lunch will be provided on-site.
Prizes Synapse offers a total cash prize pool of ₹30,000, along with valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals. Prizes are distributed as follows:
- Winner: ₹15,000
- Runner Up: ₹10,000
- Second Runner Up: ₹5,000
Eligibility Open to college students and AI/ML enthusiasts across India. Teams must consist of 2 to 3 members. Basic proficiency in Python, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, and Kaggle is essential. Participants from different colleges or institutions are welcome to form teams.
How to Apply Individual registration is mandatory, followed by team formation using registered email IDs. All invited members must accept the team invitation. Participants must join the official WhatsApp group for critical updates and instructions. The private Kaggle link for Round 1 will be shared on April 22, 2026. Registration closes on April 23, 2026.
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Organizers
Scaler School of Technology Scaler School of Technology is a private technology university founded by the team behind Scaler Academy (formerly InterviewBit) — one of India's leading online tech upskilling platforms. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate computer science…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹30,000
What You Get
Synapse is a cash-prize machine-learning competition. The Winner receives ₹15,000, the Runner Up receives ₹10,000, and the Second Runner Up receives ₹5,000, drawn from a total prize pool of ₹30,000. Prize money is an outright win — no repayment, equity, or milestones attached. Beyond cash, winners and finalists get networking opportunities with industry professionals. Teams that reach the 10-hour onsite finals at Scaler School of Technology, Bangalore, also get a live judging panel code audit, a 3-minute pitch session before judges, and lunch on-site — useful exposure for founders and data-science talent looking to build credibility.
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
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