This event is designed as an intensive arena where student teams are challenged to build, break, and ship real working products in a single, unbroken sprint. It's an opportunity for aspiring developers, designers, data scientists, and domain experts to demonstrate their drive and creativity under pressure. Who Should Apply This hackathon is open to student teams from across India. Whether you're a seasoned coder, a budding designer, or a domain expert, if you have the passion to create impactful solutions, UDBHAV'26 is for you. Teams of 2 to 4 members are required. Format & Timeline The competition unfolds in two distinct stages: Stage 1 — Online PPT Submission Round: Register on Unstop, pay a ₹100 registration fee, and submit a PowerPoint presentation detailing your idea by April 18, 2026. A panel will review all submissions, and the top 50 teams will be shortlisted, with results announced on April 19, 2026. Stage 2 — Grand 24-Hour Offline Hackathon: Shortlisted teams will pay an offline entry fee of ₹800 per team to confirm their slot. The main event takes place from April 25th to 26th, 2026, at M Block, Sage University, Indore. Participants will engage in 24 uninterrupted hours of building, supported by mentors, provided meals, and dedicated rest zones. Hackathon Tracks Teams must select one of the following tracks during their PPT submission. Specific problem statements will be revealed at the event kickoff: AI & Large Language Models: Develop intelligent agents, LLM-powered tools, generative applications, and advanced AI-driven solutions. Sustainability & Real-World Impact: Create tech solutions addressing climate change, agriculture, accessibility, public health, or other pressing social challenges. Web Dev: Fin Tech & Ed Tech: Build next-generation web applications that reshape financial management, learning experiences, and skill development. Cybersecurity & Blockchain: Innovate secure systems, decentralized applications, identity infrastructure, privacy tools, and trust-layer technologies. IoT & Smart Safety Systems: Design connected devices, sensor-driven solutions, smart infrastructure, and real-time safety or monitoring applications. Prizes & Rewards UDBHAV'26 offers a total cash prize pool of ₹45,000, along with numerous other benefits: 1st Place: ₹25,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence 2nd Place: ₹12,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence 3rd Place: ₹8,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence Additionally, all participants will receive official participation certificates (physical + digital), an exclusive goodies kit, access to mentor sessions with industry professionals, all meals covered (lunch, dinner, midnight snacks, breakfast), rest zones with amenities for overnight stays, and invaluable networking opportunities. Eligibility Open to student teams of 2–4 members from across India. Teams with female members are encouraged to apply and will receive exciting extra benefits and a competitive edge. How to Apply Register and submit your idea's PowerPoint presentation on the Unstop platform by April 18, 2026. Shortlisted teams will proceed to the offline hackathon by paying the entry fee.
