About Build With Bharat 3.0: Build With Bharat 3.0 is India's premier national-level hackathon, organized by CodeVerse in collaboration with Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. The hackathon brings together talented developers, designers, innovators, and problem-solvers from across the country to build impactful technology solutions for real-world challenges. Taking place on 21–22 September 2026 , this 24-hour offline hackathon offers participants an opportunity to innovate, collaborate, learn from industry experts, showcase their skills, and compete for an exciting ₹40,000 Prize Pool . Event Details: Event Name: Build With Bharat 3.0 Venue: Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh Date: 21–22 September 2026 Duration: 24 Hours Mode: Offline Participation Level: National Team Size: 1–5 Members Prize Pool: ₹40,000 Certificates: Participation Certificates for all eligible participants Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across India. Students from all branches and specializations are eligible. Teams can have 2–5 members. Individual participation is also allowed. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are welcome. Hackathon Journey: Phase 1 – Registration Register through the official registration portal before the deadline. Phase 2 – Team Formation Form a team of 2–5 members or participate individually. Phase 3 – Idea Submission Submit your project idea in the prescribed PPT format. The official template and submission guidelines will be shared by the organizing team. Phase 4 – Shortlisting Project ideas will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, technical approach, and overall impact. Shortlisted teams will be invited to the offline finale. Phase 5 – Grand Finale at Chitkara University Selected teams will compete in the 24-hour offline hackathon at Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, where they will build and present their solutions with guidance from mentors and industry experts. Phase 6 – Final Evaluation & Winner Announcement Projects will be evaluated by an expert jury based on predefined judging criteria. Winners will be announced during the closing ceremony and awarded from the ₹40,000 Prize Pool. Judging Criteria: Projects will be evaluated on: Innovation & Creativity Problem-Solving Approach Technical Implementation UI/UX & Design Scalability & Impact Presentation & Demonstration Hackathon Themes: Participants can build innovative solutions in domains including: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Web & Mobile Development Blockchain & Web3 Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Internet of Things (IoT) Open Innovation Sustainability & Social Impact Rules & Guidelines: Team size: 2–5 members. Individual participation is allowed. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are permitted. Participants must bring their own laptops and required accessories. Any form of plagiarism or unfair practices will result in immediate disqualification. The organizing team reserves the right to modify the rules if necessary. The decision of the judges will be final and binding. Rewards & Benefits: ₹40,000 Prize Pool Participation & Winner Certificates Exclusive Goodies & Swags Networking with Industry Experts Mentorship Throughout the Event Communication: For announcements, schedules, PPT templates, shortlisted teams, venue details, problem statements, and all important event updates, participants are requested to join the official communication group. Official Communication Group: WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cqv0XTrnUF89QZDemJLXJ7?s=sh&p=i&ilr=0&amv=2 Build. Innovate. Lead. Join Build With Bharat 3.0 at Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, and experience one of India's premier student hackathons. Collaborate with talented innovators from across the nation, transform your ideas into impactful technology solutions, connect with industry leaders, and compete for a ₹40,000 Prize Pool while shaping the future through innovation.