About Codestorm – 2K26 Narsimha Reddy Engineering College (NRCM) presents Codestorm – 2K26, the ultimate 36-hour National Level Hackathon designed to bring together passionate students, developers, innovators, and problem-solvers to build impactful solutions for real-world challenges. Under the theme “Build the Future… Break the Limits”, Codestorm – 2K26 focuses on innovation, creativity, technical excellence, and practical problem-solving. Participants will work on real-world challenges released on-spot and will have 36 hours to ideate, design, develop, test, and present their solutions. Compete with talented participants and showcase your skills for a total prize pool of ₹2,00,000!
Registration Deadline: 25th September 2026 | Before 9:00
PM Registration Fee: ₹699 per student
Team Size: 3 - 5 members Themes & Tracks Participants can develop innovative solutions across various emerging technology domains: AI &
Next-Gen Tech: Generative AI, LLM Applications, Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity.
Automation: Robotics, Drones & Autonomous Systems.
Social Impact: HealthTech, Medical AI, AgriTech & Rural Innovation.
Smart Infrastructure: Smart Cities, IoT, Edge Computing & Green Technology.
FinTech & Digital Innovation: Blockchain, Digital Trust, FinTech & Logistics.
Open Innovation: A wildcard track for participants with unique ideas addressing real-world problems. Eligibility & Team Rules
Team Size: 3 to 5 members per team.
Diversity: Each team must have at least one female student.
Open to All: Students from any department and year can participate.
Inter-College Teams: Teams comprising students from different colleges are allowed and encouraged. Participants must complete the official registration process through the NRCM portal.
Event Timeline Registration Deadline: 25-09-2026 | Before 09:00
PM Reporting & Registration: 30-09-2026 | Before 10:00
AM On-Spot Challenge Release: 30-09-2026 | 10:30
AM Hackathon Begins: 30-09-2026 | 10:30
AM 36-Hour Hackathon: 30-09-2026 to 01-10-2026
Final Submission & Results: 01-10-2026 | 04:00 PM onwards Facilities & Benefits 36-Hour
Offline Hackathon: Build and compete at the NRCM campus.
Technical Support: Expert mentoring and guidance throughout the hackathon.
Infrastructure: High-speed Wi-Fi and facilities to support development.
Venue
NARSIMHA REDDY ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Hyderabad, India
Food & Refreshments: Meals, snacks, and refreshments for participants.
Rest Facilities: Dedicated rest arrangements during the hackathon.
Recognition: Participation certificates and exciting prizes for winning teams.
Career Opportunities: Top-performing participants may get opportunities for internships and career prospects. Prize Pool Total
Prize Pool: ₹2,00,000 The best-performing teams will be recognized and rewarded for their innovation, technical implementation, feasibility, and presentation. Judging Criteria Solutions will be evaluated based on: Innovation & Creativity Technical Implementation Real-World Impact Feasibility & Scalability Presentation & Pitch Important Rules
Build from Scratch: Solutions must be developed during the hackathon. Pre-built or pre-developed solutions are not permitted.
On-Spot Challenges: Challenge statements will be released during the event.
No Prior Idea Submission: Participants do not need to submit an idea or abstract before the hackathon.
Offline Event: The hackathon will be conducted at the Narsimha Reddy Engineering College campus, Kompally, Hyderabad. All team members must complete the required official registration process. Participants must follow the instructions and code of conduct provided by the organizing team. Venue Narsimha Reddy Engineering College (NRCM) Maisammaguda (V), Kompally Hyderabad – 500100, Telangana Build the Future. Break the Limits. Bring your team, solve real-world challenges, build something impactful, and compete for ₹2,00,000 in prizes at Codestorm – 2K26!