Registration openLaungowal · Education · intermediate · hardware, verilog, vhdl
An offline individual competition for students to solve 10 digital design problems using Verilog or VHDL. The event tests skills in RTL design, FSMs, and circuit optimization within a one-hour time limit.
Registration openSangrur · Education · beginner · logical-reasoning, problem-solving, critical-thinking
A surprise competition at techFEST 2026 where teams face unpredictable challenges testing logical reasoning, lateral thinking, and pattern recognition. Open to student teams of up to four members; no prior experience needed.
Registration openSangrur · Education · intermediate · prototype, engineering, innovation
A student competition where teams design and present functional prototypes solving real-world problems in industry, product development, or smart appliances. Participants must deliver a working model, detailed report, and live pitch to judges.
Registration openLaungowal · Education · intermediate · hackathon, innovation, prototyping
A 10-12 day innovation sprint for student teams to identify real-world problems and build functional MVPs using any technology stack. Participants will develop prototypes, maintain GitHub repositories, and pitch their solutions to judges.
Registration openSangrur · Education · intermediate · power-systems, electrical-engineering, single-line-diagram
A competition where students design and debug Single Line Diagrams for power distribution systems, focusing on fault identification and protection schemes. Teams of 1-2 compete in two rounds to solve real-world electrical engineering problems.
Registration openSangrur · Education · beginner · teamwork, logical-reasoning, problem-solving
A free, team-based campus treasure hunt where students solve puzzles and QR-code challenges to test logical thinking and teamwork. Teams compete to complete checkpoints in the shortest time.
Kolkata · Tech · beginner · hackathon, collaboration, innovation
HackSpire'26 is a 26-hour student-led hackathon in Kolkata where teams build software and hardware solutions for real-world problems. Organized by the FIEM ACM Student Chapter, it offers mentorship, networking, and prizes for participants of all skill levels.
Registration openSangrur · Education · intermediate · engineering, competition, offline-event
A hands-on engineering competition where student teams design, build, and test truss structures made of popsicle sticks to maximize load-to-weight ratio. Open to all college students as part of techFEST'26 in Sangrur, featuring design, fabrication, and physical load-testing round
Registration openPune · Education · intermediate · prompt-engineering, generative-ai, collaboration
An intercollegiate team competition where students use prompt engineering and generative AI to solve riddles and recreate images through a relay format. Participants collaborate to transform ideas into precise AI prompts while demonstrating creativity and strategic decision-makin
Registration openChennai · Tech · intermediate · cybersecurity, digital-forensics, automation
A competition in Chennai where student teams present and demonstrate their custom cybersecurity tools to a jury. Participants showcase solutions in areas like digital forensics, threat detection, and network defense through live testing.
Ghaziabad · Tech · beginner · hackathon, ai, iot
A 24-hour national hackathon in Ghaziabad where students build real-world prototypes using AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Web3. The event focuses on collaboration, mentorship, and turning ideas into working solutions.
Ithaca · Education · beginner · hackathon, software-development, hardware
BigRed//Hacks 2026 is a free weekend hackathon at Cornell University where students build software or hardware projects. Open to all majors and experience levels, it includes beginner tracks, team matching, and provided meals and lodging.