HackNexus'26

About HackNexus'26: HackNexus'26 is a national-level online hackathon designed to bring together innovative minds from colleges across the country to solve real-world challenges through technology. Whether you're a developer, designer, innovator, or entrepreneur, HackNexus'26 provides the perfect platform to showcase your skills, collaborate with teammates, and build impactful solutions. With most students on their semester break, HackNexus'26 is structured as a fully online event, allowing participants to learn, build, and compete from anywhere. The hackathon focuses on innovation, problem-solving, technical excellence, and real-world impact. Important Dates: Registration Opens: Live Now Link : https://forms.gle/JWYh9JBu1kBfRBzbA Registration Deadline: 15 July 2026 Round 1 Submission Opens: 10 July 2026 Round 1 Submission Deadline: 20 July 2026 Round 2 and 3 will be announced after these rounds. Registration Fee : Rs. 49/member Registration link :  https://forms.gle/JWYh9JBu1kBfRBzbA Check Problem Statements : https://hacknexus.droidecks.sbs/ Eligibility: Open to all college and university students. Participants can register as a team (as per event guidelines). Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. Hackathon Structure: HackNexus'26 will consist of three competitive rounds . Round 1: PPT & Abstract Submission (Elimination Round) Participants must choose a problem statement from the list of problem statements provided by the organizers and submit: Submission Requirements: Project Abstract Presentation (PPT) PPT Guidelines: There is no predefined template from the organizers. Teams are free to design their presentation creatively. The PPT should contain a maximum of 8–9 slides covering: Problem Statement Proposed Solution Technical Implementation Approach System/Architecture Diagram Expected Impact Business Model / Scalability Team Information (optional) Conclusion Evaluation Criteria: Problem Understanding Innovation & Creativity Technical Feasibility Impact Potential Presentation Quality Selected teams will advance to the next phase. Round 2: Build Phase Teams shortlisted from Round 1 will develop and implement their proposed solution. Required Deliverables: Source Code Repository (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket) Working Project Deployment/Hosting Link Demo Video (Preferred duration: 4–5 minutes) Project Documentation Impact Statement highlighting the significance of the solution Evaluation Criteria: Technical Implementation Functionality Innovation User Experience Scalability Real-World Impact Documentation Quality Round 3: Final Jury Presentation & Q&A The top-performing teams with exceptional solutions will be invited to the final evaluation round. Format: One-to-one interaction with judges via Google Meet or Zoom Live project demonstration Technical discussion Question & Answer session Evaluation Criteria: Depth of Technical Knowledge Solution Effectiveness Problem-Solving Approach Innovation & Uniqueness Presentation & Communication Skills Impact and Future Scope Why Participate? Compete with talented innovators from across the country. Work on real-world problem statements. Enhance your portfolio with a complete project. Receive recognition from industry and academic experts. Gain valuable experience in ideation, development, and pitching. Ready to Build the Future? Join HackNexus'26 , transform your ideas into impactful solutions, and compete with some of the brightest student innovators across the nation. Register now and start your innovation journey!