Premier AI Hackathon & Student Hackathon in Mysuru · September 2026
HackMysuru 1.0 — Bridging Classroom Theory & Real-World Software Delivery
A premier two-phase engineering and AI hackathon for students and beginners across Engineering, BCA, B.Sc, and MCA. Tackle real civic and enterprise problem statements, build working software, and compete for ₹1,00,000+ in cash prizes and placement fast-tracks.
Hackathon for Beginners & Students
First time at a hackathon? HackMysuru provides structured problem statements, evaluation rubrics, and architecture checklists to help engineering and computer science students build working prototypes with confidence.
Online Hackathons (Phase 1 Build)
Phase 1 is a 72-hour online hackathon from 18 to 20 September 2026. Teams work remotely from anywhere in India, pushing verified commits to GitHub with full transparency.
AI Hackathon & Emerging Tech
Build using modern AI models, smart city infrastructure, automation, and full-stack software. Transparent disclosure of AI coding assistants (ChatGPT, Cursor, Copilot) is fully supported and evaluated.
Hackathons Near Me · Mysuru, Karnataka
Held on-site in the royal heritage city of Mysuru on 26–27 September 2026. Premier campus venue with leased high-speed internet, power hubs, and 4 meals provided.
Phase 1 Submission Standard: resource.md & Google Drive Video
To guarantee zero git push failures and swift evaluation by industry reviewers, all Phase 1 submissions must follow the single standard protocol:
- Central Landing File (resource.md): Place a
resource.mdfile in the root of your GitHub repository containing links to your live MVP, Google Drive video, slide deck, and decision log. - Single Video Rule (Google Drive Only): Upload your 10-minute continuous pitch & code walkthrough video to Google Drive, set permission to "Anyone with the link can view", and link it inside
resource.md. Do not upload video files directly to GitHub. - 1-Page Decision Log: Answer the 3 architectural trade-off questions in
submission/decision-log.pdf(carries 25% of total Phase 1 score).
Frequently Asked Questions (HackMysuru 1.0)
Who can participate in HackMysuru 1.0?
Students enrolled in B.E, B.Tech, BCA, B.Sc, MCA, M.Sc, or M.Tech across India can register in teams of 2 to 4 members. Teammates can be modified from the Team Dashboard anytime until 17 September 2026 (23:59 IST).
What are the registration fees and prizes?
The registration fee is ₹999 per team, covering all phases with zero additional charges for Phase 2 finalists. Total prizes exceed ₹1,00,000+ including cash rewards, trophies, and placement fast-tracks.
What is the exact schedule and timeline?
Registration closes on 17 September 2026 (23:59 IST). Phase 1 open build starts on 18 September 2026 (00:00 IST) and ends on 20 September 2026 (23:59 IST) for 72 continuous build hours. Phase 2 on-site Grand Hackathon in Mysuru takes place on 26–27 September 2026.