HackMysuru
MYSURU · KARNATAKA · 2026
HACK MYSURU 1.0
Technology • Innovation • Heritage
INITIALIZING SPRINT ENVIRONMENT
HACKMYSURU 1.0

Student Hackathon Guides & Blueprints

Curated by senior enterprise engineers, judges, and mentors from Rankbook. Actionable architectural frameworks, checklists, and templates to help you build real software and win.

HackMysuru
MYSURU · KARNATAKA · 2026
HACK MYSURU 1.0
Technology • Innovation • Heritage
INITIALIZING SPRINT ENVIRONMENT
HACKMYSURU 1.0

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.

📅 Registration Closes: 17 Sept 2026 (23:59 IST) 🌐 Phase 1 (Online Hackathon): 18–20 Sept (72 Hours) 🏛️ Phase 2 (On-Site Grand Hack): 26–27 Sept (Mysuru) 🏆 Total Prizes: ₹1,00,000+ Pool

REGISTER YOUR TEAM (₹999) →

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.md file 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).

Read Complete Participant Handbook & Repository Blueprint →

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.