National Youth Hackathon
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National Youth Hackathon

18th September 2026Easwari Engineering College, Chennai · Chennai

About this event

The National Youth Hackathon is a 6-hour innovation challenge that empowers students to transform creative ideas into practical technology solutions. Participants will collaborate in teams to design, develop, and present innovative prototypes addressing real-world challenges across the announced problem statements. The hackathon includes idea presentation, prototype development, and live product demonstration before an expert jury, encouraging innovation, technical excellence, and entrepreneurial thinking. The event provides participants with an opportunity to enhance problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, technical skills, and presentation abilities while developing impactful solutions for society. The winning team will be awarded an exciting cash prize of ₹5,000 along with recognition for their innovative solution.

🏆 PRIZE DETAILS

🥇 First Place — Certificates, trophy, and medals

🥈 Second Place — Certificates and medals

🥉 Third Place — Certificates only

General Guidelines

  • Participants must report to the venue on or before 8:00 AM.
  • The event shall be conducted for a duration of 6 hours.
  • Participants must bring their own laptop, required software/tools, and extension board (junction box).
  • Each participant can register in only one team.
  • All project development must be carried out during the hackathon.
  • Original work is mandatory, and plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
  • Participants are expected to maintain professional conduct throughout the event.
  • Food will not be provided; participants are requested to make their own arrangements.
  • Follow all instructions communicated by the organizing committee.
  • For complete event guidelines, evaluation process, and additional instructions, please refer to the official Event Rule Book/PDF.
  • Registration fees are non-refundable.

Rules & Regulations

  • The hackathon is open to eligible participants as specified by the organizing committee.
  • Each participant can be a member of only one team.
  • Each team must consist of exactly 2 members.
  • Participants must bring their own laptop, required software/tools, and extension board.
  • Only original work is permitted; plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
  • The hackathon consists of PPT Evaluation followed by Prototype Evaluation.
  • Teams must complete all development within the hackathon duration.
  • Late submissions may not be considered for evaluation.
  • Participants must follow all instructions issued by the organizing committee.
  • The decision of the Jury and Organizing Committee shall be final and binding.
  • For complete rules, evaluation criteria, problem statements, and event procedures, please refer to the official Event Rule Book/PDF.

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