Registrations open

Build.
Innovate.
Win.

Zeminent Campus Hackathon 2026— a national level hackathon for B.Tech, BCA, MCA and Diploma students. Three rounds, one offline finale, and a certificate for everyone who clears Round 1.

Free entry Solo or team of 2 All branches, all years No experience needed
847Already registered
₹10,000Prize pool
3Rounds
40Finale seats
How it runs

Three rounds. The field narrows each time.

Start online from your hostel room. Finish on stage in the college lab.

Round 01 · 27 Sep 2026

Online screening test

A 60-minute auto-evaluated test: 10 aptitude, 10 programming, 5 SQL, 5 web development, 5 AI basics and 5 logical reasoning. Answer in Java, Python, C++ or JavaScript.

60 minutes40 questionsAuto evaluatedOnline
EveryoneCan attempt
Round 02 · 3–5 Oct 2026

Coding challenge

Two algorithmic problems in your language of choice, judged on correctness first and efficiency second. Submitted and evaluated right inside your Zeminent dashboard.

120 minutes2 problems4 languagesHidden tests
Top 100Qualify
Round 03 · 10 Oct 2026

Grand finale — offline, on campus

Six hours in the college computer lab. The problem statement drops live at 10:00 AM, you build until 4:00 PM, then demo to judges, mentors and recruiters. Prizes the same evening.

6 hoursCollege labLive demoRecruiters present
Top 40Finalists
Rewards

₹10,000 in cash, and something for everyone else.

01 · Winner
₹5,000

Cash + interview slot

Winner certificate, a Zeminent course scholarship and a direct internship interview.

02 · Runner-up
₹3,000

Cash + mentorship

Runner-up certificate, course scholarship and a 1:1 session with a Zeminent engineer.

03 · Second runner-up
₹2,000

Cash + scholarship

Certificate and a scholarship on any Zeminent Full Stack or AI programme.

Every single participant gets

  • Participation certificate after Round 1
  • Free HTML course, GitHub guide, AI webinar
  • Zeminent community access
  • Finalist certificate for the top 40
  • Internship shortlisting for standout work
  • Merchandise and goodies at the finale
Problem themes

Pick a problem worth solving.

One theme is revealed live at the finale. These are the six it will come from.

Theme 01

AI for Campus

Assistants, timetabling, attendance — anything that removes admin work.

Theme 02

Smart College

Hostel, library, labs, transport, energy and facility operations.

Theme 03

EdTech

Learning, assessment, peer teaching and placement preparation.

Theme 04

Healthcare

Access, triage, records and mental health support for students.

Theme 05

Women Safety

Reporting, escorting, emergency response — built responsibly.

Theme 06

Sustainability

Waste, water, energy and the campus carbon footprint.

Mark your calendar

Key dates

RegistrationCloses 25 SepHard close. Not reopened.
Round 127 Sep60-minute online test.
Results29 SepTop 100 announced.
Round 23–5 OctCoding challenge window.
Grand finale10 OctOffline, 9 AM – 6 PM.
Questions

Before you register

Is it really free?

Yes. Registration, Round 1 and Round 2 cost nothing, and there is no fee to attend the finale. Lunch at the venue is on us.

I've never done a hackathon. Should I still enter?

Yes — Round 1 is a straightforward screening test covering aptitude, basic programming, SQL and reasoning. Most first-time participants clear it. Everything you need to prepare unlocks in your dashboard.

I'm not from CSE or IT.

All branches are welcome across B.Tech, BCA, MCA and Diploma. A third of Round 1 is aptitude and logical reasoning.

Do I need a team?

No. Enter solo or as a team of two, and your teammate can be from a different college. You choose at registration and can change it until the deadline.

What do I need to bring to the finale?

Your college ID, laptop and charger. Internet, power and lunch are provided at the venue.

How does internship shortlisting work?

Twenty to thirty participants are shortlisted on Round 2 submissions and finale performance, then contacted by email for an interview or mentorship session.

 

Your project could be
the one on stage.

Creating your free Zeminent account takes about a minute — and it’s the same account you’ll use for the tests, your certificate and everything after.