48-Hour National-Level Hackathon  |  ₹5,00,000 Prize Pool

Organized by Aditya University, Andhra Pradesh

In Association with Oracle Academy

In Collaboration with OpenAI Student Collective

All You Need to Know About HackWithAditya 2026

Got a working prototype? Ready to take it to the next level?

HackWithAditya 2026 brings together student innovators, developers, and technology enthusiasts from across India for an exciting 48-hour residential hackathon, where existing prototypes evolve into impactful, real-world solutions.

Unlike conventional hackathons, HackWithAditya follows a prototype-first approach: bring your existing working prototype, qualify through online screening, and take on new engineering challenges during an intensive 48-hour build at Aditya University.

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Level 1 is completely FREE. Assemble your team of 4–6 builders and submit your working prototype before 25 November 2026.

Please read the following important instructions carefully:

  1. Official Registration: Devpost was used only for promotional purposes. All participants must register through our official website: https://hackathon.adityauniversity.in/

  2. Team Formation: Solo participation is not allowed. Each team must have a minimum of 4 members. Inter-college teams are also permitted.

  3. Idea Submission: All teams must submit their project ideas through the official website. Devpost registration alone is not sufficient.

  4. Round 1 – Online: Official website registration and idea submission are mandatory for the first round. Only submissions through the official website will be considered.

  5. Next Round – On Campus: Participants who qualify for the next round must visit the Aditya University campus to participate in the subsequent round.

(Please go through official website of HackwithAditya and do register and submit your idea in that website , Not only in devpost but also in website )

Official Website: https://hackathon.adityauniversity.in/

Explore complete eligibility details, innovation tracks, rules, submission requirements, and event arrangements on the official website.

Your team. Your code. Your moment.

Requirements

Level 1 — Online Prototype Screening (FREE)

Register your team and submit an existing working prototype for evaluation. Shortlisted teams will be invited to the on-site finale.

Level 2 — The 48-Hour Enhancement Challenge

Compete at Aditya University, tackle new technical enhancement challenges, collaborate with innovators, and showcase your engineering skills before a technical jury. Shortlisted participants pay ₹800 per member, covering on-campus accommodation, meals, an event kit, and other essentials

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

₹ 500,000 in prizes
Cash prize
₹ 500,000 in cash
1 winner

1.Overall Winners
Top teams across all themes.
2.Strongest Engineering
Best technical execution and architecture.
3.Best User Impact
The most meaningful real-world value for users.
4.Hardware Innovation
Best use of hardware and embedded systems.
5.Best Women-Led Team
Strongest team led by a woman.
6.Community Choice
Voted for by fellow participants

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

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Judges

Dr.G SURESH

Dr.G SURESH
Aditya University

Dr.M V RAJESH

Dr.M V RAJESH
Aditya University

Dr.G RAMU

Dr.G RAMU
Dean of TT

Dr.A VANATHI

Dr.A VANATHI
Aditya University

Judging Criteria

  • Problem relevance
  • Prototype credibility
  • 48-hour feasibility
  • Technical clarity
  • Originality