What are online competitions for students?

Competitions on Internshala are contests, hackathons, quizzes, and events that students can take part in, ranging from fully online formats to in-person events hosted at colleges and institutions. They're organized by colleges, companies, government bodies, and student organizations, and cover everything from coding and design challenges to case studies, quizzes, and scholarship applications. Participating helps students build real-world skills, add achievements to their resume, and compete for cash prizes, PPOs, and certificates.

Are competitions on Internshala free to join?

Yes, the vast majority of competitions listed on Internshala are free to enter. Each listing clearly shows whether it's "Free" or "Paid" before you register, so you can filter and choose based on your preference.

Who can participate in these competitions?

Eligibility varies by competition; some are open to all students across India, while others are limited to a specific college, degree, or year of study. Each competition page lists its own eligibility criteria (such as academic background, team size, or age group), so it's best to check the details before registering.

How do I find hackathons, quizzes, or scholarships for students?

You can browse competitions by category directly on the page: hackathons, contests, quizzes, events, scholarships, and college fests are all listed separately, with details like prize money, location, and deadline shown on each listing. New opportunities are added regularly, so you can also check back often or explore the "latest competitions" section to see what's just been posted.

Are the certificates from these competitions valid?

Yes, most competitions on Internshala offer participation or winner certificates from the organizing college, company, or institution. These certificates are valid proof of participation and can be added to resumes, LinkedIn profiles, or college portfolios to showcase initiative and skill.

How often are new competitions added on Internshala?

New competitions are added on a regular, ongoing basis, with hundreds of active listings at any given time across categories like hackathons, quizzes, contests, and scholarships. Deadlines and dates are updated in real time, so the page always reflects current, open opportunities.

Competitions for Students in India October, 2026

Hackathons

Contests

Quizzes

Events

Scholarships

College Fest

Latest Competitions

Contests 💰 Awards

GENCRAFT’26 Technical Competitions 2026

M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering (MKCE), Karur

📅 9 Oct 2026 | 📍 M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur | 🏷️ Free

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Contests 📜 Certificates

Think to Blink Contest 2026: Circuit Analysis & Digital Electronics Competition at KSRCT

K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology (KSRCT)

📅 6 Oct 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Hackathons 💵 ₹4,500

PVPSIT Coding Event 2026

PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology (PVPSIT)

📅 3 Oct 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Hackathons 💰 Awards

hackCBS 9.0: India’s Largest Student-Run Hackathon 2026

Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), University of Delhi

📅 1 Nov 2026 | 📍 Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), University of Delhi, New Delhi | 🏷️ Free

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Contests 💵 ₹10,000

Switch Day 2026 : Case Competition

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

📅 4 Oct 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Contests 💵 ₹50,000

BeWise MindSprint 2026

BeWise

📅 21 Nov 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Hackathons

Hackathons 💵 ₹4,500

PVPSIT Coding Event 2026

PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology (PVPSIT)

📅 3 Oct 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Hackathons 💰 Awards

hackCBS 9.0: India’s Largest Student-Run Hackathon 2026

Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), University of Delhi

📅 1 Nov 2026 | 📍 Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), University of Delhi, New Delhi | 🏷️ Free

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Hackathons 💵 ₹1,50,000

GreenMind Sustainable AI Hackathon 2.0 2026

Green Computing Foundation

📅 14 Nov 2026 | 🌐 Hybrid | 🏷️ Free

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Hackathons 💵 ₹1.75 Lakh

HacXLerate 2026

ByteXL

📅 4 Oct 2026 | 🌐 Hybrid | 🏷️ Paid

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Hackathons 🏆 ₹7,000

HAMMER – Hack Analyze Master Market Execute Rule

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS)

📅 5 Oct 2026 | 📍 Ramaiah Technology Campus | 🏷️ Paid

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Hackathons 🏆 ₹20,000

Hacktivate – 24-Hour Predictive Systems Hackathon

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS)

📅 5 Oct 2026 | 📍 Ramaiah Technology Campus | 🏷️ Paid

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Contests

Contests 💰 Awards

GENCRAFT’26 Technical Competitions 2026

M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering (MKCE), Karur

📅 9 Oct 2026 | 📍 M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur | 🏷️ Free

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Contests 📜 Certificates

Think to Blink Contest 2026: Circuit Analysis & Digital Electronics Competition at KSRCT

K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology (KSRCT)

📅 6 Oct 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Contests 💵 ₹10,000

Switch Day 2026 : Case Competition

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

📅 4 Oct 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Contests 💵 ₹50,000

BeWise MindSprint 2026

BeWise

📅 21 Nov 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Contests 💵 ₹1 lakh

Alliance Intellect Nexus 3.0

Alliance School of Law, Alliance University

📅 20 Nov 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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SymBMUN 2026: Model United Nations at SCMS Nagpur

Contests 💵 ₹50,000

SymBMUN 2026 – 1st Edition

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Nagpur

📅 11 Oct 2026 | 📍 | 🏷️ Free

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Quizzes

Quizzes 💵 ₹5500

Visualize IT – The Business Analytics Quiz 2026

University College of Commerce and Business management, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana

📅 5 Oct 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Quizzes 💰 Awards

Know the Risk, Be Prepared – Floods & Landslides Awareness Quiz 2026

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

📅 26 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Quizzes 💵 ₹25,000

National Quiz Competition on CA Day

MyGov

📅 30 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Quizzes 💵 Certificates

TCS InQuizitive 2026

TCS

📅 31 Dec 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Quizzes 💰 ₹1,00,000

Krishi Medha Quiz 2026

Acharyapuram Agri Business Management School

📅 31 Dec 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Quizzes 🎁 Fit India Hamper.

Commonwealth Games 2030 Quiz

MyGov

📅 29 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Events

Events 💰 Awards

Youth United Festival 2026 Long Jump Competition

Youth United Council of India (YUCI)

📅 25 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Events 💰 Awards

AI for Experiential Learning Design Workshop 2026

IPN Leadership academy

📅 25 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Events 💰 Awards

AI Interpretability & Safety Research Workshop 2026

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

📅 25 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Events 💰 Awards

AMD AI Engage Developer Program 2026

University of Delhi

📅 30 Sep 2027 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Events 💰 Awards

Strategic Sales Acceleration Workshop 2026 by Coach Guru

Coach Guru Pvt. Ltd.

📅 15 Nov 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Events 💰 Awards

MASEM Using R & Jamovi Workshop 2026

ServiceSetu Academics

📅 25 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Scholarships

Scholarships 💵 Up to ₹1 Lakh

SDEF Shiksha Shakti Scholarship 2026-27

Swami Dayanand Education Foundation

📅 31 Oct 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Scholarships 💵 Up to ₹2 Lakh

SDEF India Scholarship 2026-27

Swami Dayanand Education Foundation

📅 31 Oct 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Scholarships 💵 ₹3,800

CG Post-Matric Scholarship

Government of Chhattisgarh

📅 30 Dec 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Scholarships 💵 ₹1,500

E-Grantz 3.0 Scholarship

Government of Kerala

📅 30 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Scholarships 💵 Upto ₹8,000

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship

Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal

📅 31 Dec 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Scholarships 💵 Upto ₹3,200

Sitaram Jindal Scholarship

Sitaram Jindal Foundation

📅 31 Mar 2027 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Past competitions

Closed 💵 ₹60,000

HackSynthesis 3.0 – 2026

University of Engineering and Management (UEM), Kolkata

📅 20 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Closed 💵 ₹15,00,000

SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2026-27

SBI Foundation

📅 20 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Closed 💰 Awards

SPPU Avishkar Research Competition 2026–27

Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)

📅 22 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Closed 💰 Awards

NCDEX IPFT Hack the Risk 6.0 2026

NCDEX Investor Protection Fund Trust (NCDEX IPFT)

📅 23 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Closed 💰 Awards

BIT CODE September Round 2026

Hackathon and Coding Club (HnCC), BIT Sindri

📅 21 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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Closed 💵 ₹4000

ELEVATE 2026 Technical Project Competition at MET BKC Nashik

YHills × MET Bhujbal Knowledge City (AISA)

📅 18 Sep 2026 | 🌐 Online | 🏷️ Free

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