Neural Storm 2026
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
📌 About the Event
Neural Storm 2026 is a national-level Python AI/ML hackathon organized by JNTUH students in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH). The event invites college students to develop AI-powered solutions to real-world problems across three tracks: Future Tech, Green Planet and Human Impact. Participants can explore applications such as smart traffic management, environmental monitoring, healthcare support and inclusive education.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Competition Type: National-Level Python AI/ML Hackathon
- Mode of Conduct: Online
- Organizer: Neural Storm student organizing team, in collaboration with JNTUH
- Tracks: Future Tech, Green Planet and Human Impact
- Team Size: 1–3 participants
- Registration Fee: Free
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Opens: 23 October 2026, 8:00 PM IST
- Registration Closes: 2 November 2026, 8:00 PM IST
- Hackathon Begins: 2 November 2026, 8:00 PM IST
- Project Submission Deadline: 4 November 2026, 8:00 PM IST
- Results and Certificates: 9 November 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open to college students across India from all academic branches.
- Participants can compete individually or in teams of up to three members.
- Choose one problem statement from the Future Tech, Green Planet or Human Impact track.
- Mention the selected problem statement during registration.
- Develop a Python-based AI/ML solution addressing the selected problem.
- Projects will be evaluated on innovation, feasibility and impact.
🏆 Benefits for Participants
- Total Prize Pool: ₹20,000.
- First Prize: ₹10,000.
- Second Prize: ₹5,000.
- Third Prize: ₹3,000.
- Best Performer Award: ₹2,000.
- Participation certificates for all participants.
- Opportunity to develop practical Python, AI and machine learning skills.