Aarambhathon 2.0 : First-Year Exclusive Hackathon
K.R. Mangalam University
📌 About the Event
Aarambhathon 2.0 is the flagship, first-year-exclusive hackathon of K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram. The two-day event encourages students to solve real-world problems, develop innovative prototypes, and showcase their ideas with guidance from mentors. It welcomes students from technical and non-technical backgrounds, making it an opportunity for beginners to explore innovation and teamwork.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organiser: K.R. Mangalam University
- Mode of Conduct: Offline, on campus
- Venue: K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram, Haryana
- Event Dates: November 20–21, 2026
- Duration: 30+ hours
- Hackathon Themes: AI and automation, sustainability, smart education, cybersecurity, fintech, health and safety, and open innovation.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 31 October 2026
- Preliminary Round: November 2026
- Quarterfinals: November 2026
- Semifinals: January 2027
- National Grand Finale: January 2027
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility Criteria
- Open exclusively to first-year students of K.R. Mangalam University.
- Valid university credentials are required.
- No prior coding experience is necessary.
- Team Formation
- Teams must have 2–4 members.
- Students can contribute through coding, design, ideation, or presentations.
- Rules and Guidelines
- Submit the required PPT/PDF within the registration guidelines and deadline.
- Projects must follow the originality requirements; plagiarised code and prohibited pre-built solutions are not allowed.
- Participants must follow the event schedule and organizers’ instructions.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- First Prize: ₹15,000, certificates, swag, and mentorship.
- Second Prize: ₹10,000, certificates, and swag.
- Best Idea Award: ₹5,000 and recognition for the most innovative concept.
- Participation Benefits: Certificates, networking opportunities, and access to future events.
- Additional Opportunity: Direct entry to the HACKKRMU semifinals for eligible top teams, as stated on the official website