Smart Ration Dispenser Hackathon 2026
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
📌 About the Event
The Smart Ration Dispenser Hackathon 2026 is a project-based engineering competition organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), in association with NSS SRMIST and The Institution of Engineers (India), Kattankulathur Local Centre.
Organized as part of the Engineer’s Day 2026 celebrations, the hackathon challenges student teams to design and build a portable, IoT-enabled, solar or hybrid-powered smart ration dispenser. The system must integrate smart card or biometric authentication, automated dispensing, inventory monitoring, and refilling mechanisms to modernize and secure public distribution systems.
🗓️ Program Details & Schedule
- Organizing Body: Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRMIST (Kattankulathur Campus)
- Associated Partners: NSS SRMIST & IEI (Kattankulathur Local Centre)
- Main Event Date: September 15, 2026 (Engineer’s Day)
| Milestone | Date |
| Last Date for Registration | August 15, 2026 |
| Team Confirmation & Rubrics Announcement | August 17, 2026 |
| Video-Demo Submission (Fabricated Kit) | September 12, 2026 |
| Hackathon Event & Final Evaluation | September 15, 2026 |
👥 Eligibility & Team Structure
- Team Size: Maximum of 5 students per team.
- Core Domains: Open to engineering and technology students interested in automation, embedded systems, IoT, mechanical fabrication, and renewable energy integration.
💳 Registration & Payment Details
- Registration Requirement: Online registration is mandatory. Participants must upload the proof of online payment with the Team Name set as the file name.
- Account Name: ISHRAE STUDENTS CHAPTER.SRM UNIV
- Account Number: 117001000635544
- Bank Name: City Union Bank Ltd.
- IFSC Code: CIUB0000117
- Branch: Tambaram, Chennai (SRMIST Extension Counter)
🏆 Key Benefits & Rewards
- Hands-on Experience: Practical exposure in product design, hardware fabrication, and IoT sensor integration.
- Recognition: Compete for attractive cash prizes and institutional certificates awarded during Engineer’s Day 2026 celebrations.