AI BUILD 2026 by 42 Learn
42 Learn
📌About the Event
AI BUILD 2026 is an industry-focused AI hackathon by 42 Learn designed to identify engineers who can build, integrate, and deploy intelligent AI systems for real-world problems. Participants progress through screening and advanced coding assessments before selected finalists compete in a two-day hackathon, building AI-powered solutions and presenting them to industry evaluators. The event offers a ₹2 lakh prize pool, internship opportunities, and visibility for high-paying AI and enterprise roles.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organizer: 42 Learn
- Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI, full-stack AI applications, system integration and real-world problem-solving.
- Format: Multi-stage competition:
- Level 1 – Screening Exam
- Level 2 – Advanced Exam
- Final Round – Hackathon
- Hackathon Duration: Two days
📅 Important Dates
- Registration: Currently Open on the official AI BUILD 2026 page as of August 12, 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- Target Participants: The event is positioned for engineers interested in designing and deploying intelligent AI systems.
- Level 1 – Screening Exam:
- Tests problem-solving ability, logic and fundamentals.
- Top performers are shortlisted for Level 2.
- Participants receive a performance report and upskilling resources.
- Level 2 – Advanced Exam:
- Open only to candidates selected from Level 1.
- Focuses on coding ability and structured thinking.
- Successful candidates qualify for the final hackathon.
- Final Hackathon:
- Open only to finalists.
- Participants work on real industry problem statements.
- Solutions are presented to industry evaluators.
- Final evaluation and jury deliberation are included in the Day 2 schedule
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- ₹2 lakh total prize pool for winners and standout innovators.
- Opportunity to secure high-CTC internships based on performance.
- Finalists receive priority interview opportunities with participating companies.
- Participants get exposure to industry evaluators and can build a portfolio-ready AI project based on real-world problems.
- The event promotes access to premium AI and enterprise opportunities, including roles advertised at up to ₹80 LPA; this should be viewed as potential career access rather than a guaranteed prize or placement.