HackWithAditya 2026
Aditya University
📌 About the Event
HackWithAditya 2026 is a 48-hour residential hackathon presented by Aditya University in association with Oracle Academy and in collaboration with the OpenAI Student Collective. College and university students in India can participate in teams of 4–6 members by submitting an existing working prototype for screening. Shortlisted teams will enhance their prototypes during the on-campus hackathon and compete for a total cash prize pool of ₹5 lakh across six judged categories.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organizer: Aditya University
- Mode of conduct: On-site
- Venue: Aditya University, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Duration: 48 hours
- Team size: 4–6 members
- Registration fee: Free for Level 1; ₹800 per member for shortlisted Level 2 participants
📅 Important Dates
- Level 1 registration opens: 15 October 2026
- Level 1 submission deadline: 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Screening and ownership verification: 26–30 November 2026
- Shortlist announcement: 1 December 2026
- Level 2 payment and document deadline: 9 December 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Hackathon dates: 18–20 December 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open to currently enrolled college and university students in India.
- Participants must submit an existing working prototype for Level 1 screening.
- Submissions are assessed on problem relevance, prototype credibility, feasibility, technical clarity, and originality.
- Selected teams must attend the on-campus hackathon at Aditya University.
- AI tools are permitted, but their use must be disclosed.
🏆 Benefits for Participants
- Compete for a total cash prize pool of ₹5,00,000 across six judged categories.
- Receive a participation certificate if selected for Level 2 and participating in the build.
- Get three days of hostel accommodation and meals during Level 2.
- Receive an event T-shirt and snacks during the hackathon.
- Interact with mentors, startups, and potential pilot partners.