Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026
Ministry of Education
📌 About the Event
The Smart India Hackathon 2026 is one of India’s largest nationwide innovation competitions organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education. The hackathon brings together students from across India to solve real-world problems provided by government departments, industries, and organizations. It encourages innovation, teamwork, and the development of technology-driven solutions with real societal impact.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Technology / Innovation Hackathon
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in Indian colleges and universities (engineering, management, and other disciplines)
- Team Size: Typically 6 members per team (with 1–2 mentors)
- Effort Level: High
- Submission Type: Problem statement solution, prototype development, and final live presentation
📅 Important Dates
- Event Dates: 2026 (Exact dates not specified by the organizer)
- Mode: Hybrid (online idea submission followed by offline/online grand finale rounds)
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Cash prizes for winning teams (exact prize pool not specified by the organizer)
- Certificates: Yes
- Visibility/Showcase: National-level recognition, evaluation by industry experts and government officials
- Travel & Experience: Finalists may be invited to national grand finale venues hosted across India
🎯 Execution Details
- Theme: Software solutions for government and industry problem statements
- Theme: Hardware-based innovations and prototypes
- Theme: Emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and sustainability
- Theme: Real-world problem solving for public sector challenges
- Resources: Mentorship from industry experts, access to problem statements from ministries and companies, and institutional guidance during development.
🔗 Official Link https://www.sih.gov.in/