HACKLANTIC 2026 - National AI Hackathon
More than a Hackathon, it is a safe retreat, away from the chaos of the world, a place for you. An event that feels you.
HACKLANTIC
THE SCHEDULE
Event Timeline
Two days of hacking, learning, and building — from opening ceremony to the grand finale.
OPENING CEREMONY
Kick off Hacklantic with welcome addresses, keynote speakers, and the grand unveiling of challenge tracks.
HACKING BEGINS
Teams form, ideas ignite, and the 24-hour countdown starts. Mentors are on standby to guide your journey.
WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Expert-led deep-dive workshops on AI/ML, Web3, Cloud Infrastructure, and cutting-edge developer tools.
PRE-BUILD DETECTION — ROUND 1
Our tech crew audits all projects for plagiarism and pre-built code. Only original, on-site work moves forward.
NETWORKING MIXER
Take a breather — connect with fellow hackers, mentors, and sponsors over food, games, and good vibes.
MIDNIGHT CHALLENGES
Mini coding sprints and fun challenges to keep the energy alive through the night. Prizes for the bold.
FINAL SPRINT
Last hours to polish, debug, and perfect your creation. The finish line is calling — every minute counts.
PRE-BUILD DETECTION — ROUND 2
Second and final plagiarism sweep by our tech crew. Integrity is the backbone — only authentic projects qualify.
PROJECT SUBMISSIONS
Lock in your projects on Devfolio. Final commits, last pushes, and prepare your demo presentations.
DEMOS & JUDGING
Present your innovations to our expert panel of judges. Every project gets its moment in the spotlight.
AWARDS & CLOSING CEREMONY
Winners crowned, prizes distributed, and we celebrate the incredible journey together. See you at 2.0!
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THE TEAM
Our Crew
Your Questions, Answered
Who can participate in Hacklantic?
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What is the team size for Hacklantic?
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Guidelines
- 1 Teams of 2–4 members are allowed
- 2 Inter-college team members are allowed
- 3 Inter-specialization/branch team members are allowed
- 4 All engineering students (UG/PG) are eligible to participate
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Where and when will Hacklantic take place?
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Rules
- 1 Teams must register exclusively via Unstop
- 2 Registration fee: ₹250 per team
- 3 Problem statements will be released at the start of the hackathon
- 4 All work must be done during the 24-hour build sprint
- 5 Pre-built projects are STRICTLY PROHIBITED — any team found submitting previously developed code, repositories, or projects will be immediately disqualified without appeal
- 6 Teams must be present in-person at SIMATS Campus for the event
- 7 Plagiarism or use of copied/AI-generated code (without disclosure) will lead to immediate disqualification
- 8 Decision of judges will be final and binding
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Process / Format
- 1 Register exclusively on Unstop, team formation
- 2 Open Innovation tracks announced at event start
- 3 Mentor checkpoints every 6 hours during Sprint
- 4 Teams present and pitch to tracking judges
- 5 Prize distribution & top sponsor interaction
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LOCATION
Where the magic happens
SIMATS ENGINEERING
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