HACKFEST2026
24 HOURS. 100+ BUILDERS. REAL IMPACT. /// OCTOBER 8–9, 2026 • BENGALURU
3 HACKATHON DOMAINS
In Phase 1, your team (1–3 members) explores the 3 engineering domains below, selects one, and submits your idea pitch deck. Shortlisted teams advance to the 24-Hour Live Hackathon at SVIT Bengaluru.
Once your team selects a domain in Phase 1, your choice is permanent and immutable. No domain changes will be permitted under any circumstances for the rest of the hackathon. Choose wisely!
Testing
Domain details and problem statements coming soon.
Domain 02
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Domain 03
Domain details and problem statements coming soon.
Step 1: Choose 1 Domain from above.
Step 2: Prepare your concept pitch deck (PPT / PDF).
Step 3: Submit via your domain's dedicated form above. Shortlisted teams advance to the 24-Hour Live Finale on October 8–9.
* Note: Specific problem statements under each domain unlock only when the 24-hour clock starts on Oct 8th.
HackFest is a premier 2-phase competition. Phase 1: Explore 3 domains, lock your domain, and submit your concept PPT. Phase 2: Shortlisted teams gather at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology for 24 uninterrupted hours of live coding once problem statements unlock on October 8th.
No matter which of the 3 engineering domains your team chooses, HackFest is your stage to build something real, demo live, and learn alongside fellow creators.
Cash Prize Pool
Continuous Sprint
Members Per Team
Swag & Certificates
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
Affiliated to VTU, Belagavi • Approved by AICTE, New Delhi • Accredited by NBA
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, located in Bengaluru, is known for academic rigor and a vibrant engineering community. Hosted by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, HackFest is the college’s premier national hackathon designed to empower student engineers to build production-grade solutions to real-world challenges.
Equipped with high-speed campus fiber, dedicated testing pods, and 24-hour power backup to ensure seamless development throughout the sprint.
Located in India's tech capital, facilitating direct on-site mentorship, jury participation, and hiring opportunities from top tier software companies.
EVENT SCHEDULE
From the Phase 1 online selection round to 24 uninterrupted hours of live building on campus:
Domain Selection & Idea Pitch
Teams of 1–3 choose 1 domain (locked upon selection) and submit their concept proposal. Shortlisted teams advance to Phase 2.
Problem Statements Released & 24H Sprint Begins
Official problem statements for each domain unlock. The 24-hour non-stop building sprint begins on campus at SVIT Bengaluru.
24-Hour Building & Mentorship
Non-stop engineering sprint with 1-on-1 industry architect reviews and continuous refreshments at SVIT Bengaluru.
Code Freeze & Live Jury Demos
The 24-hour sprint officially concludes. Finalist teams demonstrate their working products live on stage before the jury.
₹1,00,000+ Prize Ceremony & Goodies
Awarding ₹1,00,000+ cash prizes to winning teams and distribution of participant goodies kits and certificates.
PRIZES & GOODIES
Celebrating technical innovation and impactful engineering. Top performers compete for the cash prize pool, and all attendees receive exclusive goodies.
Cash Prize Pool
Awarded to the top performing teams and standout innovations across the competition domains.
Participant Swag Kits
Welcome kits featuring official stickers, custom badges, tech merchandise, and verified participation certificates for all registered participants.
BUILD SOMETHINGTHAT MATTERS.
Assemble your team of 1–3 members, choose your domain (strictly locked upon selection), and prepare your idea pitch deck. Shortlisted teams advance to the 24-Hour Live Hackathon at SVIT Bengaluru.