Hackathons in India (2026)
India has one of the busiest hackathon calendars in the world, from college tech fests and government innovation challenges to company AI hackathons. These are the hackathons on Hack4Hack run from India, online and in person.
Open and upcoming
AgentX Hackathon 2026
Build AI agents that get real work done. 24 hours, online. Free to register.
Hackathon by Hack4Hack · Online · ₹3.75L in prizes · Free · Registration closes 2 Nov 2026
ML Gradient Wars 2026
A 48-hour ML battle. ₹5 lakh in prizes, and every member of the top 3 teams is referred to The Data Foundation for a 3-month internship.
Datathon by Hack4Hack · Online · ₹5L in prizes · ₹1999 entry · Registration closes 10 Nov 2026
Hack4Hack Crew Hiring Challenge 2026
We are hiring 2 Full-stack Engineers. Skip the CV: solve a real Hack4Hack problem. Paid internship or full-time, remote, open worldwide. Free to enter.
Hiring Challenge by Hack4Hack · Online · Prizes: 2 Full-stack Engineer roles: the top 5 for each problem statement get an interview · Free · Registration closes 15 Nov 2026
NovaStark Hacks 2026
Ignite Ideas. Engineer Impact. ₹2,70,000+ Prize Pool · Free Entry · Grand Finale in Mumbai
Hackathon by NovaStark Hacks · Hybrid · Mumbai · ₹2.7L in prizes · Free · Registration closes 7 Dec 2026
Past hackathons in india
ML Challenge Hack4Hack 2026
A two-round machine-learning challenge. A 24-hour Round 1 starts when the problem statement and dataset go live on 22 Oct; the top 100 get a new problem and dataset on 27 Oct.
Datathon by Hack4Hack · Online · ₹1L in prizes · Free · Ended 28 Oct 2026
About hackathons in india
Each hackathon shows its prize pool, entry fee, team size, eligibility and registration deadline. City pages such as Mumbai and the in-person hackathons list events near you.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find upcoming hackathons in India?
This page lists every hackathon on Hack4Hack run from India, with the nearest deadlines first. Filter all hackathons by theme, mode, city, prize and fee on the hackathons page.
Are hackathons in India free?
Most are free to enter. When an organizer charges a fee, it is shown on the hackathon page before you register.
Will I get a certificate?
Every team that submits a project gets a participation certificate when the hackathon ends, and winners get a certificate of achievement. Some organizers add their own certificates too.
Can I join without a team?
Yes. Register and tick “I don’t have a full team yet” to list your team under Find a team, or ask to join a team that is looking for members. Some hackathons also allow solo entries.