36 hours of non-stop innovation, building, and code at RV Institute of Technology, Chebrolu. Registration: October 6 (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM) • Hackathon Kickoff: 7:00 PM • Concludes October 8. Compete solo or in teams of up to 5 across 5 high-impact tracks for the ₹50,000 Prize Pool.
HackPradesh 2026 is an intense 36-hour inter-collegiate hackathon organized by RV Institute of Technology, Chebrolu, Guntur District. It brings together brilliant developers, designers, and innovators to build working solutions for real-world challenges across 5 modern domains from October 6 to 8, 2026.
Everything you need to turn ambitious ideas into functional, pitch-ready software and hardware.
36 hours to engineer a working MVP from scratch — a battle-tested portfolio piece that grabs recruiters' attention.
Direct cash prize pool along with winner trophies, certificates of excellence, and VIP tech goodies.
Experienced industry engineers and domain faculty roam the floor to debug, unblock, and refine your pitch.
Collaborate with ambitious students across colleges, exchange ideas, and build lasting friendships with fellow hackers.
Every attendee receives an official participation certificate accredited by RV Institute of Technology.
Full campus security, rest pods, high-speed Wi-Fi, midnight coffee, hot meals, and energy snacks provided throughout all 36h.
Pick from 6 forward-looking domains. Problem statements tailored to each track will be unlocked on hackathon morning.
Harness LLMs, computer vision, neural models, and agentic workflows to build intelligent automations and reasoning systems.
Integrate microcontrollers, sensory arrays, edge hardware, and telemetry into smart, reactive physical environments.
Detect vulnerabilities, build zero-trust defenses, harden application surfaces, and design resilient cryptographic protocols.
Turn raw, high-volume datasets into predictive insight, intuitive interactive dashboards, and actionable intelligence.
Mirror physical machinery, buildings, and industrial ecosystems with live 3D simulations and continuous data feedback loops.
Architect robust, high-performance full-stack web platforms, responsive user interfaces, REST/GraphQL APIs, and serverless applications.
Ideas Beyond Limits — RV Institute of Technology (RVIT), Chebrolu • 6–8 October 2026
Rigorous milestone reviews conducted by technical domain experts & academic evaluation panel
Problem statement understanding, database & system architecture, chosen tech stack feasibility.
NO ELIMINATIONWorking MVP execution, code quality, edge-case resilience, feature progress and jury Q&A defense.
ELIMINATION ROUNDPolished live stage presentation, product scalability, practical impact and final grand prize scoring.
FINAL WINNER SELECTIONSituated in Chebrolu, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, RVIT boasts state-of-the-art computational infrastructure, high-speed campus networking, and comfortable facilities tailored for 24-hour endurance hackathons.
Need help with registration, domain questions, or travel arrangements? Contact the student lead team directly.
Got questions before signing up? Here are the most common things hackers ask us.
Any undergraduate, postgraduate, or diploma student enrolled in an accredited college or university is eligible. We welcome students from all years and branches — whether you are a fresher or a seasoned builder!
Teams can consist of 1 to 5 members (solo participants are welcome). The registration fee is ₹300 per participant, which covers full access to the 36-hour event, official welcome kit, meals, snacks, coffee, Wi-Fi, and certificates. Additional team members' details are optional during registration.
The event features a total cash prize pool of ₹50,000 along with HackPradesh Winner Trophies, excellence certificates, VIP tech swag, and mentorship opportunities.
The tracks are: 1) AI & Machine Learning, 2) Internet of Things (IoT), 3) Cyber Security, 4) Data Science & Analytics, and 5) Digital Twin. Detailed industry-aligned problem statements will be revealed during the opening ceremony on October 6 at 7:00 AM.
Bring your own laptops, chargers, extension cords, and any specialized hardware (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, sensor kits) needed for IoT or Digital Twin tracks. RVIT will provide power boards, high-speed Wi-Fi, and workstations.
Yes! Lunch, dinner, midnight refreshments, morning breakfast, and continuous coffee/water will be served on campus across all 36 hours. Designated rest zones are available for hackers needing a short power nap.
Join 500+ builders, creators, and engineers at RV Institute of Technology this October 6–8, 2026. Registration: Oct 6 (8:00–11:00 AM) • Hackathon Kickoff: 7:00 PM. Compete for the ₹50,000 Prize Pool.