NexHack 2.0
By Institute of Information Technology & Management (IITM)
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A 36-hour national-level hackathon in New Delhi for college students — ₹37,000+ prize pool, mentorship, and networking.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹37,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Institute of Information Technology & Management (IITM)
- Application deadline
- 3d — 26 Sept 2026
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this competition
NexHack 2.0 is a 36-hour national-level hackathon organised by the Institute of Information Technology & Management (IITM), New Delhi, scheduled for 25th–26th September 2026. The hackathon brings together student innovators from across India to build AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges.
Who Should Apply Open to students from all colleges and universities. Teams of 2–5 members. Cross-disciplinary teams are encouraged, and beginners are highly welcome.
Format & Timeline The competition has multiple phases:
- Phase 1: Registration — Register via Devfolio before the deadline.
- Phase 2: Online Idea Presentation (5th September 2026) — Teams present their project idea online to a mentor panel, covering problem statement, proposed solution, tech stack, key features, expected impact, prototype (recommended), and future scope. A Q&A session follows.
- Phase 3: Shortlisting — Top-scoring teams from the online round advance to the finale.
- Phase 4: Final Offline Hackathon (25th–26th September 2026) — Shortlisted teams build, refine, and enhance their solutions over 36 hours at IITM, Janakpuri, New Delhi, with mentorship and industry guidance.
- Phase 5: Final Evaluation & Winner Announcement — Teams demo their working solutions; winners are announced at the closing ceremony.
Judging Criteria Online round: Innovation & Originality (25%), Problem Relevance & Impact (20%), Feasibility (20%), Technical Approach (15%), Presentation Clarity (10%), Scalability & Future Scope (10%). Final round: Innovation, Technical Complexity, Functionality, UI/UX, Real-world Impact, Presentation, Scalability, Business Potential.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of INR 37,000+, plus swags, goodies, and participation certificates for all eligible participants. Food and refreshments provided throughout the 36-hour offline hackathon. Free accommodation for shortlisted offline participants.
Eligibility Open to all college/university students. Teams of 2–5 members. Cross-disciplinary teams encouraged. Beginners welcome.
How to Apply Register your team via the Devfolio link provided. Important announcements will be shared via email and the WhatsApp community.
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Organizers
Organizer
Institute of Information Technology & Management (IITM)
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹37,000
What You Get
This is a prize competition, not a grant or loan: winning teams receive a share of a total cash prize pool of ₹37,000+, with winners announced at the closing ceremony. Beyond the prize money, all eligible participants get swags, goodies, and participation certificates, and shortlisted offline finalists receive free accommodation plus food and refreshments throughout the 36-hour hackathon. Participants also get mentorship and guidance from industry experts during the build, networking opportunities with mentors, judges and fellow innovators, recognition across NexVerse platforms and the tech community, and a nationally competitive project to strengthen their portfolio.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
