The Arch : RAG and Agentic AI Hackathon
By Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
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Quick Answer
A high-stakes online hackathon challenging Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students to build scalable Agentic AI and Advanced RAG frameworks, with a ₹45,000 cash prize.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹45,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 13 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The Arch: RAG and Agentic AI Hackathon, hosted on Unstop by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, is a high-stakes engineering challenge designed for the brightest minds in India. This competition pushes participants to build scalable, production-ready Agentic AI and Advanced RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) frameworks. It's a comprehensive full-stack technical and business challenge, where the goal is to architect systems that demonstrate absolute contextual fidelity under rigorous stress tests and deliver clear, real-world utility, moving beyond basic wrappers.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students across India, regardless of their college, university, or academic background (including B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, Statistics, etc.). While no prior production-level AI experience is strictly required, a strong technical grounding is highly recommended for participants to excel.
Team Structure Teams must consist of 1 to 3 members. Inter-college teams and inter-specialization teams are highly encouraged to foster diverse perspectives and skill sets. Each participant can register with only one team; duplicate registrations will lead to disqualification. All team members must have an active Unstop account.
Problem Statement & Tracks Participants are required to select one of the following domain tracks around which to build their AI system:
- Healthcare
- Finance
- FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)
- Entertainment
- Manufacturing
- Legal Services
Evaluation Structure The competition features a two-round evaluation process:
- Round 1: Architecture & Implementation Submission Teams must submit a comprehensive case study in a PPT format (maximum 20 slides), production-ready code via a GitHub repository, and a live working demo link of their solution.
- Round 2: Grand Finale Presentation Shortlisted teams will present their solutions live for 12 minutes, followed by an 8-minute Q&A session with an expert panel of judges.
Prizes The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of ₹45,000.
How to Apply Registration for The Arch hackathon closes on June 13, 2026. Interested students should register their teams through the official Unstop competition page.
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Organizers
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) Established in 1951 as the first Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Kharagpur is the largest IIT by campus size and student strength. Located in Kharagpur, West Bengal, it pioneered engineering education in…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹45,000
What You Get
- A cash prize of \u20b945,000 for the winning team.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
