Date
5 December 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break.
Organised by TEKSHETRA, iFocus Mission · 41st Indian Engineering Congress
41st IEC Hackathon
A student hackathon held with the 41st Indian Engineering Congress. Teams choose a theme, submit an idea, and build and present their solution. The Congress theme is Applied AI for Sustainable Development.
Venue
ESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Registration period
1 November – 21 November 2026
About
What this hackathon is
Engineering students form teams, submit an idea on a chosen theme, and build and present their solution at the hackathon. It is organised by The Institution of Engineers (India), and run by TEKSHETRA of iFocus Mission.
TEKSHETRA connects students, technology professionals and entrepreneurs through mentorship, industry connections, AI and technology workshops, and career readiness.
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How to take part
- Any student can register and submit their ideas online.
- Form a team of 5 to 8 members. Students from different colleges may form one team.
- The team leader registers the team and pays online between 1 and 21 November 2026.
- Submit the idea by 28 November 2026. Other members’ details are collected at submission.
- Prizes are given at the Congress, 18–20 December 2026.
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Who can participate
- Engineering students from any branch across India are eligible to participate.
- Students in their 3rd and 4th year are especially encouraged.
- Each team must have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 members, including the team leader.
- Registration is per team.
- The leader registers, pays, and is the contact for all organiser email.
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Registration fee
₹500 per person + 18% GST. The team leader pays the full team amount in one Razorpay payment.
| Team size | Fee | GST @ 18% | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 members | ₹2,500 | ₹450 | ₹2,950 |
| 6 members | ₹3,000 | ₹540 | ₹3,540 |
| 7 members | ₹3,500 | ₹630 | ₹4,130 |
| 8 members | ₹4,000 | ₹720 | ₹4,720 |
The fee is not refundable. A registration number is shown only after payment is confirmed. Keep it — you need it to submit the idea. If money is debited and no number appears, email tekshetra@ifocusmission.org with the team name and payment details.
Themes
Choose one theme
- Green Campus
- Smart Campus
- Secure Campus
- Innovative Campus
- Incubation Campus
- Healthy Campus
Within the chosen theme, the team defines its own problem and solution. AI tools and existing technologies are allowed. An existing project may be presented if it fits a theme.
Refer this attachment for a few example problem statements / idea starters on each theme
DownloadSubmit your ideas in the attached format
DownloadEvent day
5 December 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Gachibowli, Hyderabad, including a 30-minute lunch break. A simple lunch is provided.
Bring laptops, chargers and any equipment needed to build and demonstrate the project. Event merchandise is not provided.
Prizes
Up to ₹50,000
Certificates go to winners and to every participant. Shortlisted ideas are presented to incubators and potential investors for mentoring, incubation support, funding and investment. Final-round teams also meet industry experts and mentors. Prizes are given during the Congress, 18–20 December 2026, at ESCI.
SMIE
Optional student membership
Membership as a Student Member of The Institution of Engineers (India) (SMIE) is optional. It is not required for hackathon participation and is not included in the registration fee.
Contact
TEKSHETRA, iFocus Mission
Email tekshetra@ifocusmission.org. Include the team name and registration number, if you have one. This page is the official source for updates.
Team registration
41st IEC Hackathon — Team Registration
Registration 1 November 2026 – 21 November 2026 · ₹500 per person + 18% GST
Registration
1–21 November 2026
Online, by the team leader.
Idea submission closes
28 November 2026
Only after payment is confirmed.
Hackathon
5 December 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at ESCI.
Prize distribution
18–20 December 2026
At the 41st Indian Engineering Congress.
Innovate | Collaborate | Build a Better Tomorrow
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who can take part, how to register and pay, how to submit an idea, and what to expect on the day. This page is the official source if any detail is updated.
About the hackathon
A student hackathon held as part of the 41st Indian Engineering Congress, organised by The Institution of Engineers (India). Engineering students form teams, submit an idea on a chosen theme, and build and present their solution. The Congress theme is Applied AI for Sustainable Development.
TEKSHETRA of iFocus Mission, in collaboration with the 41st Indian Engineering Congress. TEKSHETRA connects students, technology professionals and entrepreneurs through mentorship, industry connections, AI and technology workshops, and career readiness.
5 December 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
No. Every team can register and submit their idea online through https://41iec.org/hackathon, from anywhere in India. The jury will evaluate all online submissions. Only shortlisted teams will be invited to present in person at ESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad on 5 Dec 2026.
Eligibility and teams
Any engineering student, from any branch. Students in their 3rd and 4th year are especially encouraged.
Each team must have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 members, including the team leader.
Yes. Students from different engineering colleges can form one team.
Registration is done per team, by the team leader. Form a team of 5 to 8 members before registering.
The team leader registers the team, makes the payment, and is the main point of contact. All organiser communication goes to the leader’s email.
Registration and payment
The team leader registers on this page between 1 and 21 November 2026, enters the team details, selects the team size, and pays online via Razorpay.
Team name, team size, and the leader’s name, email, phone number, college, branch, year of study, city and state. Details of the other members are collected later, during idea submission.
₹500 per person plus 18% GST. A team of 6 pays ₹3,000 + ₹540 GST = ₹3,540. The amount for the selected team size is shown before payment.
Only after payment is confirmed. It is shown on the confirmation page. Note it down and keep it — you need it to submit the idea.
No registration number is issued until payment is confirmed. You can try again before 21 November 2026. If money was debited and you did not receive a number, email tekshetra@ifocusmission.org with the team name and payment details.
No. The registration fee is non-refundable.
No. Student membership of The Institution of Engineers (India) is optional, is not required to participate, and is not included in the hackathon fee.
Idea submission
The team leader submits using the registration number and the leader’s registered email. Only teams whose payment is confirmed can submit.
28 November 2026.
Team name, the chosen theme, a problem statement, a solution description of up to 1,000 words, a supporting document, a link to a demo video, and the details of every team member. The number of members must match the registered team size. The leader’s details are carried over from registration.
PDF, Word or PowerPoint.
As a YouTube or Google Drive link. Video files are not uploaded. The link must be openable by reviewers: Public or Unlisted on YouTube, or “Anyone with the link” on Google Drive.
Yes, if it is relevant to one of the hackathon themes.
Themes
Green Campus, Smart Campus, Secure Campus, Innovative Campus, Incubation Campus and Healthy Campus. The team chooses one theme when submitting the idea.
Within the chosen theme, the team defines its own problem statement and solution.
Yes. AI tools are allowed, and you may build on existing technologies.
Event day
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on 5 December 2026, including a 30-minute lunch break.
Yes. A simple lunch is provided to all participants at the venue.
Laptops, chargers and any other equipment needed to build and demonstrate the project. Further instructions for the day will be shared on this page.
No. Event merchandise or swag will not be provided.
Results and prizes
Prizes of up to ₹50,000. Prize categories will be announced on this page.
During the 41st Indian Engineering Congress, 18–20 December 2026, at ESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Yes. Winners and all participants receive a certificate. Every participant receives a Certificate of Participation.
Shortlisted ideas are presented to incubators and potential investors for mentoring, incubation support, funding and investment. Final-round teams also meet industry experts and mentors.
Contact
Email TEKSHETRA, iFocus Mission at tekshetra@ifocusmission.org. Include the team name and registration number, if you have one.