UDBHAV'26: The Ultimate 24-Hour Hackathon

UDBHAV'26 — BUILD. BREAK. SHIP. 24 Hours · 50 Teams · ₹45,000 Prize Pool · Sage University, Indore

UDBHAV is the flagship 24-hour offline hackathon by Alta School of Technology, hosted at Sage University, Indore. This is not a hackathon where ideas sit in slide decks. It is an arena where student teams build, break, and ship real working products in a single unbroken sprint. Whether you are a developer, designer, data scientist, or domain expert, if you have the drive to create something real under pressure, This is your event.

Key Dates at A Glance

• Registration Deadline: 15th April 2026
• Ppt Submission Deadline: 15th April 2026, 11:59 Pm
• Shortlisting Announced: 17th April 2026
• Grand Hackathon: 25th–26th April 2026
• Venue: M Block, Sage University, Indore.

How It Works — Two Stages

Stage 1 — Online PPT Submission Round (happening Right Here on Unstop)

Register on Unstop, Pay the ₹100 Registration Fee, and Submit a PowerPoint Presentation of Your Idea Before 15th April. Our Panel Reviews All Submissions and Shortlists the Top 50 Teams. Results Announced on 17th April.

Stage 2 — Grand 24-Hour Offline Hackathon (25th - 26th April, Sage University)

Shortlisted Teams Pay the Offline Entry Fee of ₹800 per Team (+ Optional ₹300 Mentor Fee) to Confirm Their Slot. Show up At Sage University on 25th April and Build for 24 Uninterrupted Hours — with Mentors, Meals, Rest Zones, and Energy to Push Through the Night.

Hackathon Tracks — Choose Your Domain

All Teams Must Choose One Track at The Time of PPT submission. Specific Problem Statements Will Be Dropped at The Event Kickoff (10:45 AM, 25th April).

Track 1 — AI & Large Language Models

Build Intelligent Agents, Llm-Powered Tools, Generative Apps, and Ai-Driven Solutions that Go Beyond the Ordinary.

Track 2 — Sustainability & Real-World Impact

Tech Solutions Addressing Climate Change, Agriculture, Accessibility, Public Health, or Any Pressing Social Challenge.

Track 3 — Web Dev: Fin Tech & Ed Tech

Next-Generation Web Applications Reshaping how People Manage Money, Learn, Pay, or Build Skills.

Track 4 — Cybersecurity & Blockchain

Secure Systems, Decentralised Applications, Identity Infrastructure, Privacy Tools, and Trust-Layer Technologies.

Track 5 — IoT & Smart Safety Systems

Connected Devices, Sensor-Driven Solutions, Smart Infrastructure, and Real-Time Safety or Monitoring Applications.

Prizes & Rewards

• 1st Place: ₹25,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
• 2nd Place: ₹12,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
• 3rd Place: ₹8,000 Cash + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
• Total Prize Pool: ₹45,000
• Additionally, All Participants Receive:
  • Official Participation Certificate (physical + Digital)
  • Exclusive Buildathon Goodies Kit (diary, Stickers, Branded Merch)
  • Access to Mentor Sessions with Industry Professionals
  • All Meals Covered — Lunch, Dinner, Midnight Snacks & Breakfast
  • Rest Zones with Tents, Mattresses & Pillows for Overnight Stays
  • Networking with Mentors, Judges, and Builders from Across India
  • Live Activities — Quiz, Photobooth, Food Stalls, and More

PPT Submission — What to Include

• Your Stage 1 PPT Submission Must Cover the Following:
• Problem Statement — What Problem Are You Solving and Why Does It Matter?
• Proposed Solution — Your Core Idea and Approach
• Track Selection — Which of The 5 Tracks Does Your Idea Fall Under?
• Tech Stack — Technologies, Frameworks, and Tools You Plan to Use
• Team Introduction — Names and Roles of Each Member
• Format: .Pptx or Pdf (google Slides Export Accepted)
• Submission: Upload Directly on This Unstop Page Before the Deadline.

Judging Criteria (Grand Hackathon)

Final Projects Will Be Evaluated On:

• Innovation & Originality (25%) — Is the Idea Genuinely Creative?
• Technical Execution (25%) — Code Quality, Architecture, Working Product
• Real-World Impact & Feasibility (20%) — Does It Solve a Real Problem?
• Problem-Solution Fit (15%) — how Well Does It Address the Chosen Ps?
• Presentation & Demo (15%) — Pitch Clarity and Live Demo Quality

Note: Diverse teams build better solutions! Teams with female members will receive exciting extra benefits and a competitive edge.

Venue & Facilities:

Venue: M Block, Sage University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Facilities Provided: High-Capacity Wi-Fi (200+ Devices), Power Extension Boards at All Tables, 24-Hour Water Stations, Secure Lockers for Prototypes, First Aid Station, Clean Washrooms Maintained 24 Hours, Rest Zones, and Food Stalls.

Stay Tuned for Ps Announcements, Schedule Updates, and Event News on Our Social Media.

Organised by Alta School of Technology · Sage University, Indore

"Build what matters. Ship what works."