Corn City Hackathon 2026

Build for Chhindwara. Innovate for Madhya Pradesh. Six challenges, one bigger mission. Teams of 2–4 students, ₹299 per team.

Grand Finale: 12 December 2026 at 9:00 am, RoyalZ Informatics, Second Floor, In front of Nahar Hospital, Parasia Road, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh 480001

Prize pool ₹30,000: 1st ₹15,000, 2nd ₹10,000, 3rd ₹5,000.

Challenges

• AI-Driven Examination & On-Screen Marking Transformation — Reimagine how exams are set, conducted and evaluated — AI-assisted question papers, secure digital answer sheets and faster, fairer on-screen marking for colleges and universities.
• Multi-agent AI Campus Assistant — A team of cooperating AI agents that runs everyday campus life — admissions, timetables, fees, library, hostel and placements — for students, faculty and staff, 24×7.
• BhashaEdu — Multilingual Education Bridge — Break the language barrier in learning — turn lectures, notes and textbooks into Hindi, regional and tribal languages so every student can learn in the language they think in.
• EduOS — Intelligent Operating System for Education — One intelligent platform that connects everything an institution runs — admissions, attendance, academics, exams, fees and communication — with AI insights for better decisions.
• Open Innovation — Have a genuinely useful IT product idea that does not fit the other tracks? Build it here.
• Smart City — Make Chhindwara a smarter, cleaner and safer city — traffic, waste, water, parking and civic services.

Timeline

• Registration Opens — 1 October 2026 at 10:00 am
• Registration Closes — 15 November 2026 at 11:59 pm
• Idea / Project Submission Deadline — 25 November 2026 at 11:59 pm
• Shortlist Announcement — 1 December 2026 at 6:00 pm
• Grand Finale (Offline, Chhindwara) — 12 December 2026 at 9:00 am
• Results & Prize Distribution — 13 December 2026 at 6:00 pm

FAQ

Who can participate?

Any college student (any stream, any year) OR passed-out student / graduate from any stream — B.Tech, BCA, B.Sc, B.Com, BA, MBA, diploma, anything. Teams can mix current students and passouts. Each member needs a valid ID: college ID card for students, or degree / marksheet / passout certificate for graduates.

Can I come just to watch the Grand Finale?

Yes! Visitors are welcome — get a visitor pass on the Visit page (/visit): free, or at the price shown there. Show the QR pass with any photo ID at the entry desk. Seats are limited, so register early.

What is the team size?

Each team must have 2 to 4 members, including one team leader.

How much is the registration fee?

The participation fee is ₹299 per team (not per member). It is non-refundable.

Can one student be part of two teams?

No. One student can be in only one team. Email and mobile numbers are checked across all teams.

Can our team choose more than one challenge?

No. Each team selects exactly one challenge while registering.

How will I get my Registration ID?

Your unique Registration ID (like CCH26-EXM-0042) is generated instantly after successful payment and sent to all team members by email.

My payment was deducted but I did not get an ID. What should I do?

Do not pay again. Our system re-checks payments automatically. If you still do not receive the ID within 2 hours, contact us with your payment ID.

Where will the Grand Finale happen?

The Grand Finale is an offline event in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Venue details are shown on the website.

Will we get certificates?

Yes, every participant of a verified team receives a participation certificate.

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