Registrations close tonight, October 21, 2026, 11:59 pm IST, for VJTI Mumbai’s AI hackathon. Organized by Cognext.ai with Technovanza, VJTI. Engineering undergraduates can apply in teams of one or two. Round 1 is an online GitHub-based screening. Finalists join a 12-hour offline sprint on October 23–24 at VJTI. Prize pool: ₹1,00,000, plus certificates and internship prospects.
The official listing clarifies common doubts. Registration is free. Eligibility is undergraduate engineering students from any college. Teams may have one or two members, and each student joins only one team. Round 1 runs October 18–21. Theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Ensure shared links are public and accessible.
How to register for the VJTI Mumbai AI hackathon today
Open the Unstop listing for CognitionNext ’26 or use the website link displayed there. Click Register, sign in, and add teammate details if needed. Paste your GitHub profile and AI or ML project links. Ensure every link opens without login. Submit before 11:59 pm IST today, October 21, 2026, then track your status on Unstop.
Key dates and format: VJTI Mumbai AI hackathon
Round 1 is a screening of prior work. Round 2 is a 12-hour offline hackathon at VJTI, Mumbai, on October 23–24. Start time and reporting instructions will be announced by organisers. Plan travel buffers, carry valid ID cards, and expect participation certificates. Judging criteria will be released with the problem statement.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | October 21, 2026, 11:59 pm IST |
| Round 1 | October 18–21; online screening; GitHub and proof of work |
| Round 2 | October 23–24; VJTI Mumbai; 12-hour offline hackathon |
| Team size | 1–2 members |
| Prize pool | ₹1,00,000; potential internships; certificates |
| Fee | Free |
Eligibility and screening for the VJTI Mumbai AI hackathon
Eligibility targets undergraduate engineering students across colleges. Screening values shipped work over ideas. Share deployed apps, repositories, research, or demos as proof of work. Keep links public and stable. Plagiarism leads to disqualification. AI tools are allowed per guidelines. Only shortlisted teams move to the Mumbai offline round.
Rewards and on‑ground checklist for the VJTI Mumbai AI hackathon
Winners share ₹1,00,000, with certificates and potential internships at Cognext.ai. For the venue round, pack a laptop, chargers, power strip, hotspot, and college plus government IDs. Clone repos, pre-download datasets, and prepare a quick demo. If you intend to apply, act before 11:59 pm IST today, October 21, 2026.
