Quantumard National Hackathon 2026 is a national-level student innovation hackathon open to engineering and technology students across India. Participants compete in domains like AI, Web Development, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Healthcare, Sustainability, and Open Innovation.

🚀 REGISTRATIONS OPEN • DEADLINE: FEB 10, 2026

QUANTUMARD
NATIONAL HACKATHON
2026

India's Premier Student Tech Challenge — Ideate, Build, Win

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📅 Phase 1: Feb 10(Late Window),2026 🔧 Phase 2: Feb 10-20 🏆 Finals: March 1
💰 Cash Prize 🎓 1000+ Colleges 📜 Certificates for All

Why Join Quantumard?

Transform your ideas into reality with incredible rewards and recognition

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Massive Prize Pool

Win cash prizes along with exciting goodies and merchandise for top performers.

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Certificates & Recognition

Every participant gets certificates. Winners get national recognition and LinkedIn features.

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Internship Opportunities

Top teams get direct internship offers and job opportunities with partner companies.

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Mentorship

Get guidance from industry experts and experienced mentors throughout the hackathon.

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College Recognition

Bring glory to your institution and build your reputation as an innovator.

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Career Boost

Stand out in placements with real project experience and competition success.

Hackathon Timeline

Three phases leading to the grand finale

PHASE 1 • IDEATION ROUND

Submit Your Ideas

Registration Deadline: Feb 10 , 2026
Submission: Feb 10,2026
Results: Feb 11
Fee: FREE for all participants

Submit your innovative ideas and problem statements. Best ideas move forward!
PHASE 2 • PROTOTYPE ROUND

Build Your Solution

Round Duration: Feb 7 - Feb 15
Submission: Feb 15
Fee: ₹200 per participant

Shortlisted teams build working prototypes. Top teams advance to finals!
FINALS • PITCH & WIN

Grand Finale

Date: Feb 15, 2026
Results: Mar 1
Format: Live Presentations

Present your solutions to judges, compete for prizes, and get recognized nationally!

How It Works

Simple three-step process to participate

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Submit Idea

Register for free by Feb 10 and submit your innovative idea during Phase 1

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Build Prototype

If shortlisted, pay ₹200/participant and build your working prototype in Phase 2 (Feb 7-15)

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Pitch & Win

Top teams pitch to judges on March 1st. Winners get prizes, internships, and recognition!

Prize Pool & Benefits

₹10,000 Total Prize Pool with Internships & Recognition

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Worth ₹5,000

First Prize
• ₹2,500 Cash Prize
• 3-Month Structured Internship with Mentorship – Worth ₹1,500
• Official Winner Company Coffee Mugs + Company Stickers – Worth ₹1,000
• Certificate of Excellence & National Recognition
Total Value: ₹5,000

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Worth ₹3,000

Second Prize
• ₹1,500 Cash Prize
• 2-Month Internship with Mentorship – Worth ₹1,000
• Quantumard Branded Sticker Kit – Worth ₹500
• Certificate of Excellence
Total Value: ₹3,000

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Worth ₹2,000

Third Prize
• ₹1,000 Cash Prize
• 1-Month Internship with Mentorship – Worth ₹700
• Quantumard Branded Sticker Kit – Worth ₹300
• Certificate of Excellence
Total Value: ₹2,000

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Certificates

All participants receive participation certificates for their portfolio and LinkedIn profile

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Mentorship

Top 3 teams get structured internship programs with industry mentorship and real project experience

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Grand Total

Prize Pool: ₹10,000
Cash prizes, internships, merchandise, certificates, and national recognition for all winners!

Hackathon Domains

Choose your area of innovation

🤖 AI & Machine Learning

🌐 Web & App Development

🔒 Cybersecurity

💳 Fintech Solutions

🏥 Healthcare Tech

🌱 Sustainability & Green Tech

📚 EdTech Innovations

💡 Open Innovation

Judging Criteria

How we evaluate your projects

💡 Innovation

Uniqueness of the idea and creative approach to solving the problem

⚙️ Technical Depth

Complexity, scalability, and quality of implementation

🎯 Impact

Real-world applicability and potential to create meaningful change

✅ Feasibility

Practicality of implementation and market viability

🎤 Presentation

Clarity of pitch, demo quality, and communication skills

👥 Team Collaboration

Effective teamwork and distribution of responsibilities

Campus Ambassador Program

Lead the revolution at your college. Get exclusive benefits, cash rewards, and recognition.

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Offer Letter

Official offer letter on joining

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Cash Bonuses

Top 3 monthly get cash + Campus CEO badge

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Free Courses

Premium courses for top performers

Apply as Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in the hackathon?
Any student from recognized colleges/universities in India can participate. You can form teams of 2-4 members.
Is Phase 1 really free?
Yes! Phase 1 (Ideation Round) is completely free. Only shortlisted teams pay ₹200 per participant for Phase 2.
What is the team size?
Teams should have 2-4 members. Solo participation is not allowed. All team members must be from the same or different colleges.
What if we don't get shortlisted for Phase 2?
All Phase 1 participants receive participation certificates. You won't need to pay anything if not shortlisted.
When will prizes be distributed?
Winners will be announced on March 1st. Prize money and certificates will be distributed within 14 days after verification.
Can we work on existing projects?
No, all projects must be original and developed during the hackathon period. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
What technologies can we use?
You're free to use any technology stack, frameworks, or tools. Choose what works best for your solution.
How do I contact support?
Email us at support@quantumard.com or join our Discord community for instant help and updates.

Ready to Innovate?

Join 10,000+ students from 1000+ colleges competing for glory

⏰ Registration Deadline: February 10 , 2026

Register for Phase 1 [FREE]