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National Level Project Expo & Hackathon

AVISHKAR 2026

Ignite Innovation • Showcase Your Creativity

Ramachandra College of Engineering (A), Eluru  |  April 1–2, 2026

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₹3,50,000
Total Prize Pool
1000+
Target Participants
100
Project Expo Slots
200
Hackathon Teams
Event Overview

About AVISHKAR 2026

A two-day national-level technical festival featuring a Project Expo and 24-hour Hackathon, bringing together the brightest student minds from IITs, NITs, universities, and private colleges.

Project Expo

100 student projects across 10 engineering domains. Teams of 4–6 members showcasing live software & hardware prototypes.

24-Hour Hackathon

200 teams competing across 4 domains — IoT, Cyber Security, Gen AI, and more. Build, iterate, and pitch in 24 hours.

1000+ Participants

Participants from IITs, NITs, top universities and private colleges. Network, learn, and compete with the best.

Key Details

Event DatesApril 1–2, 2026
VenueOpen Auditorium + Shastra Block, RCE (A), Eluru
ModeOffline
Target Participants1,000 – 1,200
Hackathon Duration24 hours (Apr 1, 10 AM → Apr 2, 10 AM)
Project Expo Slots100 projects across 10 domains
Hackathon Teams200 teams across 4 domains
Visitor Fee₹50 online / ₹100 spot
24-Hour Hackathon

Hackathon — Themes & Structure

Build real solutions in 24 hours. Compete across multiple domains with mentorship, workshops, and overnight engagement activities.

IoT

Workshop: Mar 18–20, 2026

Cyber Security

Workshop: Mar 18–20, 2026

Gen AI

Workshop: Mar 21–23, 2026

Hackathon Structure — 4 Rounds

1

Online Idea Submission

Submit via website — standard PPT format + Team Leader resume

2

Virtual Simulation

Feasibility demonstration; 2 iterative modifications allowed based on expert feedback

3

Iterative Modification

Improvements based on mentor feedback during the sprint

4

Final Pitch & Demo

10–20 min PPT presentation + live Q&A before judges

Shortlisting Criteria

Clarity and innovation of the idea
Practical feasibility
Technical depth
Team credentials and background

Pre-Hackathon Workshops

Workshops are compulsory for internal participants (included in ₹800 fee). External participants join only the Hackathon (₹500 fee — includes Lunch, Snacks, Dinner, Breakfast + Accommodation).

IoT — Mar 18–20Cyber Security — Mar 18–20Gen AI — Mar 21–23

Campfire & Night Engagement

Planned activities during the overnight session to keep energy and morale high

Ice Breaker Circle

Fun introductions round

Startup Story Sharing

Share your idea journey

Rapid Pitch Round

1-minute idea pitch per team

Tech Roast Session

Funny tech memes & jokes

Open Mic

Singing, poetry, or stand-up

Founder Talk

Mentor shares their story

Team Bonding Games

Group activities

Midnight Motivation Talk

Energiser by organiser

Project Expo

Project Expo — 100 Innovations

100 projects across 10 engineering domains. Teams of 4–6 members demonstrate live software & hardware prototypes to expert judges.

100
Projects
Across 10 domains
4–6
Team Size
Members per team
₹200
Registration
Per person
₹1L
Top Prizes
Prize pool

Day-of Schedule

8:30–9:30 AM
Kit distribution & check-in
9:00–10:00 AM
Stall setup — 3×3m stalls with power & tables
10:00–10:30 AM
Inauguration / Opening Ceremony
10:30 AM–3:00 PM
Display & Demo — Live software/hardware prototypes
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Judging Rounds — 10 judges rotate stalls with Q&A
3:00–4:00 PM
Expo Awards — Winners announced & prizes distributed
Registration

Registration & Fees

Team size: 4–6 members for both Hackathon and Project Expo.

CategoryFee
Project Expo₹200 / person
Hackathon — Internal₹800 / head
Hackathon — External₹500 / head
Visitor — Online₹50
Visitor — Spot₹100

Kit Contents

Kit ItemProject ExpoHackathonVisitor
ID Card / Event Badge
Schedule Card
Pen & Notepad
T-Shirt / Merchandise
Evaluation Guidelines
Meals Coupon
Stall Number Card
Wi-Fi Password Card
AVISHKAR Laptop Sticker
Accommodation Token
Prizes

Prize Structure — ₹3,50,000

Compete for exciting cash prizes across Project Expo and Hackathon.

Total: ₹1,00,000
AwardAmount
1st Place (×2)₹15,000 × 2 = ₹30,000
2nd Place (×2)₹10,000 × 2 = ₹20,000
Domain-Specific Winners (×10)₹5,000 × 10 = ₹50,000

Domain-Specific Winners are the highest-scoring remaining project in each domain (excluding Top 4 overall).

Timeline

Event Timeline

Key dates from registration to the main event.

1

March 5, 2026

Registrations Open

Team registrations begin. Submit your project details and team information online.

2

March 18–23, 2026

Pre-Hackathon Workshops

Compulsory workshops for internal hackathon participants across IoT, Cyber Security & Gen AI.

3

March 22, 2026

Registration Deadline

Last date to register your team for Project Expo or Hackathon.

4

March 25, 2026

Fee Payment Deadline

Complete all fee payments to confirm your participation.

5

March 28, 2026

Confirmations Sent

Teams receive confirmation with slot details, venue info, and event kits.

6

April 1–2, 2026

AVISHKAR 2026

Two days of Project Expo, 24-hour Hackathon, demos, judging, and awards!

Ready to Compete?

Register your team today for the Project Expo or Hackathon. Registrations close March 22, 2026. Limited slots available!