NexHack 3.0 — Build What's Next

NexHack 3.0 — Build What's Next 48 Hours. Limitless Ideas. Real-World Impact. Welcome to NexHack 3.0, an online hackathon organized by NexHack to bring together student developers, designers, problem-solvers, and innovators from across India. This is your opportunity to turn an idea into a working project, collaborate with talented people, experiment with new technologies, and showcase your creativity. Whether you're an experienced developer or participating in your first hackathon, NexHack invites you to learn, build, experiment, and innovate. Event Overview Event: NexHack 3.0 Organizer: NexHack Mode: Online Dates: 1–3 November 2026 Hackathon Duration: 48 hours Registration Fee: Free Team Size: 1–4 members Eligibility: Students from colleges and universities Prize Pool: ₹25,000 Certificates: Every eligible participant will receive a digital certificate, subject to the event's participation and submission requirements. The exact 48-hour start time, submission deadline, and final presentation schedule will be announced through our official channels. Theme: Build for a Better Tomorrow Build technology that solves meaningful problems. Choose a track that interests your team and develop an innovative, practical solution. 1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Build intelligent applications that improve productivity, automate tasks, support decision-making, or solve real-world problems using AI and machine learning. Example ideas: AI study assistant, document summarizer, intelligent accessibility tool, or workflow automation. 2. Education and Student Innovation Use technology to make learning more accessible, personalized, and effective. Example ideas: peer-learning platforms, study planners, skill-development tools, or student collaboration systems. 3. Sustainability and Environment Develop solutions for environmental awareness, waste reduction, resource management, and sustainable communities. Example ideas: waste segregation assistant, energy monitoring dashboard, or campus sustainability tracker. 4. Smart Society and Social Impact Solve everyday problems faced by communities through accessible and useful technology. Example ideas: local issue reporting, public transport information, accessibility solutions, or community resource platforms. 5. Open Innovation Have an idea that doesn't fit the other tracks? Build something original that solves a clearly defined problem and demonstrates meaningful value. Teams may use relevant technologies such as web development, mobile development, AI and machine learning, cloud computing, APIs, and open-source tools. These are suggested tracks and example ideas, not mandatory problem statements. Final track rules will be shared by the organizers. Prize Pool — ₹25,000 First Place: ₹12,000 Second Place: ₹8,000 Third Place: ₹5,000 Total Prize Pool: ₹25,000 Prize distribution is subject to the final event rules and confirmed funding. Any additional rewards, sponsor credits, or special awards will be announced officially. Who Can Participate? Students from colleges and universities. Solo participants and teams of up to four members. Beginners and experienced builders alike. Participants interested in coding, design, AI, product development, and innovation. Cross-college and interdisciplinary teams are welcome, subject to the final registration rules. How It Works Step 1 — Register: Complete the free registration process. Step 2 — Form Your Team: Participate solo or create a team of 2–4 members. Step 3 — Build: Develop a project during the official 48-hour hackathon period. Step 4 — Submit: Share your project repository, description, and demo before the deadline. Step 5 — Get Evaluated: Judges assess submissions using the published scoring criteria. Step 6 — Winners Announced: Final results will be shared through official NexHack channels. Project Submission Requirements Each team must submit: Project name and selected track. Problem statement and proposed solution. Project description and key features. GitHub repository or equivalent source-code link. README with setup instructions and technology stack. Demo video or working demo link. Brief explanation of each team member's contribution. Projects must comply with the final submission guidelines and deadline announced by the organizers. Judging Criteria Projects will be evaluated out of 100 points: Innovation and Originality — 20 points Problem Relevance — 20 points Technical Implementation — 25 points Potential Impact — 20 points Presentation and Demo — 15 points The judges' decisions will be final. Tie-breaking rules and the final judging process will be published in the official guidelines. Rules and Guidelines Each participant may register for only one team. Teams must follow the announced team-size and eligibility requirements. Projects must be original and comply with the event's development rules. Existing libraries, APIs, frameworks, and permitted open-source components may be used, with appropriate attribution. AI tools may be used, but significant AI assistance and third-party components should be disclosed where required. Plagiarism, fraudulent submissions, harassment, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification. Teams must submit all required materials before the official deadline. Participants must follow the organizers' code of conduct and final event guidelines. Prize eligibility and certificate requirements will be determined by the published rules. Certificates and Recognition Eligible participants will receive digital participation certificates in accordance with the announced requirements. Winning teams will receive winner recognition, and finalist or special-award certificates may be offered if announced by the organizers. Sponsors and Partners We appreciate the organizations supporting student innovation and technology. Potential or announced partners: CollegeCrave — https://www.collegecrave.in/ ASAPTool — https://www.asaptools.in/ Sponsor names, logos, and benefits will be displayed in accordance with confirmed partnerships. STAY CONNECTED WITH NEXHACK Website: https://www.nexhack.in/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexhack-in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexhack.in/ X: https://x.com/nexhack_in WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CNHePNAmYHE8Y4klu7TPMq Join our WhatsApp Community for registration updates, event announcements, important deadlines, instructions, and winner announcements. Follow our official social media channels to stay informed about NexHack 3.0. READY TO BUILD WHAT'S NEXT? Bring your ideas, collaborate with innovators, and create something meaningful. NexHack 3.0 — Build What's Next.