Opportunity brief
NAKSHATRA is an aerospace-focused hackathon organised by the Aerospace Club, Madhav Institute of Technology & Science (MITS), Gwalior, bringing together students to innovate and solve real-world challenges across space, astronomy, aeronautics, and aerospace technology.
Event website: aerospace-club-mits/nakshatra
The hackathon provides participants with the opportunity to develop innovative and practical solutions through two dedicated tracks, Software and Hardware, featuring aerospace-specific problem statements.
Competition Format
Round 1: Ideation & PPT Submission Round
The first round will evaluate teams based on their understanding of the selected aerospace problem statement, the proposed approach, innovation, feasibility, and potential impact.
Teams must select ONE problem statement from either the Software or Hardware track and submit a detailed solution PPT following the prescribed format.
Submission Requirements:
- Teams can choose one problem statement from either the Software or Hardware track. - The submitted PPT must clearly present the selected problem statement and proposed solution. - The solution should cover the proposed approach, key benefits, innovation, technology stack, and high-level system architecture, along with other details specified in the PPT format. - Teams must complete the Google Form and submit their solution PPT within the specified deadline. - The detailed PPT format and submission instructions are provided to participants.
Participants Brochure: Click Here
Form Link: Click Here
Problem Statement Details: Click Here
PPT Format: Click Here
Teams that fail to complete the Google Form will not be considered for further evaluation.
Shortlisted teams will qualify for the Final Round.
Round 2: Final Hackathon
The top 50 shortlisted teams from Round 1 will participate in the 12-hour offline Final Hackathon.
Mode: Offline
Duration: 12 Hours
Date: 24 October 2026
Venue: MITS Campus, Gwalior
The Final Round will provide shortlisted teams with an opportunity to build, test, refine, and demonstrate their proposed solutions. Teams will be evaluated on the functionality, technical implementation, innovation, feasibility, and demonstration of their solution.
Participation Guidelines
- Open to college/university students. - Team Size: 2-4 members. - Inter-college teams are allowed. - Inter-branch/inter-specialisation teams are allowed. - Each team can participate in either the Software or Hardware track. - Each team can select one problem statement only. - Each track features aerospace-specific problem statements. - The problem statement selected during Round 1 will be carried forward to the Final Round. - Only shortlisted teams will advance to the offline Final Hackathon. - Further instructions, venue guidelines, and requirements for the Final Round will be communicated to shortlisted teams.
Rules
- Each participant can be a member of only one team. - Each team must consist of 2–4 members. - Teams must select and work on one problem statement only. - The submitted solution must be the original work of the participating team. - Plagiarism, copying, impersonation, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification. - Teams must complete the required registration/submission form and submit their PPT within the specified deadline. - Shortlisted teams must participate in the offline Final Hackathon at MITS, Gwalior. - Participants must follow all instructions, safety guidelines, and requirements issued by the organising team. - The decision of the judging panel will be final. - The organisers reserve the right to modify the schedule, rules, or other event details if required. Any such changes will be communicated to participants.
Teams selected for the Final Round will receive further information regarding the venue, reporting time, required materials, evaluation process, and other Final Round guidelines.
Participation Fee
Round 1 – Ideation & PPT Submission:
- No participation fee.
- Teams can submit their solution PPT free of cost.
Round 2 – Final Offline 12 hours Hackathon:
- ₹1,000 per team for shortlisted teams qualifying for the Final Round.
- The fee covers:
- Lunch
- Refreshments
- Hackathon kit
- Event logistics and on-ground arrangements
- Other facilities provided during the Final Hackathon
Note: The Round 2 fee is applicable only to teams shortlisted for the Final Hackathon. Further payment instructions and deadlines will be communicated to shortlisted teams.