Opportunity brief

About CODESTORM – 2K26

Narsimha Reddy Engineering College (NRCM) presents CODESTORM – 2K26, the ultimate 36-hour National Level Hackathon designed to bring together passionate students, developers, innovators, and problem-solvers to build impactful solutions for real-world challenges.

Under the theme "Build the Future… Break the Limits", CODESTORM – 2K26 focuses on innovation, creativity, technical excellence, and practical problem-solving. Participants will work on real-world challenges released on-spot and will have 36 hours to ideate, design, develop, test, and present their solutions.

Compete with talented participants and showcase your skills for a total prize pool of ₹2,00,000!

Official Registration Instructions

Please Note: Unstop is being used for event promotion. All official registrations and fee payments must be completed through the official CODESTORM website.

Registration Deadline: 25th September 2026 | Before 9:00 PM
Registration Fee: ₹699 per student
Team Size: 3 - 5 members
Official Registration: Registration and payment through the college portal are mandatory for participation.

Themes & Tracks

Participants can develop innovative solutions across various emerging technology domains:

- Generative AI & LLM Applications

AI-powered solutions using Generative AI and LLMs.

- Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Smart robotics, automation, and autonomous technologies.

- HealthTech & MedAI

Technology-driven solutions for better healthcare.

- FinTech & Blockchain

Innovations in finance, digital payments, and blockchain.

- Smart Cities & IoT

Connected solutions for smarter, safer cities.

- Green Tech & Energy

Sustainable solutions for energy and the environment.

- Agritech & Rural Innovation

Technology for smarter agriculture and rural development.

- Transportation & Logistics

Innovations for smarter mobility and efficient logistics.

- Open Innovation (Wildcard)

Build innovative solutions beyond the defined domains.

Eligibility & Team Rules

Team Size: 3 to 5 members per team.
Open to All: Students from any department and year can participate.
Inter-College Teams: Teams comprising students from different colleges are allowed and encouraged.
Participants must complete the official registration process through the NRCM portal.

Event Timeline

Registration Deadline: 25-09-2026 | Before 09:00 PM
Reporting & Registration: 30-09-2026 | Before 10:00 AM
On-Spot Challenge Release: 30-09-2026 | 10:30 AM
Hackathon Begins: 30-09-2026 | 10:30 AM
36-Hour Hackathon: 30-09-2026 to 01-10-2026
Final Submission & Results: 01-10-2026 | 04:00 PM onwards

Facilities & Benefits

36-Hour Offline Hackathon: Build and compete at the NRCM campus.
Technical Support: Expert mentoring and guidance throughout the hackathon.
Infrastructure: High-speed Wi-Fi and facilities to support development.
Food & Refreshments: Meals, snacks, and refreshments for participants.
Rest Facilities: Dedicated rest arrangements during the hackathon.
Recognition: Participation certificates and exciting prizes for winning teams.
Career Opportunities: Top-performing participants may get opportunities for internships and career prospects.

Prize Pool

Total Prize Pool: ₹2,00,000
The best-performing teams will be recognized and rewarded for their innovation, technical implementation, feasibility, and presentation.

Judging Criteria

Solutions will be evaluated based on:

Innovation & Creativity
Technical Implementation
Real-World Impact
Feasibility & Scalability
Presentation & Pitch

Important Rules

Build from Scratch: Solutions must be developed during the hackathon. Pre-built or pre-developed solutions are not permitted.
On-Spot Challenges: Challenge statements will be released during the event.
No Prior Idea Submission: Participants do not need to submit an idea or abstract before the hackathon.
Offline Event: The hackathon will be conducted at the Narsimha Reddy Engineering College campus, Kompally, Hyderabad.
Official Registration: All team members must complete the required official registration process.
Participants must follow the instructions and code of conduct provided by the organizing team.

Venue

- Narsimha Reddy Engineering College (NRCM)

Maisammaguda (V), Kompally

Hyderabad – 500100, Telangana

Build the Future. Break the Limits.

Bring your team, solve real-world challenges, build something impactful, and compete for ₹2,00,000 in prizes at CODESTORM – 2K26!

Register through the official website:

https://nrcmec.org/CS2026

Nrcm's Codestorm - 2K26