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 20, 2026

QUANTUMARD
NATIONAL HACKATHON
2026

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

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📅 Phase 1: Feb 20(Late Window),2026 🔧 Phase 2: Feb 20-25 🏆 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 20 , 2026
Submission: Feb 20,2026
Results: Feb 21
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 21 - Feb 25
Submission: Feb 25
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 20 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 20 , 2026

Register for Phase 1 [FREE]
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