Join the Challenge
Register your team and be a part of the future of engineering education.
The *EduAIthon 2026* is a premier 48-hour challenge designed to spur innovation in engineering education using *Artificial Intelligence*. We welcome diverse, interdisciplinary teams eager to solve real-world problems in this domain. By registering, your team secures a spot in this highly competitive event, providing networking opportunities, expert mentorship, and a platform to launch your project globally. Ensure your team meets all guidelines and submits the required documents before the final deadline.
Participation Guidelines
- Open to all *undergraduate and postgraduate* students.
- *Team Formation:* Teams must consist of *3–4 students*, preferably from different disciplines (interdisciplinary teams encouraged).
- Each team should be guided by one *faculty mentor* (can be in-person or online).
- Registration must be completed through the official EduAIthon portal.
Required Submissions
These documents are required during the online registration process. Ensure clarity and conciseness in your proposal.
- *Problem Statement:* A concise description of the challenge your team will address (max *150 words*).
- *Initial Idea Outline:* A summary of your proposed solution and approach (max *300 words*).
Why You Should Register Your Team
- *Guaranteed Slot:* Secure your team's place in the competitive 48-hour challenge.
- *Expert Mentorship:* Get exclusive access to industry leaders and faculty for guidance during the event.
- *Resource Access:* Unlock all necessary APIs, datasets, and technical documentation needed for the project.
- *Certification & Swag:* Receive official participation certificates and event merchandise/swag.
- *Pitch Platform:* Gain the opportunity to present your innovative project to a panel of investors and experts.
Final Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2025Don't miss the chance to innovate. All required documents must be submitted online by this date.
Core Theme & Judging Criteria
The challenge is structured around a central theme and well-defined judging criteria to ensure excellence and fairness.
Core Theme
- Empowering Self-Learning through AI: Building Personalized Learning Tools for Higher Education” This unique hackathon invites faculty–student teams from higher-education institutions across India to design and prototype AI-enabled self-learning modules that help students learn specific chapters of a course independently. Teams will leverage freely available AI tools to create innovative, adaptive, and engaging learning experiences.
Judging Criteria
- Innovation & Creativity: Originality and uniqueness of the solution.
- Sustainability Impact: Contribution to eco-friendly, lasting solutions.
- AI Integration Depth: Effective use of advanced technologies.
- Heutagogical Relevance: Support for self-directed learning.
- Presentation Clarity: Quality of communication.
Your 3-Step Registration Guide
Assemble Your Team
Form a team of 3 students. Select a faculty mentor and decide on your team's name and primary contact. Remember, interdisciplinary teams often yield the most innovative results!
Submit Idea & Register
Complete the online form with all team member and mentor details. This includes uploading your initial Problem Statement and the detailed Idea Outline required for evaluation.
Receive Confirmation
The designated team lead will receive a final confirmation email containing project guidelines, links to collaboration resources, and the event schedule.
Award Categories
Total Cash Prize Pool
The grand total of cash prizes to be awarded to the top teams.