CodeBegun Techotsav '26
A 24-Hour Technical Hackathon
To bring brilliant minds together, solve real-world problems and build innovative solutions.
About the Hackathon
Techotsav '26 — September Edition is a student-focused hackathon presented by CodeBegun and conducted at NEC College, created to give students a real-world experience of turning ideas into working solutions.
During the hackathon, participants will work individually or in teams to solve given real-world problem statements. They will analyze the problem, design a solution, build a working prototype, and present their final solution to the evaluation panel.
The hackathon is designed to go beyond classroom learning. It gives students an opportunity to apply their technical knowledge, coding skills, creativity, problem-solving ability, teamwork, and presentation skills in a competitive environment.
Participants will be evaluated based on the quality of their idea, approach to the problem, technical implementation, innovation, usability, and final presentation.
Through Techotsav '26, CodeBegun aims to identify and encourage talented student innovators while giving every participant practical exposure to how real-world technology solutions are imagined, built, tested, and presented.
Think. Build. Solve. Showcase.
“Students today, changemakers tomorrow.”
Key Highlights
Tracks / Categories
Who Can Participate?
Important Dates
- Sep 07, 2026Registrations Open
- Sep 19, 2026Registrations Close (11:59 PM)
- Sep 20, 2026Virtual Assessment
- Sep 22, 2026Results Announced
- Sep 25 - 26, 202624-Hour Offline Hackathon
- Sep 26, 2026Winners Announced
Prizes & Recognition
1st Prize
₹20,000
Certificates · Goodies
2nd Prize
₹15,000
Certificates · Goodies
3rd Prize
₹10,000
Certificates · Goodies
Rules & Guidelines
- Teams must have between 2 and 4 members. Solo entries are not accepted.
- All code must be written during the hackathon window. Pre-built projects are disqualified.
- Open-source libraries and public APIs are allowed, provided they are credited.
- Each team submits one project, with a public repository link and a short demo video.
- Submissions after the deadline are not evaluated, whatever the reason.
- Judges' decisions on scoring and winners are final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a registration fee?
Yes. Registration is ₹500 per team, payable once when you submit your team details.
Can first-year students participate?
Yes. CSE students from any year are welcome, as long as your team meets the size rule.
Do I need a team before registering?
Yes. Your team has to be decided at the time of registration itself — you enter every member's details while registering for the event.
What if I have never attended a hackathon?
That is fine — a large share of participants are first-timers. Mentors are available throughout to help you get moving.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who makes a valid submission receives a participation certificate.