HACKATHON SPRINT DATES: 03 – 04 OCTOBER 2026 (SATURDAY – SUNDAY)

ONE NIGHT.24 HOURS.BUILD SOMETHING RAW.

Gather your team for a high-energy 24-Hour Sprint on October 3 & 4, organized by SAIGE (Dept. of AI & DS) at PVGCOE Nashik.

⚡ SPRINT DATES: OCTOBER 03 & 04, 2026
24-HOUR OVERNIGHT SPRINT
₹24,000 CASH PRIZES · 1ST 10K · 2ND 8K · 3RD 6K
⚡ MARK CALENDARS: 03 – 04 OCT 2026
₹350 FLAT TEAM REGISTRATION
3X MEALS & MIDNIGHT REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED
TROPHIES & OFFICIAL WINNER CHEQUES
PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES & SWAGS
PVGCOE NASHIK CAMPUS
ROUND-ROBIN JUDGING
⚡ SPRINT DATES: OCTOBER 03 & 04, 2026
24-HOUR OVERNIGHT SPRINT
₹24,000 CASH PRIZES · 1ST 10K · 2ND 8K · 3RD 6K
⚡ MARK CALENDARS: 03 – 04 OCT 2026
₹350 FLAT TEAM REGISTRATION
3X MEALS & MIDNIGHT REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED
TROPHIES & OFFICIAL WINNER CHEQUES
PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES & SWAGS
PVGCOE NASHIK CAMPUS
ROUND-ROBIN JUDGING
⚡ SPRINT DATES: OCTOBER 03 & 04, 2026
24-HOUR OVERNIGHT SPRINT
₹24,000 CASH PRIZES · 1ST 10K · 2ND 8K · 3RD 6K
⚡ MARK CALENDARS: 03 – 04 OCT 2026
₹350 FLAT TEAM REGISTRATION
3X MEALS & MIDNIGHT REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED
TROPHIES & OFFICIAL WINNER CHEQUES
PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES & SWAGS
PVGCOE NASHIK CAMPUS
ROUND-ROBIN JUDGING
All-Inclusive Registration

WHAT DO YOU GET.

Flat 350 / Team · All 35 Members Covered
01

Meals & Refreshments

Day 1 lunch, evening refreshment, dinner, midnight refreshments during the bonfire & music session, and Day 2 breakfast.

02

Winner Cheques (1st, 2nd & 3rd Prize)

1st Prize ₹10,000 · 2nd Prize ₹8,000 · 3rd Prize ₹6,000.

03

Winner Trophies

Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

04

Participation Certificates

Official certificates for all team members, endorsed by PVGCOE Nashik.

05

Swags

Swags for all participants.

06

Lanyards & ID Passes

Official Hack-a-Night lanyards and ID passes for each team member.

07

Mentorship & Networking

Guidance from mentors and networking with student builders.

Registration Process

HOW THE SPRINT WORKS.

From initial registration to hackathon day — four clear steps to get your team onboarded.

01
Sign Up

Team Registration

Form a team of 3–5. Enter individual details (name, email, city, college) for each member and set a team password to create your account.

02
Payment Tab

Dashboard & Payment

Access your Team Dashboard, head to the 'Payment' tab, scan the UPI QR code to pay ₹350, and upload your screenshot & UTR.

03
Confirmed

Organizer Verification

Organizers verify your payment against transaction records. Once verified, your slot is confirmed and entry passes are unlocked.

04
Sprint & Win

24h Build Sprint

Arrive on Oct 3, check in with QR passes, choose your problem track, and build non-stop for 24 hours to compete for ₹24,000 cash prizes.

MASTER SPRINT TIMELINE.

Schedule of events, activities, meals, and sessions across the 24-hour sprint on October 3 & October 4, 2026.

Registration Closes

29 Sep 2026 · 11:00 AM

Max 45 verified teams. Slots fill on payment confirmation.

Gates Open & Admission

03 Oct 2026 · 09:00 AM

Report to PVGCOE Nashik for check-in and team onboarding.

The Kickoff

03 Oct 2026 · 11:30 AM

Welcome address, event briefing, and dashboard walkthrough.

Problem Statements Released

03 Oct 2026 · 12:00 PM

Problem statements are released and made available to all teams on the dashboard.

Day 1 Food / Lunch

03 Oct 2026 · 01:30 PM

Food provided for all participants.

Day 1 Evening Refreshments

03 Oct 2026 · 05:00 PM

Evening refreshments provided for all participants.

Day 1 Dinner

03 Oct 2026 · 08:30 PM

Dinner provided for all participants.

Bonfire & Guitar / Music Jamming Session

03 Oct 2026 · 11:30 PM

Bonfire and guitar/music jamming session at midnight. Refreshments will be provided.

Day 2 Breakfast

04 Oct 2026 · 08:00 AM

Breakfast provided for all participants.

Submissions Close

04 Oct 2026 · 12:00 PM

Final project submissions on the dashboard.

Judging & Evaluation

04 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PM

Project presentations and evaluation by judges.

Valedictory & Awards

04 Oct 2026 · 02:30 PM

Announcing winners, prize distribution, and closing ceremony.

Answers & Rules

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Everything you need to know about team eligibility, registration, timeline, and judging criteria.

Still have questions?

Reach out directly to the SAIGE student organizing committee (Dept. of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, PVGCOE Nashik).

organizers@hackanight.in