Countdown to Internal Hackathon: 27 Aug, 2026
INNOVATE • BUILD • IMPACT
Where Ideas Become
India's Next Big Solution.
Cambridge Institute of Technology, North Campus is hosting the Internal Round of Smart India Hackathon 2026 — India's largest nationwide innovation challenge. Form your team, pick a problem statement, and build something that matters.
6-member teams · All branches & years welcome · 1 female member compulsory
About the Hackathon
Nurturing India's Next-Gen Problem Solvers
What is Smart India Hackathon?
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is a nationwide initiative by the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC) to provide students with a platform to solve some of the pressing problems we face in our daily lives, and thus inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem-solving.
Students get to address digital and hardware challenges posed by various Central & State Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and private organizations.
CITNC Campus Selection
Before participating in the national grand finale, all teams must compete in the campus-level selection round on 27 August, 2026. Hosted by the **Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)**, we review submissions based on innovation value, technical feasibility, and societal utility.
Only the top designated teams will be nominated by our institutional SIH Coordinator to represent CITNC Bengaluru on the national SIH portal.
Why Participate in SIH 2026?
Beyond coding, this is an avenue of national prominence. Here is what you stand to gain:
Real-world Problems
Work on actual challenges released by Ministries, PSUs, and top industries.
Build Portfolio
Enhance your resume with a prestigious nationwide innovation project.
Problem Solving
Cultivate design thinking, programming, and core analytical expertise.
Prizes & Rewards
Exciting prizes at the internal level and Rs. 1 Lakh per statement at the grand finale.
Mentorship
Get direct assistance from industry leaders and expert academic faculty.
National Network
Connect with the brightest minds and top developers across India.
Official Certification
Receive a participation certificate from Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
Turn Ideas into Impact
Create scalable products that solve pressing societal and administrative problems.
SIH 2026 Event Poster
View the official guidelines, schedules, and details for the Smart India Hackathon 2026 Internal Round at CITNC.
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Team Size
Exactly 6 members per team. Multi-disciplinary teams recommended.
Themes Offered
Addressing problem statements across central ministries & public sector units.
Faculty Mentor
Each team must be guided by 1 internal staff member during project design.
Eligibility
Open to students from all engineering branches, courses, and year levels.
Problem Categories
SIH 2026 Themes & Problem Areas
Choose a theme that aligns with your skills. Solutions can be either software or hardware-based depending on the statements listed in the official portal.
Smart Automation
Fitness & Sports
Heritage & Culture
MedTech / BioTech / HealthTech
Agriculture, FoodTech & Rural Dev
Smart Vehicles
Transportation & Logistics
Robotics and Drones
Clean & Green Technology
Tourism
Renewable / Sustainable Energy
Blockchain & Cybersecurity
Smart Education
Disaster Management
Toys and Games
Space Technology
Miscellaneous
Ready to find your match? Look up detailed problem statement codes, descriptions, and categories on the official portal.
Explore All Problem Statements on SIH PortalGuidelines
How to Participate
Review the team composition guidelines and follow the steps below to pitch your ideas.
Team Composition Rules
- 1Strictly 6 Students: Every team must consist of exactly 6 members. Neither more nor less.
- 21 Female Member Compulsory: To promote gender diversity, at least one female developer is mandatory.
- 3Interdisciplinary encouraged: Selecting teammates from other departments (e.g. CS, IS, ECE, Mech) is highly recommended.
- 41 Faculty Mentor: Each team must have exactly 1 internal faculty guide to support technical development.
Nomination Clarification
Only the top selected teams from the internal selection round will be registered on the official SIH portal by the college administration. Individual registration is not allowed.
Cross-Year Teams Allowed
You can combine 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and final-year students together. Diverse perspectives increase design points!
Form a Team of Six
Assemble a team of exactly 6 students. Choose members from different branches or years if possible. At least one female member is compulsory.
Explore Problem Statements
Browse the official SIH portal for problem statements under the 17 designated themes. Decide on a challenge that fits your team's skillset.
Register via IIC Coordinator
Submit your team registration details through the provided CITNC internal round registration link to book your slot.
Develop an Innovative Solution
Prepare an initial conceptual draft, software mockup, or architecture model mapping out how you will address the problem statement. Teams must also ensure to build a prototype with a well-defined idea with respect to the problem statement selected by the team.
Participate in the Internal Hackathon
Present your solution prototype to our jury at the Cambridge Institute of Technology North Campus campus-level selection round.
Nomination & National Stage
The top-performing teams chosen by the jury will be officially nominated on the SIH portal to represent CITNC at the grand finale.
The Rewards
Benefits of Participation
Participating in the internal round is a step towards national distinction, providing rich academic and career advantages.
Hands-on Experience
Build robust prototypes and write production-grade code. Transition from classroom concepts to actual engineering implementations.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Learn how to pitch ideas, validate market requirements, and structure concepts. Excellent pre-incubation springboard.
Internship & Placement Boost
Corporate partners and ministries recruit directly from top SIH performers. Build a project that makes your resume stand out.
Teamwork & Peer Learning
Learn division of labor, git version control integration, and collaborative problem-solving under strict time constraints.
Societal Impact
Solve problems that directly affect millions of citizens, government divisions, and rural communities throughout India.
Contact
SIH Institution Coordinators
Have questions regarding problem statements, team nomination, or internal registration? Get in touch with our coordinating team.
Dr. S J Sugumar
Professor & Institutional SIH Coordinator
DepartmentDepartment of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Ms. Ankita Shukla
Assistant Professor & Faculty Coordinator
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science & Engineering
Dr. Abhilash S G
Associate Professor and HOD
DepartmentDepartment of Mechanical Engineering
CITNC Campus Address
Kundana Hobli, Devanahalli Taluk, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 562110
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about eligibility, registration, or team configuration? We have got you covered.
All undergraduate and postgraduate students from any branch of study (CSE, ISE, ECE, Mechanical, etc.) and any year level (1st to 4th year) at Cambridge Institute of Technology, North Campus (CITNC) are eligible to participate.
BE THE CHANGE.
BUILD THE FUTURE.
Form your team of six, pick your problem statements, and submit your internal round registration details. Nominations close soon — lock in your slot today.