HackPulse 2026

What you get

36 hours of building

A focused hackathon for students who want to ship something real. No fluff, no pitch decks — just building.

Build real projects

Bring an idea or find one here. Ship a working prototype by demo time.

Team or solo

Participate alone or in teams of up to 4. We'll help match solos during the mixer.

Food & space

Meals, snacks, and caffeine covered. Dedicated workspace with power and Wi-Fi.

Prizes & recognition

Track-specific prizes. Best hack overall. All projects showcased publicly after the event.

Tracks

Pick your direction

Choose a track or go open-ended. Each track has focused problem statements released at kickoff.

Developer Tools

Build something that makes developers' lives easier. CLIs, extensions, automation scripts, dev workflows.

Campus & Community

Solve a real problem for students, hostels, clubs, or campus coordination. Practical projects only.

Open Track

Build anything. Hardware, web, mobile, data, systems — just ship something working.

Schedule

Event timeline

All times are IST. Detailed schedule shared a week before the event.

Sat, Aug 16 · 9:00 AM

Check-in & Team Mixer

Badge pickup, settle in, meet potential teammates.

Sat, Aug 16 · 10:00 AM

Kickoff & Problem Statements

Track problem statements released. Hacking begins.

Sat, Aug 16 · 8:00 PM

Checkpoint 1

Quick progress check. Mentors available for help.

Sun, Aug 17 · 8:00 AM

Checkpoint 2

Morning sync. Final stretch begins.

Sun, Aug 17 · 4:00 PM

Code Freeze & Submissions

Submit your project. Prepare a 3-minute demo.

Sun, Aug 17 · 5:00 PM

Demos & Judging

Live demos. Judges evaluate. Winners announced at 7 PM.

FAQ

Common questions

Who can participate?

Any college student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program. No prior hackathon experience needed.

Do I need a team?

No. You can register solo and find teammates at the mixer, or hack alone. Teams can be up to 4 people.

What should I bring?

Your laptop, charger, and any hardware you want to use. We provide everything else — food, Wi-Fi, workspace, and power outlets.

Is it free?

Yes. Registration, food, and participation are completely free. No hidden fees.

Can I start working on my project before the event?

Problem statements are released at kickoff. You can explore ideas beforehand, but all code must be written during the event.

Organized by

The team behind HackPulse

HackPulse is organized by students from the Computer Science department. We're a small team that cares about building a hackathon worth attending — no sponsor-driven filler, no corporate fluff.