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SRIJAN 2K26 SRIJAN .2K26 /

BUILD. CREATE. IMPACT.

FLAGSHIP INTER-COLLEGE HACKATHON

13–14 OCTOBER 2026
SRMCEM • LUCKNOW
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Every big thing starts small.

Come solo or with a team of up to four.

Hosted at SRMCEM, Lucknow, the City of Nawabs.

Pick your battlefield.

Six themes. Choose the one your idea fits.

  • AI & MLTeach software to learn, predict and help people decide.
  • Web & App DevelopmentTurn an idea into something people can open and use.
  • CybersecurityProtect people, data and systems from misuse.
  • Smart Campus SolutionsUse connected technology to make campus life simpler and safer.
  • Sustainability & Social ImpactUse technology to help communities and the planet.
  • Open InnovationHave a different idea? Bring it.

Register. Shortlist. Build. Finale.

Online screening 13 Oct. On-campus finale 14 Oct.

  1. Register Submit your idea Register by 11 Oct, 12:00 PM IST
  2. Shortlist 12 Oct Shortlisted teams are announced
  3. Online screening 13 Oct
  4. On-campus finale 14 Oct · SRMCEM

See the schedule Detailed times coming soon

Rewards worth ₹1.5 Lakh+

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01 About

Ideas in. Prototypes out.

SRIJAN 2K26 is an inter-college hackathon that brings together students, developers, innovators and technology enthusiasts to build practical solutions to real-world problems.

It pushes students beyond theoretical learning, turning ideas into working prototypes through teamwork, technology and problem-solving.

CSI SRMCEM × D’CODERS in collaboration with GFG SRMCEM

New to hackathons?

A hackathon is an event where small teams turn an idea into a working prototype and present it to judges.

  • FormatHybridOne event in two formats: an online round first, then an in-person finale.
  • Who can joinStudentsStudents from SRMCEM and other colleges can take part.
  • Team size1–4 membersJoin solo or bring a team of up to four.
  • WhereSRMCEM, LucknowThe finale is hosted on campus in Lucknow, the City of Nawabs.
SRIJAN 2K26 inter-college hackathon poster: 13–14 Oct 2026, SRMCEM Campus Lucknow, hybrid mode
Official poster
SRMCEM campus building with the golden Ashoka lion capital statue in front
SRMCEM Campus, Lucknow

Get directions to the campus (opens in a new tab)On-campus finale · 14 Oct

Problem Statement Tracks

Choose your track and build your solution around these core hackathon themes.

  1. AI & Machine Learning

    Build intelligent systems, predictive models, autonomous AI agents, computer vision applications, or NLP solutions that learn from data to solve complex real-world challenges and automate decision-making.

  2. Web & App Development

    Create responsive, high-performance web applications, cross-platform mobile apps, or seamless digital platforms focusing on exceptional UI/UX, robust backend architecture, and modern web frameworks.

  3. Cybersecurity

    Develop security solutions, threat detection mechanisms, zero-trust architectures, ethical hacking tools, or data encryption systems to defend digital infrastructure against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

  4. Smart Campus Solutions

    Innovate connected IoT devices, automated attendance/navigation systems, smart energy management, or digital campus utilities to enhance safety, sustainability, and daily student life.

  5. Sustainability

    Design eco-friendly solutions, renewable energy trackers, carbon footprint analyzers, smart waste management, or social impact tools aimed at combating environmental degradation and climate change.

  6. Open Innovation

    Have a novel or groundbreaking idea outside the standard domains? Build an original, out-of-the-box solution using any tech stack to tackle real-world problems and drive technological impact.

02 How it works

From idea to finale

Five steps from sign-up to the stage.

  1. Register

    Submit your idea in the form.

  2. Shortlist, 12 Oct

    Shortlisted teams are announced, based on the ideas submitted.

  3. Online round, 13 Oct

    The online screening round.

  4. Finale, 14 Oct

    Present your work at SRMCEM Lucknow to the judges.

  5. Results and rewards

    Rewards worth ₹1.5 Lakh+.

    Details coming soon

Registration fee ₹200 per team

Event Participation Details

  • Team Size2–4 members
  • Registration Fee₹200 / team

Your move.

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Registration closes 11 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM IST

03 Schedule

Two days. One finale.

Day 1
13 Oct
Online

The first round is held online.

  1. Online screening
Day 2
14 Oct
SRMCEM Campus

The second day is in person at SRMCEM Campus, Lucknow, with demos, judging and rewards.

  1. Offline finale: demos, judging, rewards

Detailed times coming soon

04 FAQ

Quick answers

Students from SRMCEM and other participating colleges and universities.

An event where teams turn an idea into a working prototype and present it. SRIJAN 2K26 is for building practical solutions to real-world problems.

The event runs in two formats. Day 1 (13 Oct) is the online screening and Day 2 (14 Oct) is the offline finale at SRMCEM Campus, Lucknow.

Teams of 1 to 4 members, so you can join solo.

₹50 per team member: ₹50 for 1, ₹100 for 2, ₹150 for 3, ₹200 for 4.

Registration closes on 11 Oct 2026 at 12:00 PM IST.

Teams submit an idea in the registration form. Shortlisted teams are announced on 12 Oct, based on the ideas submitted.

On 12 Oct, based on the ideas submitted in the registration form.

At SRMCEM Campus, Lucknow, on 14 Oct.

There are six: AI & ML, Web & App Development, Cybersecurity, Smart Campus Solutions, Sustainability & Social Impact, and Open Innovation. Problem statements are announced soon.

Rewards worth ₹1.5 Lakh+. The breakdown is announced soon.

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05 Join in

See you at SRMCEM.

Ready to build? Register your team, or bring your brand to the stage as a partner.

SRIJAN 2K26 INNOVATION HUB

"The future is built by those who code it. 36 Hours of relentless innovation, cutting-edge AI & Open Source solutions."

36hNON-STOP HACKING
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₹1.5L+PRIZE POOL
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