THE GREAT INDIAN HACKATHON|STARTS NOV 18, 2026 • 7-DAY SPRINT|₹9 / PersonOne of India's Largest Hackathons For Ambitious Builders
Step into an intense 7-day national build arena starting November 18 to November 25, 2026. Compete solo (₹9) or in teams (₹9 per person) alongside top Indian developers, earn your guaranteed verifiable certificate, and land in the coveted Top 100 Shortlist for direct tech agency & startup internship placements.
Nov 18–25
7-Day Sprint Duration
100%
Guaranteed Valid Certs
Top 100
Internship Shortlist
₹9 / Head
Solo: ₹9 • Team: ₹9 ea
Compete with India's Most Driven Engineering Minds
The Great Indian Hackathon (TGIH) is intentionally structured as a full 7-day build marathon. Starting next month on November 18, 2026, you have a complete week to build deeper architectures, integrate robust databases, and test user experiences.
Participate as a solo developer for just ₹9, or register a team of 2–4 members at ₹9 per person. TGIH provides the deadline, community peer accountability, and transparent 100-point judging needed to showcase your actual capability.
Solo builders pay ₹9. Teams of 2–4 members pay ₹9 per person (₹18 for 2, ₹27 for 3, ₹36 for 4).
Runs from Nov 18 to Nov 25, 2026. Ample time to polish features, deploy live apps, and record great demos.
Evaluated on Technical Depth (25%), Innovation (20%), Real-world Utility (20%), UI/UX (15%), and Delivery.
Use Cursor, Claude, or Copilot openly. Disclose tools used rather than artificial prohibitions.
Frontend + Backend connected to Supabase PostgreSQL. Starting AI pipeline optimization!
Pushed final commits to GitHub. Demo video recorded and ready for submission.
Valid project submission registered. Generating candidate credential and Top 100 slate entry...
Two Transformational Incentives for Every Builder
We stripped away vanity cash gimmicks that only reward 1 team. Instead, we architected two high-value pillars designed to boost the career trajectory of every serious participant.
Guaranteed Verifiable Certificates
Every solo builder or team member who completes and submits a valid, working project with code and demo video receives an authentic, digitally verifiable certificate.
ISSUED TO VERIFIED CANDIDATE
The Great Indian Hackathon (Nov 18–25, 2026)
"Successfully engineered and deployed an evaluated software project during the 7-day national competitive sprint."
- ✓ Direct 1-click addition to LinkedIn Licenses & Certifications.
- ✓ Issued to all team members upon submitting a valid project.
- ✓ Backed by your actual GitHub code and evaluation score.
The 'Top 100 Shortlist'
The top 100 developers ranked by our standardized evaluation panel will not merely win a ribbon. Their profiles, code repositories, and demo showcases are promoted directly to our consortium of partner tech agencies and high-growth companies looking for their next engineering interns.
Top 100 Builder Profile
Score: 94/100Full-Stack / AI Agent Builder • Python + Next.js
- ✓ Direct interview opportunities for paid software engineering internships.
- ✓ Exclusive access to agency founders, CTOs, and senior engineering mentors.
- ✓ Featured placement on TGIH's permanent Talent Showcase portal.
Clear Answers for Builders
When does The Great Indian Hackathon start and how long does it run?▼
TGIH starts next month on November 18, 2026 and runs for a full week, concluding on November 25, 2026. This 7-day build period gives builders and teams adequate time to build robust, production-grade applications.
How does pricing work for Solo vs. Teams?▼
If you register as a Solo Builder, the fee is a flat ₹9. If you register as a Team, each member is charged ₹9 per person (for example, a 2-member team pays ₹18, 3 members pay ₹27, and a 4-member team pays ₹36). This ensures transparent, equal commitment for every individual builder.
Is the certificate really guaranteed for everyone?▼
Yes, for every participant and team member who makes a valid project submission (accessible GitHub repository with commit history, a descriptive README, and a 2-5 minute demo video). Certificates are not given out for merely registering and doing nothing—they represent authentic effort and an evaluated build.
How does the 'Top 100 Shortlist' internship process work?▼
All valid submissions over the 7-day sprint are scored against our published 100-point rubric. The top 100 scoring developers have their builder profiles, code repos, and project demonstrations featured in a private hiring dashboard accessible to our network of partner agencies and tech startups looking for software engineering, frontend, backend, and AI interns.
Are AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot allowed?▼
Yes! Modern engineers use modern tools. We believe banning AI is counter-productive. Instead, we require an AI-tool disclosure in your project README explaining what tools you used. For finalists, a live technical defense verifies that you thoroughly understand every line of your project.
Ready to Build, Get Verified, and Get Discovered?
Join thousands of developers in The Great Indian Hackathon. Solo entry is ₹9; team registration is ₹9 per person. Guarantee your certificate, test your technical limits, and compete for the Top 100 Shortlist.
Starts Nov 18 • 1 Week Duration • Live Supabase Database • 100% Online