Name: eRaksha Hackathon 2026
Start: 2026-01-16T03:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-01-18T15:30:00.000Z
Location: IIT Delhi (Finale) & Bharat Mandapam (Awards)

Question 1

What are the important dates?

Accepted Answer

Registrations: 22/23–31 December 2025; Shortlisting: 1–10 January 2026; 36‑hour Finale: 16–18 January 2026 at IIT Delhi; Award Ceremony: 10 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.

Question 2

What are the main problem statements?

Accepted Answer

Two core tracks: (1) Agentic AI for Securing Home IoT Devices using Deception & Autonomous Defence; (2) Agentic AI for Deepfake Detection & Authenticity Verification.

Question 3

Who can participate and team size?

Accepted Answer

Student innovators and tech enthusiasts across India in teams of up to 3 members.

Question 4

What is the prize pool?

Accepted Answer

Total cash prizes worth around ₹3 lakhs, with awards presented by senior dignitaries at Bharat Mandapam.

Question 5

What is the competition format?

Accepted Answer

Innovation & prototype-development hackathon with a 36‑hour on‑campus build, judged on innovation, technical depth, feasibility, impact on security, and clarity of presentation.

eRaksha Hackathon 2026

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