Name: MANTHAN 2K26 – 24-Hour National Level AI Hackathon
Start: 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Navule,Jawaharlal Nehru New Collage of Engineering

Question 1

Is accommodation available for participants? Is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, accommodation is available for participants at an additional cost of ₹300 per person. Accommodation can be booked on the spot at the venue.

Question 2

Will participants receive a certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All participants will receive an e-certificate of participation after the hackathon.

Question 3

Who will judge the hackathon?

Accepted Answer

The hackathon will be evaluated by external judges with experience and expertise in relevant technical and AI/Data Science domains. Evaluation will consider innovation, technical implementation, solution impact and presentation quality.

Question 4

Can we use AI tools and GenAI assistants during the hackathon?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Participants are allowed to use GenAI tools, AI assistants, APIs, open-source libraries, programming languages and frameworks during the hackathon. However, pre-developed projects are not allowed; solutions must be developed during the 24-hour hackathon.

Question 5

Who can participate and how many members can be in a team?

Accepted Answer

MANTHAN 2K26 is open to college students from recognized universities and institutions across India. Each team must have 2–4 members, with one member designated as the Team Leader.

MANTHAN 2K26 – 24-Hour National Level AI Hackathon

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