India's National CS & AI HackathonCompete across 4 rounds · Build real products as a team · Get hired by top companies
Four high-stakes Sundays in August and September 2026. Compete individually, build as a team, ship a real product, and present to a live panel — top performers earn direct access to internships, interviews, and career opportunities with our hiring partners.
What is AlgoNation?
Not Just a Hackathon.
A Career Launchpad.
AlgoNation is India's national multi-stage hackathon for CS & AI students — a structured 4-round competition combining algorithmic coding, team formation, real-world product development, and a live industry finale.
Unlike one-day hackathons, AlgoNation mirrors real industry workflows — from individual problem-solving to shipping a product as a team. Top performers get direct visibility with our hiring partners.
Identify India's Best CS Talent
A national leaderboard that surfaces the sharpest minds, regardless of college tier or location.
Hands-On Industry Experience
Every round simulates real engineering work — coding interviews, product sprints, live demos.
Direct Career Connections
Top performers are shortlisted and shared with our hiring partner network — not just given a certificate.
Build Your Tech Network
Meet peers, mentors, and industry professionals who will be your network for years to come.
The Journey
From Registration to Career Opportunity
Competition Format
Four Sundays. Four Challenges.
A progressive knockout format — each round filters deeper, tests harder, and reveals the engineers who can truly build under pressure.
Round 01
IndividualOnline Coding Challenge
Prove your algorithmic edge
📅 August 16, 2026 · First Sunday | 🎯 Online · Timed · Individual
- ✓Timed algorithmic problem solving
- ✓Data structures & logic-based questions
- ✓Individual performance-based scoring
- ✓Top performers advance to Round 2
Round 02
CollaborativeTeam Formation & Strategy
Find your crew, set your strategy
📅 August 23, 2026 · Second Sunday | 🎯 Online · Collaborative · Teams of 3–4
- ✓Structured team matching process
- ✓Collaboration & communication exercises
- ✓Role assignment and strategic planning
- ✓Qualified teams advance to Round 3
Round 03
Build DayIn-House Project Development
Build something that matters
📅 August 30, 2026 · Third Sunday | 🎯 In-Person · 8 Hours · Mentored
- ✓Real-world problem statement provided on the day
- ✓Working prototype required by end of session
- ✓Live mentorship & continuous technical evaluation
- ✓Product thinking + innovation scored
Round 04
Grand FinaleGrand Finale & Awards
Perform in front of the industry
📅 September 6, 2026 · Fourth Sunday | 🎯 In-Person · Live Panel · High Stakes
- ✓Final presentations to a live industry judge panel
- ✓In-depth Q&A with technical experts
- ✓Awards ceremony & winner announcements
- ✓Hiring partner networking session
Rewards
Compete for ₹85,000+ in Prizes
Cash prizes, trophies, and career opportunities — for winners and every finalist.
- ✓Cash prize
- ✓Winner trophy
- ✓Career shortlisting
- ✓Featured profile on AlgoNation
- ✓LinkedIn winner badge
- ✓Cash prize
- ✓Runner-up trophy
- ✓Career shortlisting
- ✓LinkedIn recognition
- ✓Cash prize
- ✓Merit certificate
- ✓Career shortlisting
Every Participant Also Gets
What You'll Demonstrate
Skills That
Recruiters Hire For
Each round tests a different dimension of engineering — so every skill you demonstrate at AlgoNation is directly relevant to what top companies evaluate during technical hiring.
Walk in as a student. Walk out with a verified record of what you can actually do.
Algorithms & DSA
Competitive problem solving under time pressure — the foundation of Round 1
System Design
Build scalable architectures that actually work in production
AI & Machine Learning
Apply ML models and AI thinking to real-world problem statements
Full-Stack Development
Ship a working product — frontend, backend, and everything in between
Team Collaboration
Work under pressure as a unit — communication and strategy are scored
Product Presentation
Pitch your project live and confidently to an industry judge panel
Why Compete
8 Reasons to Register Today
Compete Nationally
Face off against India's sharpest CS & AI students from every state
Real-World Projects
Build solutions to actual industry problems, not toy exercises
Portfolio-Ready Work
Walk away with a shipped project to show any recruiter
Network & Grow
Connect with peers, mentors, and tech industry leaders
Get Discovered
Earn direct visibility with partner companies and startups
Verified Certificate
Digitally verifiable certificate for every participant
Career Pathways
Internship & interview access for top performers
Sharpen Your Skills
Real competitive pressure that forces genuine technical growth
Who Can Apply
Are You Eligible?
Indian students at any recognised college or university
Undergraduate (B.Tech / BCA / B.Sc) and Postgraduate students
Software Engineering, AI/ML, and Data Science students
Web Dev, Cybersecurity & all related CS / IT fields
Register individually — teams are formed during Round 2
Must be able to attend in-person for Rounds 3 & 4
Judging Framework
How You're Evaluated
Projects in Rounds 3 & 4 are judged across six dimensions by a panel of industry professionals and technical experts.
Common Questions
Quick Answers
Do I need a team to register?
No — registration is individual. Teams of 3–4 are formed during Round 2 through a structured matching process based on skills and compatibility.
What domains are accepted?
CS, Software Engineering, AI/ML, Data Science, Web Development, Cybersecurity, and all related CS & IT fields.
Are Rounds 3 and 4 in-person?
Yes. Rounds 3 (project build) and 4 (grand finale) are in-person events. Venue and logistics are communicated to qualifying teams after Round 2.
Is the ₹99 fee refundable?
The fee is non-refundable. It covers all four rounds, your certificate, mentorship access during project rounds, and career visibility with hiring partners.
Limited Seats · Aug–Sep 2026
Your Next
Career Move
Starts Here.
₹99 covers all four rounds, your certificate, mentorship access, and career visibility with hiring partners. Secure your seat before it fills up.
“Hack the Problem. Build the Team. Land the Job.”
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