AlgoNation 2026
Sunday to Sunday.
You receive each round's challenge on a Sunday and have until the next Sunday to complete it. Four rounds for the main categories, two for the Master National Challenge.
Registrations close
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Competition begins
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Offline finale
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Key dates
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Registrations close
Every paid category and the free National Challenge stop accepting entries at 23:59 IST.
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Round 1 begins
Individual and online for all four main categories. Startup and National Challenge submissions open the same day.
Sunday, 4 October 2026
Round 2 begins
Round 1 qualifiers announced, team creation opens, and remaining qualifiers are auto-assigned after the formation deadline.
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Round 3 begins
The advanced online challenge, judged per team.
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Offline finale
Final teams compete live. Venue and reporting time go to finalists directly.
The four main categories
Software Developers, Vibe Coding, Digital Marketing and Core AI all run this calendar. Only the challenges differ.
| Round | Opens | Window | Format | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Thu, 24 Sept | Thu, 24 Sept · 10:00 am – 11:59 pm IST | Online | Individual |
| Round 2 | Sun, 4 Oct | Sun, 4 Oct · 10:00 am – 11:59 pm IST | Online | Team |
| Round 3 | Sun, 11 Oct | Sun, 11 Oct · 10:00 am – 11:59 pm IST | Online | Team |
| Round 4 | Sun, 18 Oct | Sun, 18 Oct · 9:00 am – 6:00 pm IST | Offline | Team |
Team formation opens once you clear Round 1 and freezes on 7 October 2026.
The two special challenges
Startup Idea Challenge
Bring an idea. Leave with a company.
Thu, 24 Sept onward
Round 1 · Idea Submission & Review
Sun, 18 Oct onward
Round 2 · Selection & Support
Master National Challenge
Technology for Rural India
Thu, 24 Sept onward
Round 1 · Solution Submission
Sun, 18 Oct onward
Round 2 · Development & Implementation