HackPrix Season 3 was the third edition of the flagship hackathon run by HackPrix, a hacker community founded in Hyderabad in 2023. Its theme was “Build For Better”, and it was an MLH official 2026 season event.
Teams spent 36 hours on a campus near Hyderabad building any project they chose, with mentor rounds, workshops and mini-games. Earlier seasons were held each June; Season 4 has not been announced.
Benefits & funding
- No participation fee; food and sleeping rooms on campus are included.
- Prize pool of US$3,000+.
- Mentors and workshops aimed at beginners.
- Travel is not supported or reimbursed.
- Once checked in, you must stay at the venue until the closing ceremony on 14 June.
Eligibility
- Teams of 2 to 4; solo registrants are helped to find a team.
- Beginners and first-time hackers are welcome.
- Attendance in person only; no remote route.
- Open only to students currently enrolled in high school, an undergraduate course or any other degree program (registration guide).
Can you apply?
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Application process
- 1Form a team of 2–4, or register alone and be matched.
- 2Register on Devfolio, following the official registration guide; no fee.
- 3Check in at the venue and start building only after the opening ceremony.
Program timeline
Registration deadline
31 May 2026
Hacking starts
13 June 2026, 10 AM
Workshops and mini-events
13 June 2026, 10 PM
Hacking ends, closing ceremony
14 June 2026
Next season
not yet announced