NMIT Hacks is a national-level, 48-hour hackathon run by the Computer Science and Engineering department of Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, India. Teams build projects in Game Dev, IoT, AI & ML, Blockchain/Cybersecurity or Open Innovation, with industry mentors and workshops.
The ninth edition ran on campus on 8–10 May 2026, after 16–18 May 2025. The next edition has not been announced.
Benefits & funding
- No entry fee; meals and snacks are served during the event.
- Cash prizes (2026): ₹50,000 first, ₹30,000 second, ₹20,000 third, and ₹10,000 per track prize.
- No travel support is stated: getting to Bengaluru is at your own cost.
Eligibility
- Students from any discipline; beginners and experienced hackers alike.
- Teams of 1–4, or solo.
- No nationality or study-level rule is published.
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Application process
- 1Register free on the edition’s Devfolio page (linked from nmithacks.com) when registration for the next edition opens.
- 2Attend in person in Bengaluru, build over 48 hours and submit your project for judging.
Program timeline
registration closed, 11:59 PM
20 Apr 2026
check-in, opening, hacking starts 4:00 PM
8 May 2026
submission deadline 10:00 AM, finalist demos, winners
10 May 2026
next edition, dates TBA
2027