AGENDA
Event agenda
Discover the Full Build.exe Hackathon Event Agenda
Phase 1
Online Ideation
Jan 3 - Jan 7 2026
Phase 1 registration & Participation
The first phase runs completely online over a period of one week in January 2026. During this phase, students can participate in team of min 2 or max 4 people
Jan 8 2026
Release of problem statements and presentation submissions starts
Teams are required to submit a PowerPoint presentation of up to 10 slides. The focus is not on perfection, but on clarity of thought. Submissions should explain the chosen problem, the proposed solution, the planned architecture, the technology stack, feasibility, and team roles.
Jan 8 - Jan 11 2026
Online evaluation of submissions
Submissions will be reviewed by GDG leads and invited industry experts
Jan 12 2026
Result announcement & Phase 2 onboarding
Based on evaluation, top 50 teams will be shortlisted for the offline phase. Invitations will be sent via mail
Phase 2
Day 1 : Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
Jan 17, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Check-in & Info session
The second phase is a continuous 24-hour offline hackathon conducted over a weekend in January 2026. The event begins in the afternoon and continues until the next day
Jan 17, 2:00 PM
Hackathon starts
The first few hours are dedicated to environment setup, deeper problem analysis, and final planning. The majority of the time is spent on active development and coding, followed by testing, documentation, and final presentation preparation.
Jan 17, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Refreshment & Networking break
A short refreshment break for participants to relax, recharge, and interact informally with mentors and peers before continuing development
Jan 17, 8:30 - 10:30 PM
Dinner along with bonfire and jamming session
Dinner will served for all participants, followed by a relaxed bonfire and light jamming session. This informal interaction slot is designed to help teams unwind, connect with peers, and recharge before resuming the overnight development phase
Phase 2
Day 2 : Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
Jan 18 09:30-10:30 AM
Final project submission
Teams submit their final deliverables including working prototype, a GitHub repository, a short presentation deck, and a brief demo video. No further changes are allowed after this window
Jan 18 09:30-10:30 AM
Refreshment Break
Snack refreshments will provided to help participants re-energize before evaluations and presentations begin
Jan 18 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Final Evaluation & Shortlisting
Judges and mentors review projects based on predefined criteria. Teams may be asked to explain technical decisions, challenges faced, and solution feasibility
Jan 18 11:00 -11.30 AM
Winner announcement & Award ceremony
Based on submission, top 3 teams will be selected and announcement of winners followed by prize distribution, certificates, and closing remarks. The event concludes with acknowledgements and group photographs.
Event agenda
Event agenda
Build.exe Hackathon Event Agenda
Phase 1
Online Ideation
Phase 1
Online Ideation
Jan 3 - Jan 7 2026
Jan 8 2026
Release of problem statements and presentation submissions starts
Teams are required to submit a PowerPoint presentation of up to 10 slides. The focus is not on perfection, but on clarity of thought. Submissions should explain the chosen problem, the proposed solution, the planned architecture, the technology stack, feasibility, and team roles.
Jan 8 - Jan 11 2026
Online evaluation of submissions
Submissions will be reviewed by GDG leads and invited industry experts
Jan 12 2026
Result announcement & Phase 2 onboarding
Based on evaluation, top 50 teams will be shortlisted for the offline phase. Invitations will be sent via mail
Phase 2
Day 1 : Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
Phase 2
Day 1 : Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
Jan 17, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Check-in & Info session
The second phase is a continuous 24-hour offline hackathon conducted over a weekend in January 2026. The event begins in the afternoon and continues until the next day
Jan 17, 2:00 PM
Hackathon starts
The first few hours are dedicated to environment setup, deeper problem analysis, and final planning. The majority of the time is spent on active development and coding, followed by testing, documentation, and final presentation preparation.
Jan 17, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Refreshment & Networking break
A short refreshment break for participants to relax, recharge, and interact informally with mentors and peers before continuing development
Jan 17, 8:30 - 10:30 PM
Dinner along with bonfire and jamming session
Dinner will served for all participants, followed by a relaxed bonfire and light jamming session. This informal interaction slot is designed to help teams unwind, connect with peers, and recharge before resuming the overnight development phase
Phase 2
Day 2 : Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
Phase 2
Day 2 : Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
Jan 18 09:30-10:30 AM
Final project submission
Teams submit their final deliverables including working prototype, a GitHub repository, a short presentation deck, and a brief demo video. No further changes are allowed after this window
Jan 18 09:30-10:30 AM
Refreshment Break
Snack refreshments will provided to help participants re-energize before evaluations and presentations begin
Jan 18 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Final Evaluation & Shortlisting
Judges and mentors review projects based on predefined criteria. Teams may be asked to explain technical decisions, challenges faced, and solution feasibility
Jan 18 11:00 -11.30 AM
Winner announcement & Award ceremony
Based on submission, top 3 teams will be selected and announcement of winners followed by prize distribution, certificates, and closing remarks. The event concludes with acknowledgements and group photographs.
Event agenda
Event agenda
Discover the Full Build.exe Hackathon Event Agenda
Phase 1
Online Ideation
Phase 1
Online Ideation
Jan 3 - Jan 7 2026
Jan 8 2026
Release of problem statements and presentation submissions starts
Teams are required to submit a PowerPoint presentation of up to 10 slides. The focus is not on perfection, but on clarity of thought. Submissions should explain the chosen problem, the proposed solution, the planned architecture, the technology stack, feasibility, and team roles.
Jan 8 - Jan 11 2026
Online evaluation of submissions
Submissions will be reviewed by GDG leads and invited industry experts
Jan 12 2026
Result announcement & Phase 2 onboarding
Based on evaluation, top 50 teams will be shortlisted for the offline phase. Invitations will be sent via mail
Phase 2
Day 1 : Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
Phase 2
Day 1 : Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
Jan 17, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Check-in & Info session
The second phase is a continuous 24-hour offline hackathon conducted over a weekend in January 2026. The event begins in the afternoon and continues until the next day
Jan 17, 2:00 PM
Hackathon starts
The first few hours are dedicated to environment setup, deeper problem analysis, and final planning. The majority of the time is spent on active development and coding, followed by testing, documentation, and final presentation preparation.
Jan 17, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Refreshment & Networking break
A short refreshment break for participants to relax, recharge, and interact informally with mentors and peers before continuing development
Jan 17, 8:30 - 10:30 PM
Dinner along with bonfire and jamming session
Dinner will served for all participants, followed by a relaxed bonfire and light jamming session. This informal interaction slot is designed to help teams unwind, connect with peers, and recharge before resuming the overnight development phase
Phase 2
Day 2 : Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
Phase 2
Day 2 : Offline 24-Hour Hackathon
Jan 18 09:30-10:30 AM
Final project submission
Teams submit their final deliverables including working prototype, a GitHub repository, a short presentation deck, and a brief demo video. No further changes are allowed after this window
Jan 18 09:30-10:30 AM
Refreshment Break
Snack refreshments will provided to help participants re-energize before evaluations and presentations begin
Jan 18 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Final Evaluation & Shortlisting
Judges and mentors review projects based on predefined criteria. Teams may be asked to explain technical decisions, challenges faced, and solution feasibility
Jan 18 11:00 -11.30 AM
Winner announcement & Award ceremony
Based on submission, top 3 teams will be selected and announcement of winners followed by prize distribution, certificates, and closing remarks. The event concludes with acknowledgements and group photographs.
Registration
Registration
Registration
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Phase 1
The first phase of Build.exe 2026 is completely free of cost and open to all eligible students.
Submit problem understanding and solution approach online
Open innovation problem statements
No prior experience required
Shortlisting based on idea quality and feasibility
Team Registration
₹0
No payment required to participate in Phase 1
Phase 2 Onboarding
Only shortlisted teams from Phase 1 are invited to participate in this phase. A one time onboarding fee is collected to support participant logistics and arrangements.
24-hour on-campus hackathon experience
Food and refreshments during the event
Dedicated workspace and infrastructure
Certificates and goodies
Phase 2 Confirmation
₹500
One time onboarding only for phase 1 shortlisted teams
Phase 1
The first phase of Build.exe 2026 is completely free of cost and open to all eligible students.
Submit problem understanding and solution approach online
Open innovation problem statements
No prior experience required
Shortlisting based on idea quality and feasibility
Team Registration
₹0
No payment required to participate in Phase 1
Phase 2 Onboarding
Only shortlisted teams from Phase 1 are invited to participate in this phase. A one time onboarding fee is collected to support participant logistics and arrangements.
24-hour on-campus hackathon experience
Food and refreshments during the event
Dedicated workspace and infrastructure
Certificates and goodies
Phase 2 Confirmation
₹500
One time onboarding only for phase 1 shortlisted teams
Phase 1
The first phase of Build.exe 2026 is completely free of cost and open to all eligible students.
Submit problem understanding and solution approach online
Open innovation problem statements
No prior experience required
Shortlisting based on idea quality and feasibility
Team Registration
₹0
No payment required to participate in Phase 1
Phase 2 Onboarding
Only shortlisted teams from Phase 1 are invited to participate in this phase. A one time onboarding fee is collected to support participant logistics and arrangements.
24-hour on-campus hackathon experience
Food and refreshments during the event
Dedicated workspace and infrastructure
Certificates and goodies
Phase 2 Confirmation