25–26 NOVEMBER 2026 / AIT, CHIKKAMAGALURU / REGISTRATION CLOSES 21 NOV 2026 / PRIZE POOL ₹1,00,000
AVISHKAR 2K26INNOVATION HACKATHON · AIT
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INTERCOLLEGIATE INNOVATION HACKATHON

AVISHKAR
2K26

IMAGINE. BUILD. INNOVATE.

25–26 November 2026 · Reporting 9:00 AM onwards
BGS Seminar Hall · AIT, Chikkamagaluru

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25—26NOV
2026
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PRIZE POOL
₹1,00,000
REGISTRATION FEE₹1,500 per teamDEADLINE: 21 NOV 2026
12DAYS
13HOURS
39MINS
29SECS
BGS SEMINAR HALL
AIT · CHIKKAMAGALURU
01 / THE MISSIONABOUT AVISHKAR

Big ideas.
Real-world
impact.

A 24-hour intercollegiate innovation hackathon by Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology.

AVISHKAR 2K26 brings student builders together across five domains to turn complex challenges into practical solutions through focused teamwork and engineering.

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25–26NOVEMBER
2026
02 / INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITYAIT · CHIKKAMAGALURU
SRI ADICHUNCHANAGIRI SHIKSHANA TRUST ®

JAI SRI
GURUDEV.

ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka

AIT brings together engineering education, technical learning, innovation and research. AVISHKAR 2K26 welcomes students to apply their skills across practical engineering and technology challenges.

Institutional rankings, statistics and campus details are not published here without verification.
03 / ENGINEERING AT AITNINE DEPARTMENTS
01 / DEPARTMENT

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Intelligent Systems & Neural Computing

02 / DEPARTMENT

Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

Big Data & Predictive Analytics

03 / DEPARTMENT

Information Science and Engineering

Software Engineering & Enterprise Information

04 / DEPARTMENT

Computer Science and Engineering

Core Computing & Algorithmic Design

05 / DEPARTMENT

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering

Mechatronics & Autonomous Robotics

06 / DEPARTMENT

Civil Engineering

Structural Design & Urban Infrastructure

07 / DEPARTMENT

Mechanical Engineering

Thermal, Design & Manufacturing Systems

08 / DEPARTMENT

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Power Systems, Drives & Renewable Energy

09 / DEPARTMENT

Electronics and Communication Engineering

VLSI, Embedded Systems & Wireless Networks

04 / STUDENT COMMUNITYTECHNICAL CLUBS
TECHNICAL CLUB

ALGOX Technical Club

  • Technical sessions
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Competitive programming
  • Collaborative hackathons
INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLUB

ADVITIYA

  • Interdepartmental challenges
  • Multidisciplinary innovation
  • Peer mentorship
  • Technical exhibitions
EXPLORE THE HOST CITYCHIKKAMAGALURU FIELD NOTES
COFFEE COUNTRY / WESTERN GHATS

Beyond the
hackathon.

Make time to discover Chikkamagaluru: a coffee-growing district of mountain viewpoints, forest landscapes, waterfalls and pilgrimage sites. Our short guide introduces a few well-known places; check local access, weather, permits and opening details before you travel.

Plan a post-hackathon trip: After AVISHKAR 2K26 wraps up on 26 November, you can explore Chikkamagaluru — 27th November is a holiday, followed by the weekend, making it a perfect time for a short getaway with your team.
Mullayanagiri
01 / MOUNTAIN

Mullayanagiri

Karnataka’s highest peak, in the Baba Budangiri range, with a summit approach and wide views across the hills.

Baba Budangiri
02 / LANDSCAPE

Baba Budangiri

A hill range known for its layered cultural heritage, scenic roads and nearby Manikyadhara Falls.

Kudremukh
03 / FOREST

Kudremukh

A protected Western Ghats landscape. Check current park entry rules and trek permits with official authorities.

Estate country
04 / COFFEE

Estate country

Explore the region’s coffee-growing heritage through locally operated estate visits and cafés.

Stay suggestion: You can book a swimming pool hotel & homestay — Lucent — for a discounted price. View Lucent
Read the city guide, cab contacts & travel notes
02 / FIVE OFFICIAL DOMAINSALL DOMAINS

Choose a
challenge.

Review confirmed rules, team requirements and challenges before registering.

01 / CYB

AI in Cybersecurity & FinTech

Intelligent systems built for trust and financial security.

TEAM SIZE 2–4 membersDURATION 24 hoursREGISTRATION To be announced
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02 / FSD

Full Stack Development

Functional software from polished interface to connected data.

TEAM SIZE 2–4 membersDURATION 24 hoursREGISTRATION To be announced
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03 / IOT

IoT & Embedded Systems

Connect software, sensing and the physical world.

TEAM SIZE 2–4 membersREGISTRATION To be announced
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04 / MEC

MECHSPARK 2K26

IDEAS THAT MOVE THE WORLD.

TEAM SIZE Maximum 4 membersDURATION 8 hoursREGISTRATION To be announced
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05 / CIV

CIVILX – Civil Engineering & Structural Innovation

Structural thinking, drafting and field engineering.

TEAM SIZE Challenge-specific · 2–4 membersREGISTRATION To be announced
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MADE BY THE NEXT GENERATION

Imagine boldly.
Build what matters.

Make your move
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03 / 24-HOUR HACKATHONFULL SCHEDULE

Reporting begins at 9:00 AM · 25–26 November 2026 · BGS Seminar Hall

DAY 0125 NOVEMBER 2026

Set the
direction.

  • 09:00Participant reporting & registration verification Confirmed
  • 11:3024-hour hackathon timer starts (hack commences) Confirmed
  • 20:00Dinner & mentorship interaction checkpoint Confirmed
DAY 0226 NOVEMBER 2026

Make it
matter.

  • 11:30Hackathon concludes & final code freeze Confirmed
  • 14:30Grand finale pitches before main jury Confirmed
  • 16:00Valedictory & ₹1,00,000 prize distribution Confirmed
04 / IN GOOD COMPANYSPONSORS & PARTNERS

Building the future takes a community.

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