Hack On Hills 8.0 — 48-Hour Hackathon at NIT Hamirpur — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Hack On Hills 8.0 — 48-Hour Hackathon at NIT Hamirpur — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is Hack On Hills 8.0?
It is the eighth edition of a hackathon organised by the App Team at NIT Hamirpur. Teams spend 48 hours on campus building a working prototype around this year's theme, "The Age of Autonomous Agents", and finish by presenting their project to a panel of judges.
When is the application deadline, and where does the hackathon take place?
The application deadline listed for Hack On Hills 8.0 is 1 November 2026. The hackathon itself is a 48-hour event held in person on the NIT Hamirpur campus in Himachal Pradesh.
Who can apply for Hack On Hills 8.0?
Anyone in India who is a student or a technology enthusiast can apply — developers, designers and innovators are all explicitly welcome. There is no state or institution restriction. Applications are shortlisted based on participant profiles and a review of the application, so the details each team submits matter.
Can I apply alone, or do I need a team?
You need a team. The organisers expect teams of 2 to 4 members, and solo participation is not part of the stated format.
How much prize money is on offer?
Hack On Hills 8.0 is a competition rather than a funding programme, so there is no grant or investment involved. The Devfolio page currently shows $1,194 in prizes, credited via ElevenLabs. The organisers say the complete prize pool, sponsor challenges and ecosystem bounties will be announced soon.
Is there a registration or participation fee?
No. Registration is free — the Devfolio listing shows the price as "Nada", which means nothing to pay.
What tracks can teams build for?
There are four tracks. AI & Autonomous Agents covers systems that reason, plan, decide and execute. Blockchain & Web3 covers decentralised apps, protocols and infrastructure. Sustainability & Social Impact covers environmental, social and community problems. Open Innovation is for bold ideas that fall outside the defined categories.
Does the programme take equity or a stake in my project?
No. Hack On Hills 8.0 is a hackathon and not an equity investment. Nothing is exchanged for a share of your project — teams compete for prizes, sponsor challenges and bounties, and keep what they build.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to take part?
Neither is listed as a requirement. No DPIIT recognition, MSME registration or incorporated entity is needed, because the event is designed for students and individual technology enthusiasts rather than registered companies.
How do I apply?
Applications go through the official Devfolio page at hackonhills8.devfolio.co. Teams register there with their member details, and shortlisted applicants are invited to the 48-hour build sprint at NIT Hamirpur.
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