How to Apply for NexHack 2.0 — 36-Hour National AI Hackathon, ₹21,000 Prize Pool

There is no written screening round here; selection and ranking happen through the hackathon itself.

• Register — sign up through the official competition page on Internshala before the 31 July 2026 deadline.
• Build — work through the 36-hour build window, which falls inside the event calendar of 1 July to 26 September 2026, with mentorship available from industry experts.
• Present and be judged — a panel of industry experts reviews the solutions produced.
• Scoring — entries are assessed on innovation, real-world impact and technical implementation.
• Prizes — the ₹21,000 cash pool is awarded to the winners chosen by the panel.