NMIT Hacks 2026 — MLH Student Hackathon in Bengaluru — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about NMIT Hacks 2026 — MLH Student Hackathon in Bengaluru — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is NMIT Hacks?
It is a student hackathon sanctioned by Major League Hacking (MLH), held at NMIT in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The event runs fully in person for 48 hours, opening on May 8, 2026 and finishing on May 10, 2026. Teams build projects across the three days with the help of workshops, mentoring sessions and curated challenges, then present their work to judges at the end.
When and where is the hackathon held?
It runs from May 8 to May 10, 2026 at NMIT in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The format is in-person, so participants need to be physically present for the three days rather than joining remotely.
Who is eligible to take part?
NMIT Hacks is open to students. There is no restriction to a particular academic stream, and the event is designed so that both seasoned coders and people attending their first hackathon can take part. MLH events of this kind generally open participation to university and college students. The published details do not mention an age limit or a specific institution requirement.
Is there a fee to participate?
No. The event carries no entry fee, which means any prize money a team wins comes with no cost of participation attached.
How much prize money is on offer?
The listed prize amounts are ₹50,000, ₹30,000 and ₹20,000. On top of that, there are ₹10,000 track prizes across categories including AI/ML, IoT, Game Dev, Blockchain/Cybersecurity and Open Innovation. How the track prizes are split between teams is not published in the available details.
Does the programme take equity in my project?
No. NMIT Hacks is a competition, and the awards it gives out are prize money rather than an investment. Nothing in the programme takes equity or an ownership stake in what you build.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to apply?
No. Those conditions belong to government startup funding schemes. NMIT Hacks is a student hackathon, and it does not list DPIIT recognition, MSME registration or company incorporation as an entry requirement — eligibility centres on being a student.
What do participants get apart from prize money?
Participants get industry mentorship, hands-on workshops, curated challenges and multiple mentoring sessions across the three days, plus an MLH seminar covering Gemini and Copilot. Teams also get the chance to reach the top-10 demo round on the final day.
What kind of projects can I build?
Projects are built around the event's challenge tracks, which include AI/ML, IoT, Game Dev, Blockchain/Cybersecurity and Open Innovation. Teams work on solutions to those challenges during the hackathon.
How do I register, and what is the deadline?
Registration is done through the official event website, nmithacks.com. Registration closes on May 8, 2026, which is the opening day of the hackathon, so it is best to sign up before the event begins.
How do I apply for NMIT Hacks 2026 — MLH Student Hackathon in Bengaluru?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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