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Answers to the most common questions about The Bengal HackFest PRAGATI 2026, from registration to judging and sponsorship.
What is The Bengal HackFest PRAGATI 2026?
The Bengal HackFest PRAGATI 2026 is a premier innovation-driven hackathon organized by The Bengal IT Hub, bringing together students, colleges, and corporates to solve real-world technology challenges. The Grand Finale will be held on 20 April 2026 at Jadavpur University Campus, Kolkata.
Who can participate in Hackathon 2026?
Open to B.Tech / M.Tech students, engineering & IT students, AI / Data Science / Software enthusiasts, and final-year & pre-final year students. Participants need to join as teams (as per guidelines).
Why should I join Hackathon?
This AI Hackathon, The Bengal HackFest PRAGATI 2026, offers real-world exposure, mentorship, networking, and over ₹1 Lakh in prizes. It helps students gain industry visibility and practical innovation experience within the hackathon India ecosystem.
Is Hackathon online or in-person?
Hackathon 2026 is an in-person hackathon India event conducted at the Triguna Sen Auditorium inside Jadavpur University Campus, Kolkata. Participants must attend physically to collaborate, build, and present their projects live.
Do I need coding experience to participate in Hackathon?
Basic technical knowledge is recommended. However, Hackathon HackFest PRAGATI 2026 encourages diverse teams, including designers, researchers, and strategists, not only coders.
Is there a registration fee?
Details regarding the participation fee are mentioned in the registration section. Many hackathon activities and mentoring sessions may be free for registered participants.
What will I build during the hackathon?
Participants will develop working prototypes or scalable technology solutions addressing real-world challenges under the AI Hackathon 2026 themes.
What are the challenge themes in Hackathon?
Themes focus on AI-driven innovation, digital transformation, and scalable tech solutions aligned with industry needs or solutions that solve bigger supply-demand gaps in hackathon India initiatives.
How do teams work in Hackathon?
Each team in this hackathon for students consists of five members collaborating intensively for one full day to ideate, develop, and present solutions.
What tools or technologies can I use in Hackathon?
Participants in AI Hackathon 2026 may use any programming languages, frameworks, cloud tools, or AI technologies, provided they comply with event guidelines.
How are the projects judged in Hackathon 2026?
Projects are evaluated by industry experts based on innovation, technical implementation, scalability, presentation, and real-world impact, ensuring transparency and EEAT compliance.
What prizes can I win in Hackathon HackFest PRAGATI 2026?
Hackathon 2026 offers over ₹100000 (₹1 Lakh) in total prizes, along with special recognitions and certificates to top-performing teams.
What do I need to submit in Hackathon?
Teams must submit a functional prototype, source code, and a presentation explaining the solution, innovation, and scalability aspects.
What are the benefits for students?
Working on real industry problem statements, mentorship from experts, internship & hiring opportunities, certificates of participation / merit, and exposure to leading institutions and companies.
What is the event format?
The event includes registration & shortlisting, a mentorship/development phase, final presentations, jury evaluation, and the Grand Finale & prize distribution on 20 April 2026. Detailed guidelines will be shared with registered participants.
Will there be workshops or support during Hackathon HackFest PRAGATI 2026?
Yes. Mentors and technical experts will guide participants throughout this hackathon India event, offering support, feedback, and structured evaluation.
Where will the final event be held?
The Grand Finale will be hosted at the prestigious Jadavpur University Campus, Kolkata, one of Eastern India's most respected centers of engineering and innovation.
How can colleges become Academic Partners?
Colleges and Universities can participate as a Presenting Academic Partner, Gold Academic Partner, Silver Academic Partner, or Innovation / Department Partner. Academic Partners receive branding, faculty engagement opportunities, and recognition suitable for NAAC/NIRF documentation. For partnership discussions, please use the Academic Partnership section on the landing page.
How can corporates sponsor the event?
Corporates can participate as a Title Sponsor, Gold Sponsor, Silver Sponsor, or Innovation / Hiring Partner. Sponsors gain brand visibility, recruitment access, and strategic engagement with top technical talent across East India.
Will sponsors get access to participant resumes?
Yes. Corporate sponsors (as per sponsorship tier) will receive access to participant profiles and resumes (opt-in basis) for recruitment and internship opportunities.
How can I stay updated?
You can register through the website, follow official announcements, subscribe for updates, or connect via email or phone mentioned on the contact section.