Timeline & Phases (Tentative)
Official phase structure for National Hackathon on Cyber Security 2026
11 May 2026
Problem Statement Release & Registrations Open
Phase I — Idea Shortlisting Begins
Official problem statement released. Online registration opens. Form teams of 3 - 4 members from the same institute, from any IIT, NIT, or top college across India and register via the official registration form.
22 May 2026 Closed
Last Date of Registration & Synopsis Submission
Phase I Deadline — Registrations Closed at 5:30 PM IST
Submit your team's synopsis/abstract of the proposed solution. 30 teams will be shortlisted for Phase II based on idea quality and relevance.
1 June 2026 — Online
Phase II Online Screening — POC Presentation
Phase II — Online POC / Prototype Round
Shortlisted teams present their Proof of Concept (PoC) online to the screening panel. 8 - 10 teams will be shortlisted for the physical finale at MNNIT Allahabad.
10 July 2026
Shortlist Notification — Phase III Finalists
Phase III — Finalists Announced
Selected finalist teams notified for the physical round at MNNIT Allahabad.
17 July 2026 — MNNIT Allahabad
Grand Finale — Final Physical Presentation
Phase III — Live Demo & Jury Evaluation
Finalists demonstrate prototypes live to a jury of MNNIT faculty, Bank representatives, and external experts, followed by a Q&A session. Winners receive prizes and an invitation to the Global FinTech Fest (GFF) 2026, Mumbai.