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 any IIT, NIT, or government institution across India and register via the official registration form.
18 May 2026
Last Date of Registration & Synopsis Submission
Phase I Deadline — Idea Shortlisting
Submit your team's synopsis/abstract of the proposed solution. 40–50 teams will be shortlisted for Phase II based on idea quality and relevance.
25 May 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. Travel and accommodation details communicated.
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.