Hyderabad's largest student hackathon.
Megathon was launched in 2016 by E-Cell IIIT Hyderabad and has grown into the city's largest and most anticipated student hackathon. In 2024 it brought together over 650 participants from across the country, and the momentum keeps building.
This year is the tenth edition. Megathon X runs on 10–11 October 2026 at IIIT Hyderabad, with Lloyds as title sponsor and Qualcomm as challenge sponsor. The motto stays the same: meet, ideate, hack.
It is a 24-hour, on-site build. Problem statements are released at the venue, teams form before registration, and by the end of the weekend every team has pitched a working prototype to the judges. The full rules are in the terms and conditions.
- Prize pool
- ₹4.5 Lakhs+
- Format
- 24 hours on site
- Team size
- 1 to 5 students
- Dates
- 10–11 Oct 2026
Last year, in three minutes.
Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Challenge Sponsor
Interested in sponsoring Megathon X? Write to ecell@iiit.ac.in.
Questions
When and where is Megathon X?
10–11 October 2026 at IIIT Hyderabad. It is an on-site hackathon, so you need to be in Hyderabad for the weekend.
How do I register?
Through the registration page. Ticket prices are listed there; eligibility and rules are in the terms and conditions.
Who can take part?
Any student currently enrolled at a university or college in India. Every member of a team must meet this requirement.
Can I participate alone or in a team?
Either. Teams can have up to five members, and members can be from different colleges. Form your team before you register; teams are not allotted.
Can a college send multiple teams?
Yes. There is no limit on the number of teams from one college.
When do we get the problem statements?
At the venue, when the hackathon starts.
Are there restrictions on languages, frameworks or libraries?
No. Use whatever stack you like. AI tools are allowed too, as long as you say where they were used in your code and in your final presentation.
What do we submit?
A working prototype and an in-person pitch to the judges. The prototype does not need every feature, but the core of your solution should run.
How do I edit, transfer or cancel my registration?
Email ecell@iiit.ac.in with your ticket details.
Where will announcements be posted?
On this site, by email to registered participants, and on our social channels linked below.
Eligibility, submissions, judging, prizes and the code of conduct, in full.