ProtoThon '26 is a 12-hour, national-level hackathon at Prince Dr. K. Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology (PDKVCET) on February 21, 2026, challenging students to build prototypes for real-world problems, focusing on CSE, AI & DS, and Cyber Security, with a ₹1,00,000 prize pool, bridging academics with practical tech solutions.  Key Details
  • What: A 12-hour national hackathon to create functional prototypes from ideas.
  • Who: Hosted by Prince Dr. K. Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology (PDKVCET).
  • When: February 21, 2026.
  • Where: At PDKVCET, Chennai.
  • Focus Areas: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS), and Cyber Security.
  • Goal: To foster innovation, teamwork, and practical problem-solving, turning ideas into real-world solutions.
  • Prize: A ₹1,00,000 prize pool.
  • Target Audience: Innovators, coders, designers, and tech enthusiasts. 
Vision
  • To build a strong culture of innovation by connecting academic learning with practical application, empowering young technologists. 
How to Participate/Learn More

Requirements

Open to UG and PG students from all Higher Education Institutions across India. Team size must be 3 to 5 members. All team members must belong to the same college (inter-departmental teams are welcome).

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

₹ 100,000 in prizes
WINNER
₹ 50,000 in cash
1 winner

RUNNER
₹ 30,000 in cash
1 winner

2ND RUNNER
₹ 20,000 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Dr.X.Mercilin Raajini Rajesh

Dr.X.Mercilin Raajini Rajesh
PSVPEC

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation & Creativity
    Originality of the idea, Uniqueness of approach 20

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