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Prize pool
₹30,00,000
up for grabs across 3 tracks in AI credits and cash prizes
BHARAT SHAKTI
AI for Society, Healthcare & Agriculture
Build AI-powered solutions that solve India's most pressing societal challenges. Teams will work with mentors specializing in Generative AI, Computer Vision, NLP, Digital Health, and Agritech.
Problem Statements:
- PS1: AI Rural Health Assistant for multilingual healthcare access and government health scheme guidance.
- PS2: Smart Agriculture Copilot for crop monitoring, weather insights, and precision farming.
- PS3: Disaster Response Intelligence Platform for flood prediction, emergency planning, and resource allocation.
- PS4: Inclusive Education AI to make learning accessible through regional languages and assistive technologies.
BHARAT NIRMAN
AI for Smart Cities, Mobility & Infrastructure
Design intelligent systems that power India's future infrastructure using AI, IoT, Robotics, Computer Vision, and Digital Twin technologies.
Problem Statements:
- PS1: AI Traffic Digital Twin for smart traffic optimization and congestion prediction.
- PS2: Drone Infrastructure Inspector for automated monitoring of roads, bridges, and public assets.
- PS3: Smart Water Intelligence System for leak detection and water quality monitoring.
- PS4: EV Mobility Intelligence Platform for smart charging infrastructure and route optimization.
BHARAT PRAGATI
AI for Cybersecurity, FinTech & Digital Governance
Build secure and intelligent digital platforms that strengthen India's digital economy, governance, and cybersecurity ecosystem.
Problem Statements:
- PS1: AI Deepfake & Scam Detection for identifying fraudulent media and cyber scams.
- PS2: Intelligent UPI Fraud Prevention using AI-driven real-time transaction monitoring.
- PS3: Digital Citizen Assistant for multilingual access to government services and schemes.
- PS4: Autonomous Cyber SOC for AI-powered threat detection and automated incident response.
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About
Decode SIH 2026 is India's largest student-led SIH Innovation Hackathon - a 50-day guided innovation journey where students build real Smart India Hackathon solutions with continuous mentorship from industry experts, SIH winners, and product leaders.
From decoding problem statements to building prototypes and delivering final presentations, every stage is designed to maximize your chances of becoming an SIH finalist or winner
🏆 SUCCESS STORY
Last Year, Decode SIH Participants Became Smart India Hackathon Winners.
One of the teams mentored through Decode SIH, including first-year engineering students, went on to become Smart India Hackathon 2025 Winners.
This Year, Your Team Could Be Next.
What's New This Year?
- Offline Grand Finale
- Internship & Placement Opportunities
- Cash Rewards Beyond SIH
- Exclusive Goodies & Merchandise
- Live Mentorship Sessions
- Top 60 Teams Advance to the Grand Finale
- AI-Powered SIH Preparation Toolkit
- Connect with 10,000+ Student Innovators
Your 50-Day Journey to SIH 2026
- 10 July — Registrations Open
- 25 July — Round 1 Idea Submission Begins
- 2 August — Registrations Close
- 4 August — Idea Submission Deadline
- 5 August — Top 60 Teams Announced
- 6–27 August — Live Mentorship Sessions & Mid Review
- 29 August — Grand Finale (Offline • Delhi NCR & Bengaluru)
What You'll Learn
- Decode SIH Problem Statements
- Team Building
- Research & Validation
- Prototype Development
- AI Tools
- PPT & Presentation
- Mock Evaluation by Past SIH Judges
- Final Submission
Learn From
- SIH Winners
- Product Managers
- Software Engineers
- Startup Founders
- Industry Experts
Steps to Join a Team
Already have a team? Joining is simple:
- Team Leader Invites Members - The team leader enters each team member’s email address in the “Invite” field.
- Members Receive an Invitation - Invited members receive a team invitation email containing the team details and unique team code.
- Members Join the Team - Each member enters the unique Team Code (for example, ABCXYZ) in the “Join Team” field to officially join the team.
Eligibility Criteria
- Team Size: Each team must consist of 3–5 members (minimum 3 and maximum 5).
- Female Representation: At least one female member is mandatory in every team.
- Same Institute: All members must belong to the same institute, though they may be from different branches or academic years. Inter-college teams are not permitted.
- Student Status: All participants must be currently enrolled students.
- Eligible Programs: Open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma students.
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Important Dates
10
Jul
10 Jul 26, 05:00 PM IST
Registration Opens
2
Aug
02 Aug 26, 11:00 PM IST
Registration Closes
29
Aug
29 Aug 26, 10:00 AM IST
Hackathon Starts
29
Aug
29 Aug 26, 04:00 PM IST
Hackathon Ends
TBA
Results Announced