Code Carnival 2K26

About the Hackathon

Code Carnival 2K26 is a high-energy, national-level hackathon that brings together the brightest minds from engineering colleges across India. Whether you're a developer, designer, or problem-solver — this is your arena to think boldly, build fast, and make impact.

Under the Open Innovation theme, teams are free to tackle any real-world challenge using software — no constraints, pure creativity. In just 6 action-packed hours, you'll go from ideation to a working prototype with the chance to win exciting prizes and recognition.

Open to UG & PG students — both internal and external — this is more than a competition. It's a celebration of engineering, creativity, and collaboration.

Department of Nanocomputing · SIMATS Engineering · Chennai

Event Details

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Date

April 20, 2026

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Time

8:30 AM onwards

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Venue

Marutham Hall, SIMATS Engineering, Chennai

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Domain

Open Innovation (Software)

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Team Size

2 – 4 Members

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Eligibility

UG & PG (Internal & External)

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Duration

6 Hours

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Bring Along

Laptop, Charger, Extension Box

Registration

Choose your registration type below and secure your spot!

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Internal Participants

FREE

Exclusively for SIMATS Engineering students. No registration fee — just bring your ideas and your team!

Register (Internal) →

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External Participants

₹150 / team

Open to all UG & PG students from colleges across India. Pay ₹150 per team and register now!

Register (External) →

Questions? Reach out to our coordinators via the Contact section.

Prizes & Recognition

Exciting Cash Prizes await the top teams!

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1st Place

Winner

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2nd Place

Runner-Up

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3rd Place

2nd Runner-Up

🎓 Certificates for All Participants
Every participant who competes receives an official participation certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Code Carnival 2K26 is open to UG and PG students from all engineering colleges across India. External participants can register for ₹150 per team.

Yes, Code Carnival 2K26 is a fully offline event. You will need to be physically present at Marutham Hall, SIMATS Engineering, Chennai on April 20, 2026.

Each participant/team should bring a laptop, its charger, and an extension box to ensure you have power throughout the 6-hour hackathon.

No. Code Carnival 2K26 follows an Open Innovation format — there are no pre-assigned problem statements. Teams are free to identify their own problem and build a creative software solution for it.

Teams must have a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 4 members. Solo registrations are not accepted.

For registration purposes, each team should register under the category that applies to the majority of team members, or contact our coordinators for guidance on mixed teams.