Participant Guidelines & Rulebook Hacktoberfest 2026
Welcome to Hacktoberfest Hack Day Dhanbad × Hackathon and Coding Club, BIT Sindri, organized by the Hackathon and Coding Club (HnCC), BIT Sindri as a part of Hacktoberfest 2026.
Hack Day is an opportunity for students to collaborate, build innovative software solutions, explore open-source technologies, improve their technical skills and celebrate the spirit of open source.
Pick a theme. Build your solution. Ship it.
Participants are encouraged to explore open-source AI and open-weight models while developing their projects.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Hacktoberfest Hack Day Dhanbad × Hackathon and Coding Club, BIT Sindri |
| Organiser | Hackathon and Coding Club, BIT Sindri |
| Date | Sunday, 11 October 2026 |
| Time | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Venue | IT Building, BIT Sindri, Dhanbad |
| Format | In-person mini Hackathon |
| Eligibility | Undergraduate students of BIT Sindri |
| Team Size | 2–4 members |
| Registration Fee | Free |
| Total Prize Worth | ₹30,000 |
| Prize Categories | 1st, 2nd & 3rd |
It is an in-person hackathon organised by HnCC, BIT Sindri as a part of Hacktoberfest 2026.
Participants will form teams and build software solutions based on one of the given themes.
The event will include mentoring, project development, final evaluation, project showcase, networking and fun activities.
The schedule may be adjusted slightly during the event depending on activities and participation.
The event is open to all undergraduate students studying at BIT Sindri.