BFS Buildathon 2026 • Hack the Future

Join the most prestigious hackathon at BFS Buildathon 1.0. A student-first hackathon where you build real, usable projects not PPTs. Get a verified certificate, real exposure, and a chance to win ₹30,000+ in prizes.

500+ Participants · ₹30k+ Prizes · 50+ Projects

Organized By

BuildForStudents is a student-first platform designed to help learners build real-world projects, collaborate with like-minded peers, and gain meaningful exposure beyond certificates.

From project submissions to evaluations and certificates, the entire hackathon experience runs on BuildForStudents.

Powered by BuildForStudents

A platform built by students, for students

Official Hackathon Platform

Real Project Hosting

Verified Certificates

Student Collaboration

Fair & Transparent Judging

BuildForStudents ensures every project gets visibility, every participant gets recognition, and every winner earns real value.

🚀 Register on BuildForStudents

About

About BFS Buildathon 2026

What is BFS Buildathon?

BFS Buildathon is a student-first online hackathon by BuildForStudents focused on building real, working projects — not PPTs or dummy ideas.

Participants can compete solo or in teams using any technology stack.

Why it matters

All projects are showcased on the BuildForStudents platform for long-term visibility and real exposure.

With a ₹30,000+ prize pool and verified certificates, BFS Buildathon is built by students, for students.

HACKATHON JOURNEY

From registration to victory

Follow the path from registration to results

February 3, 2026

Registration Opens

March 4, 2026

Registration Closes

Final deadline to confirm participation and lock your team.

March 6–7, 2026

Buildathon Days

48 hours to build, debug, collaborate, and ship your project.

March 10, 2026

Results & Recognition

Winners announced, projects featured, and certificates issued.

AMAZING PRIZES

Compete & Win Big

Win exciting cash prizes, recognition, and exclusive exposure on BuildForStudents.

1st Runner-Up

₹9,000

+ Goodies & Certificate

Winner

₹15,000

+ Goodies & Featured Project

2nd Runner-Up

₹4,000

+ Certificate of Excellence

Technical Challenges

Choose a challenge that excites you

Build practical, impactful solutions using any technology stack.

AI-Powered Solutions

Build intelligent systems to solve real-world problems in healthcare, education, or sustainability.

MACHINE LEARNING · PYTHON · AI

Blockchain Applications

Create decentralized applications for identity, secure transactions, or transparent systems.

BLOCKCHAIN · WEB3 · SOLIDITY

Mobile Phone Innovation

Develop modern mobile apps with real-time collaboration, IoT integration, or AR experiences.

FLUTTER · REACT NATIVE · ANDROID / iOS

Registration

Choose how you want to compete

Flexible team options for every kind of builder. Entry fee helps us manage judging, certificates, and prizes.

Solo

₹79

👤 1 Participant
🎖 Participation Certificate
🏆 Eligible for prizes
🚀 Project published on BuildForStudents

Squad

₹199

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 3–4 Participants
🎖 Certificates for all members
🏆 Higher collaboration advantage
🚀 Featured team project

Duo

₹149

👥 2 Participants
🎖 Certificates for both members
🏆 Eligible for all prizes
🚀 Team project showcase

Judging Criteria

How projects are evaluated

Our judging is fair, transparent, and focused on real value. Total Score: 100 Points

30%

Innovation & Creativity

Original ideas, creative problem-solving, and how different your solution is from existing ones.

30 Points

25%

Technical Implementation

Code quality, functionality, correct tech usage, and how stable your solution is.

25 Points

20%

Impact & Usefulness

Real-world relevance, usefulness, and potential impact of your project.

20 Points

15%

UI / UX & Presentation

Design clarity, user experience, and how clearly the project is presented.

15 Points

10%

Teamwork & Collaboration

Team coordination, contribution balance, and communication during development.

10 Points

Judging Process

Projects will be evaluated by our panel of experienced judges. Each submission is scored independently on a 100-point scale, and final rankings are based on the cumulative score.

Our judging focuses on fairness, transparency, real-world value, and constructive feedback to help participants grow.

Judges’ decisions are final and binding

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the BuildForStudents Hackathon

Any college, diploma, or polytechnic student can participate. Beginners are highly encouraged to join.

You can participate solo or in a team of up to 4 members.

No. This hackathon is beginner-friendly. Learning during the event is completely acceptable.

The hackathon is conducted completely online. You can participate from anywhere.

Yes. All valid participants receive certificates. Winners also get special certificates and recognition.

Ready to Hack?

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your skills, learn new technologies, and win amazing prizes.

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