About the Hackathon:
The CodingBrains Online Student Hackathon 2026 is an exclusive, career-focused event designed to help students apply their coding skills in real-world projects. Participants will build innovative solutions using Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or Bootstrap, and showcase their work in a competitive, industry-aligned environment.

Who Can Participate:

  • Open exclusively to students and learners

  • Individual or team participation (1–4 members per team)

  • Beginners and intermediate coders are welcome

Technology Focus:

  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React

  • Backend / Python Projects: Python scripts, APIs, or data-driven applications

  • Optional tools: GitHub, Netlify, Vercel for project hosting

What You Will Gain:

  • Hands-on experience building real-world projects

  • GitHub-ready projects to showcase in resumes and interviews

  • Recognition and certificates from CodingBrains

  • Opportunity to improve problem-solving, collaboration, and coding skills

Hackathon Highlights:

  • Fully online and student-focused

  • Professional evaluation based on UI/UX, functionality, code quality, innovation, and presentation

  • Mentorship and guidance from CodingBrains instructors

  • Winner and runner-up certificates, plus special recognition for best UI or innovation

Rules & Guidelines:

  • Work must be original and completed during the hackathon period

  • One submission per team (all team members must be listed)

  • Projects must include a GitHub repository and a working demo or video

  • Late or incomplete submissions will not be evaluated

 

Requirements

📝 Submission Requirements

All participants must submit their projects following these requirements to ensure eligibility for evaluation:

  1. Project Title

    • A clear, descriptive name for your project.

  2. Short Description

    • A 2–3 sentence overview of the project, highlighting its purpose and features.

  3. GitHub Repository Link (Mandatory)

    • Public repository containing all source code.

    • Ensure proper folder structure and README file with instructions.

  4. Demo Link / Video (Mandatory)

    • Working project link hosted on platforms like Netlify, Vercel, or GitHub Pages, or

    • A short video (max 5 minutes) demonstrating functionality.

  5. Tech Stack Used

    • Mention the technologies, frameworks, and libraries utilized.

  6. Screenshots / Visuals (Optional but Recommended)

    • Include images or mockups that showcase your UI/UX or project workflow.

⚠ Important Notes for Participants

  • Incomplete submissions (missing GitHub repo or demo/video) will not be evaluated.

  • All work must be original and created during the hackathon period.

  • One team member submits on behalf of the team; all members must be listed.

  • Submissions must adhere to the deadline specified on Devpost.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
Winner:
3 winners

Certificate of Excellence from CodingBrains

Recognition on CodingBrains website & social media

Special mention for most innovative project

Runner-Up:

Certificate of Achievement from CodingBrains

Recognition on social media

Special mention for best UI/UX or technical implementation

All Participants:

Participation certificates from CodingBrains

Feedback from mentors to improve projects

Opportunity to include hackathon projects on resume and GitHub portfolio

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

bsnv satyanarayana

bsnv satyanarayana
codingbrains

Judging Criteria

  • Judging Criteria
    Projects will be evaluated on problem clarity & creativity, functionality & technical implementation, UI/UX design, code quality & documentation, and presentation & communication.

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