April 1 – 2, 2026

PRAKALP 2026

Ignite Innovation • Showcase Your Creativity

National Level Project Expo & 24-Hour Hackathon

Ramachandra College of Engineering (A), Eluru, Andhra Pradesh

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PRAKALP 2026
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April 1–2, 2026 Ramachandra College of Engineering (A), Eluru, Andhra Pradesh
₹3,00,000 Prize Pool
1000+ Participants
100 Expo Slots
200+ Hackathon Teams
PRAKALP 2026 Logo About the Event

Two Days | Two Flagships |
One Mission.

PRAKALP 2026, a two-day national techno-festival uniting top talent from various premier institutions across the country. The event features a Project Expo of 100 innovative projects spanning 10 domains, alongside a high-energy 24-Hour Hackathon with 200+ teams tackling 4 contemporary themes. From working prototypes and software solutions to raw ideas, PRAKALP provides the definitive platform to create and showcase.

Whether you have a working prototype, a software product, or a bold idea waiting to be built — PRAKALP is your stage.

Event Dates

April 1 – 2, 2026

Mode

Offline Only

Hackathon

24-Hour Sprint

Team Size

1 – 5 Members

Eligibility

UG & PG Students

Prize Pool

₹3,00,000

Two Flagship Events

Choose Your Track

Project Expo

Project Expo

Showcase your innovation on an Prakalp stage. 100 projects — evaluated by expert judges in Hardware & Software tracks.

  • 100 Project Slots
  • Hardware & Software Tracks
  • Dedicated Stalls for Each Batch
  • Live Demo & Judging Q&A
  • Registration: ₹500 (Single/Duo) or ₹200 per person (teams 3-5)
Register for Expo
24-Hour Hackathon

24-Hour Hackathon

Build, iterate, and pitch your solution in 24 hours. Compete with 200 teams across 4 high-demand domains with expert mentors guiding every round.

  • 200 Teams | 4 Domains | 24 Hours
  • 4 Rounds — Idea to Final Pitch
  • Mentorship for Every Domain
  • Refreshments, Snacks & Accommodation Covered
  • Registration: ₹1000 (Single/Duo) or ₹500 per person (teams 3-5)
Register for Hackathon

Why PRAKALP?

₹3L+ Prizes

Massive prize pool for expo & hackathon winners

Expert Mentors

12 Mentors across hackathon domains

Networking

Connect with 1000+ participants from top institutions

Certificates

Participation & Merit certificates for all participants

Fun & Entertainment

Open mic, Live performances & Fun Games

Accommodation

Stay & Refreshments covered for all hackathon participants

Registration Kit

Badge, T-shirt, notepad, schedule card & more

Night Activities

Campfire & Startup stories

Hackathon Domains

Compete in Cutting-Edge Themes

IoT Sprint

From Sensor to Solution.

Cyber Security

Cryptography & Cyber Security Challenge

AI Agents Hack

Build Intelligent AI Assistants

Embed Fusion

Build with µC & Sensors

Important Dates

Event Timeline

Project Expo Hackathon
March 11, 2026
Registrations Open
Registration portal opens for both Project Expo & Hackathon.
Project Expo Hackathon
March 22, 2026
Registration Deadline
Last date to submit your Project Expo or Hackathon registration.
Project Expo Hackathon
March 28, 2026
Confirmations Sent
Final confirmations, venue details & event schedules communicated to all selected teams.
Project Expo — April 1
Project Expo
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Registration & Check-in
Participant registration, check-in and welcome kit distribution.
Project Expo
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Stall Setup
Teams set up their project display stalls and prepare demos.
Project Expo
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Inauguration Ceremony
Opening ceremony and keynote address for Prakalp 2026.
Project Expo
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Live Display & Demos
Project stalls open to visitors, industry guests & evaluators. Live demonstrations throughout the day.
Project Expo
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Judging Rounds & Q&A
Panel of judges evaluates projects with live Q&A sessions at each stall.
Project Expo
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Expo Awards & Prizes
Winners announced and prizes distributed for Project Expo.
Hackathon — April 1 – 2
Hackathon
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Registration, Check-in & Stall Setup
Hackathon participants register, check in and set up their workstations.
Hackathon
10:00 AM (Day 1)
Hackathon Begins!
Problem statements released. The 24-hour hackathon clock starts ticking!
Hackathon
Every 4 Hours
Mentor Check-ins & Guidance
Scheduled mentor visits to review progress, provide feedback and guide teams.
Hackathon
Night Session
Campfire, Open Mic & Activities
Unwind with a campfire session, open mic and fun activities to keep the energy going through the night.
Hackathon
10:00 AM (Day 2)
Hackathon Ends — Submissions Close
Coding stops. All teams must submit their final solutions.
Hackathon
10:30 – 11:00 AM (Day 2)
Final Pitches, Judging & Awards
Teams present final demos to the judging panel. Winners announced and prizes distributed.

Prize Pool

Big ideas deserve big rewards. Here is what is at stake.

Project Expo — ₹1,00,000

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1st Place

₹15,000

×2 winners (Hardware & Software)

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2nd Place

₹10,000

×2 winners (Hardware & Software)

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Domain Winners

₹5,000

×10 (Top Projects Excluding winners & Runner-Ups)

Hackathon — ₹2,00,000 (4 Domains)

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Winner

₹15,000

×4 domains(1 Per each domain)

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1st Runner-Up

₹10,000

×4 domains(1 Per each domain)

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2nd Runner-Up

₹5,000

×20 awards (5 per each domain)

Total Prize Pool: ₹3,00,000
Fees & Inclusions

Registration Details

Category Fee Inclusions
Project Expo — Single/Duo ₹500 Expo participation + Kit + Lunch
Project Expo — Team (3–5 members) ₹200 / person Expo participation + Kit + Lunch
Hackathon — Single/Duo ₹1,000 Hackathon + Food + Accommodation
Hackathon — Team (3–5 members) ₹500 / person Hackathon + Food + Accommodation
Visitor — Online (on or before 30-Mar-2026) ₹50 Entry pass
Visitor — Spot ₹100 Walk-in entry pass

Team size: 1 – 5 members (both Expo and Hackathon). Single/Duo: 1–2 members. Team: 3–5 members. Each team may submit only one project.

What is in the Kit?
  • Event Badge / ID Card
  • Schedule Card
  • Pen & Notepad
  • T-Shirt / Merchandise
  • Evaluation Guidelines
  • PRAKALP Sticker (Hackathon)
  • Wi-Fi Card & Meals Coupon (Hackathon)
Day-of Schedule

What to Expect on Event Day

Project Expo — April 1
8:30 – 9:30 AM Registration & Check-in
9:00 – 10:00 AM Stall Setup
10:00 – 10:30 AM Inauguration Ceremony
10:30 AM – 3 PM Live Display & Demos
11:00 AM – 3 PM Judging Rounds & Q&A
3:00 – 4:00 PM Expo Awards & Prizes
Hackathon — April 1 – 2
8:30 – 9:30 AM Registration, Check-in & Stall Setup
10:00 AM (Day 1) Hackathon Begins!
Every 4 hours Mentor Check-ins & Guidance
Night Session Campfire, Open Mic & Activities
10:00 AM (Day - 2) Hackathon Ends — Submissions Close
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Final Pitches, Judging & Awards
Location

Event Venue

Ramachandra College of Engineering (A)

NH-16 Bypass Road, Vatluru (V), Eluru – 534007, Andhra Pradesh, India

Event Venue Highlights
Open Auditorium — Inauguration & Expo
Shastra Block — Hackathon Hub
High-speed Wi-Fi Across Venues
Power Backup & Extension Boards
On-campus Accommodation
Food Courts & Refreshment Stalls
First Aid & Emergency Support
24/7 Security & Discipline Monitoring

Download the PRAKALP 2026 Brochure

Get the complete event details, domain list, and participant guidelines in one document.

Download Brochure
Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

PRAKALP 2026 is open to all UG and PG students from recognised engineering and management institutions across India. Teams must consist of 4 – 5 members, and all team members must be enrolled at the same institution.
The Project Expo is a showcase of pre-built projects across 10 engineering domains — you bring your working prototype or software, set up a demo stall, and present it to judges. The Hackathon is a 24-hour on-site coding sprint where you build a solution from scratch based on given themes, with mentor guidance and iterative rounds.
A team can register for either the Project Expo or the Hackathon. Each team may submit only one project. If you have separate teams, each team can register for a different event individually.
Project Expo: ₹500 (Single/Duo, 1–2 members) or ₹200 per person (teams of 3–5).
Hackathon: ₹1,000 (Single/Duo, 1–2 members) or ₹500 per person (teams of 3–5).
Visitors: ₹50 (online) or ₹100 (spot registration).
Yes! Accommodation is provided for all hackathon participants. Girls will be accommodated in the Girls Hostel, and boys will be provided beds in Shastra Block classrooms. Food, snacks, and refreshments are included.
All project submissions are evaluated by a Review Committee. Projects must score a minimum of 60/100 to qualify. A maximum of 3 projects per college are selected across both Hardware and Software tracks, subject to the overall cap of 100 Expo slots.
Projects are classified into two tracks:
Hardware Track: Physical prototypes, embedded systems, IoT devices, robotics, circuits, and sensor-based projects.
Software Track: Applications, web/mobile platforms, AI/ML models, data dashboards, simulations, and algorithm-based solutions.
Three themes are confirmed: Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber Security, and Generative AI / Agentic AI. The 4th domain will be announced soon. Pre-hackathon workshops will be conducted for each theme.
The registration deadline is March 22, 2026. Payments are collected during registration. Final confirmations will be sent by March 28, 2026.
For the Project Expo, 10 judges (5 per track) rotate through stalls and evaluate projects via Q&A and live demo assessment. For the Hackathon, teams go through 4 rounds — from idea submission to final pitch with live Q&A before judges. Winners are determined based on scores from the evaluation sheets.
Get in Touch

Contact Us

Email Us

prakalp@rcee.ac.in

Call Us

+91 72075 70222

Visit Us

RCE, NH-16 Bypass Road, Vatluru (V), Eluru – 534007, A.P.

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