Parul University, Vadodara, is preparing to conduct the third edition of its maiden tech fest, PU Code Hackathon 3.0, which is set to be hosted on January 23rd and 24th, 2026, at the picturesque Waghodia campus of the university. This is an offline, national level hackathon that will bring the best young minds in India together to display their creativity, innovation and problem solving skills in a stiff, competitive environment.
Having such a huge prize pool of over Rs3 lakhs, the event does not only present the lavish prizes but also gives the rise to young tech enthusiasts to make their ideas come true. Students all over the country are able to do so making it a center of collaboration, learning and networking in the changing world of technology.
Registration and Participation Process.
Anyone who is interested should apply to the hackathon by the 30th of December 2025, 11:59 PM IST. Every team taking part may include two to four people so that it is diversified enough and collaborative. Any project submission is to be done in the form of a power point presentation which must contain a description of the project, documentation supporting it and any other related concepts.
Once registrations close, the evaluation committee will shortlist the teams based on their submissions. The names of the shortlisted teams will be announced on January 5th, 2026. Only the selected teams will proceed to the on-ground hackathon at Parul University. Participants can refer to the official documents for detailed tracks, problem statements, and a sample presentation format through the following links:
- For Tracks and Problem Statements: Link
- For Sample PPT: Link
Rules, Conduct and Evaluation
To maintain fairness and originality, all projects must be developed exclusively during the hackathon. Plagiarism or pre-developed code will lead to disqualification. Participants are expected to uphold Parul University’s Code of Conduct, which promotes respect, inclusion, and zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination in any form.
Projects will be evaluated on four main criteria: creativity, functionality, technical complexity, and presentation quality. The judging panel’s decision will remain final and binding. This rigorous assessment ensures that the winning projects truly reflect innovation and technical excellence.
Know The Numbers
- Registered: 2,769
- Team Size: 2 - 4 Members
- Impressions: 1,29,512
Prizes and Recognition
PU Code Hackathon 3.0 features exciting rewards designed to motivate participants at all levels. The first prize winner will receive ₹1,00,000 and a certificate, while the second and third prizes offer ₹75,000 and ₹50,000, respectively, along with certificates for both. Additionally, ten consolation prizes worth ₹5,000 each will be presented to deserving teams as a mark of encouragement. Every participant will receive a certificate of participation, acknowledging their contribution to the event.
Facilities and Support
Participants will be expected to come with their laptops and other equipment they might require on their projects. To facilitate a hassle free event, high speed internet access and good power connections will be made available in all areas of the event by Parul University. The modern infrastructure and collaborative architecture of the university provides the potential developers with the best environment to ideate, innovate, and develop breakthrough solutions.
A Platform to Code, Collaborate and create.
With each edition, PU Code Hackathon continues to strengthen Parul University’s reputation as a center of technological innovation and student-driven learning. The upcoming edition is expected to see participants from multiple states, representing diverse technical backgrounds and interests. For queries and assistance, participants can reach out directly to the event organizers through official university communication channels.
PU Code Hackathon 3.0 has already started its countdown as creativity collides with code and the students will be able to bring their ideas to life and create a change
