{"id":204,"date":"2026-05-31T15:18:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T09:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.reskilll.com\/best-student-hackathons-in-india-2026-where-to-compete-learn-win\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T20:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T14:58:33","slug":"best-student-hackathons-in-india-2026-where-to-compete-learn-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.reskilll.com\/best-student-hackathons-in-india-2026-where-to-compete-learn-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Student Hackathons in India 2026: Where to Compete, Learn &#038; Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reskilll, India&#8217;s leading hackathon platform, curates the best student hackathons every year. 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GitHub Code Innovation Series<\/h3>\n<p>Open-source hackathon for GitHub Campus Partner colleges. Build with Git, GitHub Actions, and the Student Developer Pack.<\/p>\n<h3>4. SahAI for Shiksha<\/h3>\n<p>AI for education hackathon by Wadhwani AI \u00d7 Reskilll. Solve real problems in Indian education. <a href=\"https:\/\/wadhwaniai.reskilll.com\">Details \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. MSHACK \u2014 Code for India<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft&#8217;s flagship hackathon series. Azure-powered, enterprise tracks, 500+ innovators.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Get Started<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Sign up free at <a href=\"https:\/\/reskilll.com\/signup\">reskilll.com\/signup<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Browse hackathons at <a href=\"https:\/\/reskilll.com\/discover\">reskilll.com\/discover<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Filter by &#8220;Student&#8221; to find eligible events<\/li>\n<li>Form a team (1-5 members typically)<\/li>\n<li>Register and start building!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Are student hackathons free?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, all student hackathons on Reskilll are completely free to participate.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need coding experience?<\/h3>\n<p>Not always. Many hackathons have beginner tracks. 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