About SIH 2026
Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative to provide students with a platform to solve pressing problems of society, organizations, and government. SIH 2026 brings together the brightest minds to innovate and create impactful solutions.
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SIH 2026 Timeline
🚀 Problem Statement Launch & SPOC Registration
🚀 Problem Statement Launch & SPOC Registration
August 2026
Get ready! The official SIH problem statements drop, and SPOC (Single Point of Contact) registrations kick off. 📝
💡 Internal Hackathon & Idea Submission
💡 Internal Hackathon & Idea Submission
August - September 2026
Time to code! Teams dive into the internal hackathon, crafting brilliant solutions and submitting their best ideas on the portal. 💻✨
🔍 Idea Screening & Report Submission
🔍 Idea Screening & Report Submission
September - October 2026
Ideas get a closer look! Our experts screen submissions, and teams compile and upload their detailed reports. 📊
🧑🏫 Mentoring & Result Publication
🧑🏫 Mentoring & Result Publication
October 2026
Learn from the best! Shortlisted teams receive invaluable mentoring and training. Keep an eye out—finalist teams are announced! 🎉
📣 Announcement of Shortlisted Students
📣 Announcement of Shortlisted Students
November 2026
The suspense is over! The official list of students making it to the SIH Grand Finale is revealed. Did you make the cut? 👀
🏆 Grand Finale!
🏆 Grand Finale!
December 2026
The ultimate showdown! Compete, innovate, and showcase your groundbreaking solutions at the SIH Grand Finale. Winners will be crowned! 🏅🥳