PRAGYANTRA
2026
Prize Pool
₹1,95,000
Date
2026-04-11
Venue
PES Modern College of Engineering
8 Hours
Duration
08:00 AM
Arrival Time
2–4 Members
Team Size
₹500
Reg. Fee
₹1,95,000
Prize Pool
Innovation Arenas
Event Details
ABOUT
EVENT
"The flagship high-intensity intelligence sprint where teams build and present real-world AI solutions under strict time constraints."
Pragyantra 2026
Pragyantra is the flagship challenge of M-Pulse 2026. Teams design, prototype, and pitch practical AI-first solutions for real problems in governance, education, sustainability, and public systems.
Evaluation Focus
- Problem understanding and novelty
- Technical quality and implementation depth
- Feasibility and real-world impact
- Clarity of final pitch and demo
Output Expectations
- Working prototype (or production-grade simulation)
- Clean GitHub repository
- Short architectural documentation
- Final jury presentation
THE PROTOCOL
Operational Guidelines
Rules
Team size must be between 2 and 4 members.
All submissions must be original work created during the event window.
Pre-built libraries are allowed, but copied project templates are prohibited.
Every team must maintain a public or jury-shareable GitHub repository.
Plagiarism or unfair means will lead to immediate disqualification.
Decision of judges and organizing committee is final.
Technical Engagement Rules
Guidelines
Carry your own laptop, charger, and extension board.
Keep identity proof and college ID ready at verification desk.
Reach venue at least 30 minutes before kickoff.
Internet will be provided, but offline fallback is recommended.
Follow mentor and volunteer instructions at all times.
Total Empowerment
3 Winners Per Domain · 2 Overall Winners · 14 Total Prizes
Idea Submission
The problem statements have been released to participants, and the registration process has been completed with all entries carefully verified for accuracy and eligibility.
Final Hackathon
Final Prototype Demo & Jury Evaluation: Teams will present their fully developed prototype to the jury, demonstrating its functionality, features, and real-world applicability. The jury will evaluate each submission based on criteria such as innovation, technical implementation, problem-solving approach, usability, and overall impact.
The Window is Closing
READY TO BUILD
THE FUTURE?
Registration Fee: ₹500 · 2026-04-11