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
HEALTHCARE
Enhancing health surveillance, disability navigation, and nutrition insights through AI-powered detection.
FINTECH
Empowering financial decisions through predictive stress indicators, alternative credit scoring, and behavioral staking.
EDUTECH
Revolutionizing education through intelligent learning assistants, adaptive platforms, and scholarship tracking.
INTEGRATED SYSTEM (Hardware)
Integrated systems combining IoT, robotics, and embedded security through ESP32 and wireless sensor networks.
Active Challenges
PROBLEM STATEMENTS
The Nutrition Gap Finder for Anganwadis Anganwadi workers manage nutritional data for large numbers of children, often using manual or poorly structured records. Due to the lack of analytical tools, critical patterns such as localized malnutrition clusters or ineffective supplement distribution remain unnoticed for extended periods. An AI system is required to analyze messy, real-world nutrition data and generate actionable insights, enabling early intervention and improved child health outcomes.
The Disability Entitlement Navigator Persons with disabilities are eligible for multiple government benefits (e.g., UDID cards, scholarships, subsidies), but due to fragmented information systems and complex procedures, most beneficiaries remain unaware of their entitlements or are unable to navigate the application process. There is a need for an AI-powered assistant that can guide individuals through eligibility, prioritization, and application steps in a simple and accessible manner.
AI Based Smart Health Surveillance and Disease Outbreak Prediction System Develop an AI powered platform that analyzes health records, environmental data, and regional disease trends to detect early signals of disease outbreaks. The system should provide real time alerts to healthcare authorities and help prevent the spread of infectious diseases in communities.
AI Stress Pattern Analyzer from Digital Behavior Stress and mental fatigue often manifest through subtle behavioral patterns such as irregular work schedules, decreased productivity, or increased digital activity during late hours. These patterns often go unnoticed until mental health deteriorates significantly. An AI system capable of analyzing digital behavior signals to detect stress patterns could provide early intervention opportunities.
Decentralized Personal Health Record with AI Insights Health records are fragmented across hospitals, making it difficult for patients to access and control their own medical data. Additionally, patients lack tools to derive meaningful insights from their health history. A system is required that allows patients to own their health data securely while enabling AI-driven health insights
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
02
Runner Up
₹15,000
Per Domain
Grand Prize
THE CHAMPION
₹25,000
+ Internships · Swag Kits · Cloud Credits
03
Second Runner
₹10,000
Per Domain
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