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आरंभ — Where every
“what if” finds its

Not every idea begins boldly — some begin with doubt. This is your first step. The question isn’t “Can I?” It’s “What if I do?”

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What is VES Technothon ?

Where ideas dare to begin — Your आरंभ toward real change

Welcome to VES Technothon 2026 — a 24-hour State-level Hackathon exclusively for Polytechnic Students, where ideas dare to begin. After three successful editions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, we are excited to expand to a state - level platform, providing opportunities to students across Maharashtra.

Building on our past successes, Technothon continues to be the epicenter of innovation for the diploma engineering community. Whether youre solving a real-world challenge, making a social impact, or creating something entirely new, VES Technothon 2026 is your आरंभ — your first step toward real change.

Over the years, weve witnessed remarkable creativity and problem-solving skills during our nonstop hackathons. The overwhelming response has fueled our commitment to deliver an even more exhilarating experience in 2026.

Our aim is to empower students to develop practical solutions, work collaboratively, and sharpen their innovation skills — all while building projects from scratch. Teamwork, creativity, and real-world impact are at the heart of our hackathon.

Industry Recognition

Gain recognition from leading tech companies and industry experts. Winners receive certificates, prizes, and potential internship opportunities.

Expert Mentorship

Get guidance from experienced professionals and successful entrepreneurs who will help you refine your ideas and technical implementation.

Real-World Impact

Work on projects that address genuine problems and create meaningful solutions that can make a difference in society and industry.

Ready to start Your Journey?

Join thousands of polytechnic students in Maharashtra's biggest hackathon.

Rewards & Benefits

Comprehensive rewards and opportunities for all participants

Prize Pool

₹1,00,000+

Total prize money distributed across all categories

Internship Opportunities

Direct pathways to internships with partner companies and organizations

Funding Opportunities

Access to funding and investment opportunities for promising projects

Recognition & Certificates

Official certificates and recognition for all winners and participants

Special Note

Every beginning deserves a reward — and those bold enough to begin may just shape the future.

Select any one or more categories by your choice of interest

GIFProblem Statement Based
GIFTechnothon for Cause
GIFOpen Innovation

The Path to Victory: 9-Step Process

Steps Background
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STEP 1

Team Formation

Collaborate and form your team, laying the foundation for a strong and diverse group of four members, including at least one female member and an optional Institutional Mentor.

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STEP 2

Brainstorming & Problem Statement Selection

Engage in brainstorming sessions to select a challenge aligned with your team's interests and strengths from the provided problem statements.

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STEP 3

Registration & Idea Submission

Register your team and submit your innovative idea in the specified format (PDF, PPT, or Video). Present your concept using the provided template for clarity.

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STEP 4

Shortlisting & Presentation

Top 10 teams from each Problem Statement, based on their proposal in Idea Submission, would be invited virtually to present their idea to judges/problem-setters who will select the Grand Finalist teams with the most promising solutions for the grand finale round.

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STEP 5

Announcement of Finalist Teams

Teams selected for the Grand Finale will be announced, marking the beginning of the development phase.

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STEP 6

Development of the Product

Finalist Teams will develop their solutions, receiving virtual mentoring and periodic evaluations (virtually) to refine their projects before the Grand Finale.

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STEP 7

The Grand Finale - 24-Hours Offline Hackathon

Immerse yourself in a 24-hour live hackathon at V.E.S. Polytechnic, Mumbai, collaborating, coding, and bringing your idea to life with fellow participants.

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STEP 8

Final Project Presentation

Showcase your fully developed product to judges, demonstrating its functionality, impact, and innovation.

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STEP 9

Announcement of the Winners

Celebrate the culmination of your efforts as winners are declared and recognized for their innovative solutions at the closing ceremony.

Participation Guidelines

Eligibility

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Eligibility

  • All diploma students pursuing a diploma in any stream of engineering are welcome to participate in VES Technothon 2026.
  • Participants should be students of a affiliated polytechnic college in Maharashtra.
  • Each team may have an optional institute mentor who must be a faculty member at the team's institution.
Team Formation

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Team Formation

  • College Consistency: All team members must belong to the same college. Inter-college teams are not permitted.
  • Team Size: A team should comprise four members, including the team leader.
  • Diversity Inclusion: At least one female member is mandatory on each team.
  • These guidelines aim to foster a balanced and diverse participation experience for all teams at VES Technothon 2026.
Accommodation & Meals

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Accommodation & Meals

Criteria:

  • In-City Teams: Teams whose colleges are within a 7 km radius of the nearest Mumbai local train station.
  • Out-City Teams: Teams whose colleges are beyond the 7 km radius from a Mumbai local train station and those from other districts of Maharashtra.

Accommodation:

  • In-City Teams: Expected to report on the morning of the Grand Finale day. For example, if the Grand Finale starts on Saturday, teams should report on Saturday morning. Accommodation and meals during the 24-hour hackathon will be provided by us.
  • Out-City Teams: Expected to arrive at the venue the night before the Grand Finale. For example, if the Grand Finale starts on Saturday morning, teams should report by Friday evening.Accommodation will be provided one night prior to the event and one night after the event, subject to their travel schedule.

Meals and accommodation are on us :)

    Travel Allowance

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    Travel Allowance

    Criteria:

    • In-City Teams: We regret to inform you that the Travel allowance will not be provided.
    • Out-City Teams: Reimbursement for to-and-fro tickets from the nearest railway station of their college to the nearest railway station of VES Polytechnic (2-Sleeper Class) will be provided. For example, if the nearest railway station is Pune, reimbursement for 2-Sleeper class tickets from Pune Station to Dadar Station will be issued.
    Idea Submission & Presentation

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    Idea Submission & Presentation

    • After your team finalizes a problem statement, it's time to submit your innovative idea. During registration, present your idea in the form of an abstract and proposal. Choose from the following formats for your submission:

    Submission Formats:

    • PDF / PPT
    • Video Presentation (highly encouraged for efficient comprehension of your proposed solution)

    PPT Template:

    • To ensure a smooth submission, refer to the provided template for the PPT here.
    • Unleash your creativity and communicate your solutions effectively to stand out in VES Technothon 2026, because what the world calls impossible, we call Round 1 submission!
    Initial Shortlisting

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    Initial Shortlisting

    • If selected for the Grand Finale, a 24-hour hackathon, teams are expected to turn their proposed solution and prototype into a working product.
    • Participants are encouraged to have a substantial portion of their proposed solution implemented before the event.
    • Prepare to bring your innovation to life during the Grand Finale and showcase your problem-solving prowess!
    Selection for Grand Finale

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    Selection for Grand Finale

    • The problem setters will select finalist teams based on the following criteria:

    Evaluation Criteria:

    • Relevance and feasibility of the proposed solution to the problem statement.
    • Innovation and creativity demonstrated in the presentation.
    • Clarity of the problem statement and solution presented.
    • Technical awareness for the proposal idea.
    • Selected teams will advance to the Grand Finale, a 24-hour hackathon to develop their proposed solution.
    After Being Selected for Grand Final

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    After Being Selected for Grand Final

    • If selected for the Grand Finale, a 24-hour hackathon, teams are expected to turn their proposed solution and prototype into a working product.
    • Participants are encouraged to have a substantial portion of their proposed solution implemented before the event.
    • Prepare to bring your innovation to life during the Grand Finale and showcase your problem-solving prowess!
    Documents for Finalist Teams

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    Documents for Finalist Teams

    • College Identity Cards of individual team members.
    • Any Government ID Card of individual team members.
    • A consent form duly filled by individual team members (to be shared with the selected teams).
    • Participation confirmation letter from the college authority on official letterhead (one per team).
    Winning Criteria

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    Winning Criteria

    • Each Problem Statement can result in different outcomes, decided by the Problem Setter:
    • Winner: Awarded to the team with the best solution/product addressing the problem statement.
    • Joint Winners: If two teams independently develop and present identical solutions/products, both share the victory.
    • No Winners: Declared if none of the solutions effectively solve the problem.

    Evaluation Aspects:

    • Novelty of the idea
    • Complexity of the solution
    • Clarity and details presented in the prescribed format
    • Feasibility of the proposed solution
    • Practicability and sustainability of the developed product
    • Scale of impact
    • User experience
    • Potential for future work progression

    Let innovation and excellence guide you as you strive for success in each Problem Statement category!

      Latest Updates

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      Registration Starts

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      Community

      Connect with 500+ participants, mentors, and industry experts in our active community.

      Timeline

      Follow our structured timeline from idea submission to the grand finale event.

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      Key Highlights

      24-hour Grand Finale Event
      Virtual & Offline Rounds
      Expert Mentoring Sessions
      Industry Recognition

      GRAND FINALE DATES

      Mark your calendars! The ultimate face-off where the best ideas come to life.

      February 2026

      Mumbai, Maharashtra

      Hackathon Timeline

      Key dates and milestones you need to know

      Problem-Statements Live

      11th August, 2025

      Official problem statements are released and available for review

      Registration & Idea Submission Starts

      15th August, 2025

      Registration opens and teams can begin submitting their innovative ideas

      Current Stage

      Registration & Idea Submission Ends

      22nd September, 2025

      Final deadline for registration and idea submission

      Announcement of Shortlisted Teams

      October 2025 - Third Week

      Selected teams will be notified and announced publicly

      Presentation by Shortlisted Teams - Virtually

      October 2025 - Fourth Week

      Shortlisted teams present their ideas in virtual presentations

      Announcement of Grand Finalist Teams

      December 2025 - Third Week

      Final teams selected for the grand finale are announced

      Mentoring Round 1 - Virtually

      January 2026 - First Week

      First round of mentoring sessions for finalist teams

      Evaluation Round 1 - Virtually

      January 2026 - First Week

      First round of evaluation sessions for finalist teams

      Optional Mentoring Round 2 - Virtually

      January 2026 - Fourth Week

      Additional mentoring support for teams who need it

      24-Hours Grand Finale - Offline

      February 2026 (Dates TBD)

      Final 24-hour hackathon event held offline with all finalist teams

      Organizing Committee

      VES Polytechnic

      Institute's Innovation Council

      VESP Alumni Association

      H.A.B.I.T Foundation

      Meet the Committee

      Our Sponsors & Allies

      Outreach Partner

      Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education

      Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education

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      Associate Sponsors

      VEGA India Pvt. Ltd.

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      Glimps into the memories which we have created.

      FAQs

      What will be the mode of VES Technothon 2026?

      • What will be the mode of VES Technothon 2026?
      • Who is the organizer of VES Technothon 2026?
      • Do I need to pay any registration fees?
      • How do we form a team?
      • Will I be getting travel reimbursement?
      • Will I get anything even if I don’t win?
      • Who will bear the hardware and software costs?
      • What happens to the solutions developed by the winning team?
      • Can the winning team retain any rights to their solution after the challenge?
      • Is participation in Technothon open to Polytechnic colleges located outside the Mumbai region?
      • Can the same team submit multiple problem statements or multiple solutions for the same problem statement?
      • How can we contact the organizers for additional information or queries?