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The listed deadline for this opening was August 19, 2026. Application criteria, required documents, and preparation guidelines below remain active for upcoming academic cycles. Explore active live openings below.
About this opportunity
Major League Hacking is running a hackathon called Hack days in KGI, hosted on Devpost, with a submission window from August 2 to August 19, 2026. The event takes place in Hosur, India, and focuses on three themes: Mobile, Productivity, and Web. There is no cash prize pool, with total prizes listed at ₹0, so the value here is in the experience, networking, and building something you can show off. This is a short, focused build sprint. You get roughly two and a half weeks to design, code, and submit a project. With only 4 participants registered so far, the field is wide open. That means less competition for recognition and more chances to get direct feedback from organizers and judges. It is a solid fit for students or early-career developers who want to practice shipping a product under a deadline. Major League Hacking, often shortened to MLH, is one of the largest hackathon organizers in the world. They run events across North America, Europe, and Asia, and they partner with companies like GitHub, DigitalOcean, and AWS to provide tools and resources to participants. Their events are known for being beginner-friendly, with mentors on hand and a strong emphasis on learning by doing. This particular hackathon is smaller than their flagship events, but it follows the same structure and standards. Hosur is an industrial city in Tamil Nadu, about 40 kilometers from Bangalore. It sits in a growing tech corridor, with many manufacturing and IT companies operating there. The climate is warm for most of the year, with a mild winter from November to February. For participants coming from Bangalore, Hosur is an easy trip by road or rail. The hackathon is hosted on Devpost, so you can submit your project remotely, but being in Hosur gives you the chance to connect with other local developers in person.
Benefits
- No entry fee to participate
- Access to the Major League Hacking network and community
- Opportunity to build a portfolio piece in Mobile, Productivity, or Web
- Direct feedback from judges on your project
- Networking with other developers in the Hosur area
Eligibility
- Open to anyone who can submit a project during the August 2 to August 19, 2026 window
- Projects must fit one of the three themes: Mobile, Productivity, or Web
- Participants must follow the full rules and judging criteria posted on the official hackathon page
- Registration is required before the submission deadline
Required Documents
- A completed project submission on Devpost
- A project description and demo as required by the hackathon rules
How to Apply
- Register for the hackathon on the Devpost page before the submission window opens.
- Build your project and prepare your submission materials between August 2 and August 19, 2026.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
Ready to start your application?
Submit your materials before the official deadline.
Verify all official guidelines and eligibility criteria directly with the host institution before submitting. Prepare your transcript evaluation, referee letters, and motivational statement early to avoid deadline bottleneck delays.
Official Application Strategy & Recommended Tools
Selection Committee Priorities
- •Academic/Professional Alignment: Ensure your statement explicitly ties your past work in India to Major League Hacking's strategic goals.
- •Leadership Evidence: Selection panels heavily weigh demonstrated initiative, community impact, or research output.
- •Financial & Language Prerequisites: Confirm if Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates can substitute for formal standardized language test fees.
