Home About Tracks Rounds Timeline Prizes Finalists FAQ Contact
Techno NJR Presents

TECHMANTHAN
2026

Empowering the next generation of creators. Build, innovate, and master the digital frontier at Techno NJR's flagship college hackathon.

TechManthan 2026 Robot Squad

Main Event

3–4 April 2026

Venue

i3 Lab, Techno NJR, Udaipur

Total Prize Pool

₹15,000

(₹5,000 per track winner)

About TechManthan

TECHMANTHAN 2026 is a two-stage hackathon designed to empower the Early stage student developers. It's a platform where code meets creativity, and Jugaad meets engineering excellence — hosted at Techno NJR Institute of Technology, Udaipur.

Problem Statements

Smart City
Data-Driven Decision

AI-Based Smart City Resource Allocation

Cities generate massive data from traffic sensors, weather systems, and public services, but decision-makers struggle to optimize resource allocation...

Build a system that uses data analytics and AI to recommend optimal city resource deployment (traffic management, waste collection, emergency services).

Suggested Tools

PythonPandas / NumPyPower BI / TableauTensorFlow / Scikit-learnStreamlit / FlaskGoogle Maps API

Datasets

  • Smart City Open Data Portal
  • Indian Government Open Data (data.gov.in)
  • Urban traffic datasets (Kaggle)
  • OpenStreetMap data
Fraud Detection
AI in Finance

AI-Based Fraud Detection System

Digital payments are increasing rapidly, but fraud detection systems still struggle with real-time analysis...

Build an AI system that detects suspicious financial transactions in real-time using machine learning models.

Suggested Tools

PythonTensorFlow / PyTorchScikit-learnApache KafkaPower BI

Datasets

  • Kaggle Credit Card Fraud Detection dataset
  • IEEE Fraud Detection dataset
  • Synthetic financial transaction datasets
Finance Coach
Student Financial Innovation

AI Financial Wellness Coach for Students

Students often struggle with budgeting, savings, and financial planning...

Develop an AI chatbot that helps students manage expenses and build financial discipline.

Suggested Tools

LLM APIsPython / Node.jsLangChainMongoDBFlutter

Datasets

  • Student expenditure datasets
  • Kaggle spending datasets
  • Consumer expenditure survey datasets

Finalist Teams

Robot Decor

Meet the Finalists

These brilliant teams emerged from the rigorous online selection phase and are now preparing to build their innovative solutions at the Grand Finale onsite hackathon.

Event Timeline

March 2026

Registration Opens Completed

Secure your spot in India's most anticipated hackathon.

25 March 2026

Online Submission Completed

Submit your project idea and PPT for initial screening.

30 March 2026

Shortlist Reveal Completed

Shortlisted teams selected for the final onsite challenge.

3–4 April 2026

Grand Finale

2-day onsite building session at i3 Lab, Techno NJR, Udaipur (9 AM – 5 PM).

4 April 2026

Award Ceremony

Winners announced and prizes distributed.

March 2026

Registration Opens Completed

Secure your spot in India's most anticipated hackathon.

25 March 2026

Online Submission Completed

Submit your project idea and PPT for initial screening.

30 March 2026

Shortlist Reveal Completed

Shortlisted teams selected for the final onsite challenge.

3–4 April 2026

Grand Finale

2-day onsite building at i3 Lab, Techno NJR, Udaipur.

4 April 2026

Award Ceremony

Winners announced and prizes distributed.

Judging Criteria

Problem Understanding

Clearly defines the problem with strong context and real-world relevance.

Innovation & Creativity

Highly innovative and unique approach with a touch of originality.

Technical Approach

Clear architecture, suitable AI/ML methods and tools identified.

Dataset & Data Usage

Relevant datasets identified and clearly explained.

Feasibility & Implementation Plan

Clear and realistic development and execution plan.

Impact & Practical Value

Strong real-world impact and scalability of the project.

Presentation & Proposal Quality

Very clear, structured, and professional presentation.

Competition Format

PPT Submission Completed

Round 1 – Online Selection

Participants submitted a PowerPoint presentation explaining their solution. Focus was on problem understanding, technical approach, and architecture.

Round 1
Round 2
Grand Finale

Grand Finale – Onsite Hackathon

Shortlisted teams will be invited to i3 Lab, Techno NJR, Udaipur for the final 2-day challenge (9 AM – 5 PM each day). Includes expert mentorship and live prototype demo.

Date: 3–4 April 2026

Entry Fee: ₹500 per team

Rewards Worth

₹15,000

Total Prize Pool

Rewarding excellence and innovation. Each track winner (first position) will receive ₹5,000.

Mentorship

Direct access to industry experts and technical architects.

Opportunities

Networking with recruitment partners for internships and roles.

Common Queries

Who can participate?
The hackathon is open to students from all colleges across India. We welcome diverse teams with varied skill sets.
What is the maximum team size?
Each team must have between 3 to 5 members. Inter-college teams are also allowed.
Can we change our track later?
The track selected during your Round 1 submission is considered final as it helps us in efficient mentoring and judging.
Is the project idea required to be original?
Absolutely. Innovation and originality are core judging criteria.
Is there a registration fee?
Round 1 (online submission) is free for all participants. Shortlisted teams invited to the Grand Finale are required to pay an entry fee of ₹500 per team.

Venue & Location

TECHMANTHAN
The Elite Finalists

Meet the Finalists

These outstanding teams have been meticulously selected from hundreds of submissions. Explore their tracks and discover the future leaders of tech.

Robot

Final Results

TechManthan 2026

Student Financial Innovation
Algoholics
Winners
Ai in finance
SheByte
Winners
Data driven
Creative Crew
Winners