Oriental TechHack 2.0
National Level Hackathon Date: 30 April 2026
We are delighted to Host Oriental TechHack 2.0 National Level Hackathon, powered by Cybrom Technology, scheduled on 30 April 2026. This flagship event aims to bring together bright minds from across the country to innovate, collaborate, and solve real-world challenges through technology.
Important Dates
| Event Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 30 March 2026 |
Prize Pool
| 1st Prize | ₹51,000 |
| 2nd Prize | ₹21,000 |
| 3rd Prize | ₹11,000 |
| Consolation Prize (2 Teams) | ₹5,000 each |
Opportunities
- Scholarships up to ₹1,00,000 for top-performing teams
- Internship Opportunities for shortlisted participants
- Exposure to real-world problem solving, networking, and innovation
Team Details
| Team Size | Maximum 4 members |
| Registration Fee | ₹600 per team |
How to Participate
- Form a team (max 4 members)
- Select any one problem statement from the official website
- Complete payment via SAC QR code (keep transaction details)
- Fill out the registration form https://forms.gle/r7TRjSVUu66hkX9e6
- Team Leader will join WhatsApp Group.
Why Participate?
This hackathon offers a powerful platform to showcase innovation, win exciting rewards, gain industry exposure, and unlock career opportunities through internships and scholarships.
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation of students in making this event a grand success.
Smart Agriculture Theme
Statement 1: AI-Powered Precision Farming Assistant
Objective:
Develop an AI-driven decision support system that helps farmers choose crops, fertilizers, and detect plant diseases.
Updated Description:
Build a multi-modal AI platform (Web/Mobile) that integrates:
- AI Crop Recommendation Engine based on
- Soil NPK values
- Weather forecast APIs - Satellite imagery - Historical crop yield data - Fertilizer Optimization Model using ML regression to recommend fertilizer quantity.
- AI Plant Disease Detector using Computer Vision (CNN / Vision Transformers) from leaf images.
- AI Advisory Agent (LLM + RAG) that answers farmer queries in local languages.
Advanced Features
- Drone / satellite crop monitoring
- Edge AI disease detection on mobile
- Voice-based farmer assistant
- IoT soil sensors integration
- Real-time irrigation suggestions
Tech Stack Suggestions
- TensorFlow / PyTorch
- YOLO / Vision Transformers
- FastAPI / Django
- Flutter / React Native
- OpenWeather API
- HuggingFace / Llama / GPT
- IoT sensors + MQTT
Statement 2: Smart Weather Intelligence for Farmers
Objective:Provide AI-powered weather insights and alerts to farmers.
Updated Description:
Develop a system that integrates meteorological data + ML models to provide hyperlocal weather intelligence.
The system should:
- Predict rainfall probability
- Provide farming advisories
- Detect extreme weather risks
- Send AI-generated alerts via voice/SMS
Advanced Features
- AI-based crop protection alerts
- Climate risk prediction
- Smart irrigation scheduling
- Voice assistant in regional languages
- WhatsApp chatbot alerts
Technologies
- Weather APIs
- Time-series ML models
- LangChain + LLM agents
- SMS / WhatsApp APIs
- Edge devices
Smart Mechanization Theme
Statement 3: Autonomous AI Delivery Robot
Objective:
Develop a self-navigating AI robot for indoor delivery tasks.
Updated Description:
Build a robot capable of:
- Autonomous navigation
- Obstacle detection
- Voice command recognition
- Object pickup and delivery
- The robot should operate in homes, offices, or factories.
Advanced Features
- SLAM-based navigation
- YOLO object detection
- Voice assistant integration
- Path planning using reinforcement learning
- Smart task scheduling
Technologies
- ROS2
- OpenCV
- YOLOv8
- Raspberry Pi / Jetson Nano
- Python + Arduino
- Reinforcement Learning
Statement 4: AI Self-Driving Vehicle Simulation
Objective:
Develop a computer vision-based autonomous driving system.
Updated Description:
Create an AI model capable of:
- Lane detection
- Traffic sign recognition
- Obstacle detection
- Path planning
- Use simulation environments such as CARLA or Webots.
Advanced Features
- Reinforcement learning driving agent
- Sensor fusion (camera + LiDAR)
- Autonomous parking
- AI traffic behavior prediction
Technologies
- PyTorch
- OpenCV
- CARLA Simulator
- YOLO / DeepSORT
- Reinforcement Learning
Smart AI Theme
Statement 5: AI Customer Support Agent (Next-Gen Chatbot)
Objective:
Develop an LLM-powered conversational AI assistant for customer support.
Updated Description:
Create a chatbot using LLMs + RAG architecture capable of:
- Answering domain-specific queries
- Understanding context
- Accessing knowledge bases
- Providing human-like responses
Example Domains
- Banking
- Healthcare
- Education
- E-commerce
- Government services
Advanced Features
- Voice chatbot
- Multi-language support
- Sentiment detection
- AI agent tool usage
- Integration with databases and APIs
Technologies
- LangChain / LlamaIndex
- Vector DB (FAISS / Pinecone)
- OpenAI / Llama / Mistral
- Speech-to-Text + TTS
- FastAPI backend
Statement 6: AI Smart Assistant for Education
Objective:
Develop an AI-powered education assistant for students and teachers.
Updated Description:
Create an AI assistant that can:
- Recommend courses, projects, and tutorials
- Answer student doubts
- Generate quizzes automatically
- Analyze student performance
Advanced Features
- AI tutor using LLMs
- Personalized learning path
- AI-generated study notes
- Assignment evaluation using AI
- Voice assistant
Technologies
- LangChain Agents
- Vector Databases
- LLM APIs
- Knowledge Graphs
- React / Flutter
Smart IOT Theme
Statement 7: AI Smart Traffic Monitoring System
Objective:
Develop an AI + IoT traffic control system.
Updated Description:
The system should:
- Detect vehicle density using computer vision
- Automatically adjust traffic signals
- Detect traffic violations
Advanced Features
- Number plate recognition
- AI accident detection
- Traffic congestion prediction
- Smart city dashboard
General Technologies
- YOLOv8
- OpenCV
- Edge AI cameras
- Raspberry Pi / Jetson
- Cloud dashboard
Statement 8: Smart IoT Parking System
Objective:
Develop a real-time smart parking management system.
Updated Description:
Build a mobile app that shows:
- Available parking slots
- Automatic vehicle slot allocation
- Navigation to parking slot
Advanced Features
- License plate recognition
- QR entry system
- Parking prediction analytics
- Digital payment integration
Technologies
- IoT sensors
- Flutter / React Native
- Firebase / AWS IoT
- Computer Vision
Statement9: AI IoT Waste Management System
Objective:
Develop a smart waste monitoring system for smart cities.
Updated Description:
Install IoT sensors in garbage bins to:
- Monitor waste levels
- Automatically schedule collection
- Optimize garbage truck routes
Advanced Features
- AI waste classification
- Route optimization using AI
- Smart city dashboard
- Citizen reporting app
Technologies
- Ultrasonic sensors
- LoRaWAN / MQTT
- ML route optimization
- GIS mapping
Smart App Theme
Statement 10: Next-Gen AI E-Commerce Web Platform
Objective:
Develop a smart e-commerce platform using modern AI technologies.
Updated Description:
Build a Next.js + AI powered shopping platform for a gift shop.
Core Features
- Login / Registration
- roduct catalog
- Cart & checkout
- Indian payment gateway
- Order tracking
Advanced AI Features
- AI gift recommendation engine
- AR product preview
- AI shopping assistant chatbot
- Personalized product feed
- Voice search
Technologies
- Next.js
- Node.js / FastAPI
- Stripe / Razorpay
- TensorFlow / Recommendation AI
- WebAR
Statement 11: AI Parent–Student Monitoring Mobile App
Objective:
Create an AI-powered education monitoring mobile application.
Updated Description:
A mobile platform where parents can monitor student performance in real-time.
Features
- Multi-role login
- Admin
- Teacher - Student - Parent - Attendance tracking
- Assignment submission
- Quiz & exam management
- Performance analytics
Advanced Features
- AI performance prediction
- Early warning system for weak students
- AI study planner
- Parent notification alerts
- AI homework assistant
Technologies
- Flutter / React Native
- Firebase
- AI analytics models
- Graph dashboards
Special Hackathon Category (NEW)
Statement 12: Smart Sustainable City AI Platform
Build a digital twin of a smart city integrating:
Traffic, Waste, Parking, Weather, and Energy
Use AI + IoT + dashboards to simulate and optimize city operations.
Judging Criteria
| Criteria | Weight |
| Innovation | 25% |
| Technical Complexity | 25% |
| Impact | 20% |
| UI/UX and hardware | 15% |
| Scalability | 15% |
Note: Technologies and Functions are standard specimens. The Participant can upgrade and modify it as per his/her requirements
Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal, successfully organized Oriental TechHack 2.0, A National Level Hackathon on April 30, 2026, bringing together innovators and tech enthusiasts from across India.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Dr. S. Surya Prakash (Vice Chancellor, National Law Institute University Bhopal), Guest of Honor Dr. Dharmendra Koshtha (Joint Director, Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation), along with esteemed guests Shri Saurabh Nirmale (Regional Consultant & Innovation Center Incharge, Bhopal, Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell; Entrepreneur & Program Manager, All India Council for Technical Education) and Shri Rahul Rajat Singh (Software Gardener; Principal Architect; Engineering Advisor & Mentor (Ex-CTO), Delogue PLM).
The hackathon saw participation from 200+ teams, including 72 external teams from cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, and Indore, reflecting its national reach.
With a prize pool of ₹1 lakh, awards were presented across 10 categories, along with runner-up, consolation, and winner recognitions. Participants addressed 12 problem statements spanning key themes like Agriculture, AI, Mechanization, IoT, Smart Applications, and Smart Sustainable Cities. The event was sponsored by Cybrom Technology Pvt Ltd.
| Prize Winners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prize | Team ID | Team Name | Participant | Institute |
| 1st Prize - ₹51,000 | T-109 | Creative Tanks | Sumit Kumar | LNCT University |
| 1st Prize - ₹51,000 | T-075 | Mind Tech | Prachi Gupta | Oriental Institute of Science and Technology |
| 2nd Prize - ₹21,000 | T-071 | Ctrl Alt Elite | Akshat Sahu | Oriental Institute of Science and Technology |
| 3rd Prize - ₹11,000 | T-003 | World Destroyer | Manushri Bhardwaj | Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore |
| Consolation - ₹5,000 | T-013 | Syntactic Sugar | Samridh Sen | Rabindranath Tagore University |
| Consolation - ₹5,000 | T-007 | Parklytics | Sahil Ghidode | Oriental Institute of Science and Technology |
| Category-wise Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Team ID | Team Name | Institute |
| Best Demonstration | T-193 | Impact Innovators | LNCT Bhopal |
| Best Co-ordination | T-014 | HackHer Squad | OIST Bhopal |
| Best Innovation Impact | T-133 | Code Etup | OIST Bhopal |
| Best Presentation | T-061 | NextGen Merchants | OIST Bhopal |
| Best Implementation | T-073 | Team Wattle | LNCTS Bhopal |
| Most Wide Range Usable Project | T-017 | PJ Cognitive AI | OIST Bhopal |
| Best Design | T-065 | Team Dhurandhar | OIST Bhopal |
| Best Problem Solving | T-022 | Underdogs | OCT Bhopal |
| Best Performer (Round 1) | T-118 | Code Queens | OIST Bhopal |
| Best Performer (Round 2) | T-102 | The Ingenious Innovators | OIST Bhopal |
TechHack 2.0 served as a dynamic platform for innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving, marking its successful conclusion.
About OIST:
Our educational pursuit began in 1995, when Oriental Institute of Science & Technology came into being. We toiled hard amidst adversities to reach our goal of developing an Internationally acclaimed group of Instituitions. Today with world class infrastructure, highly experienced and motivated faculty, superb industry focus, competitive passion, cutting edge and a galaxy of top rankers to our credit, we have a distinctive edge in the area of Technical education. OIST the oldest among the Institutes, has reached its objective,long back, with the NBA accreditation for its programs.
Nearby Attractions:
Bhopal is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It's one of India’s greenest cities. There are two main lakes, the Upper Lake and the Lower Lake. On the banks of the Upper Lake is Van Vihar National Park, home to tigers, lions and leopards. The State Museum has fossils, paintings and rare Jain sculptures. Taj-ul-Masjid is one of Asia’s largest mosques, with white domes, minarets and a huge courtyard. Other attractions:
Bhojpur Temple: The majestic Bhojpur temple is just 29 km from Bhopal. The temple is about 1000 years old and dates to the reign of Raja Bhoj, the legendary Parmar monarch of Dhar. Even today, during the Shivaratri celebrations, this temple draws a sizable number of devotees of Lord Shiva.
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters: On the highway leading to Hoshangabad, the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are situated about 45 km to the southeast of Bhopal. The site is 10 km long and around 3 km wide.
Sanchi Stupa:
Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated 49 km from Bhopal, known for its stupas, pillars and stunning gateways.How to reach OIST, Bhopal
This OIST is in city Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal being a major railway junction in the Central region it connects almost all important destinations in north, south, west and east. OIST is located on State highway linking BHEL township & Raisen. It is well connected by local transport, the Institute is 11 kms from Bhopal main station & 7 kms from Ranikamlapati Station and is 20 km away from Rajabhoj Airport.
Address:
Oriental Institute of Science and Technology(OIST),
Oriental Campus, Opp Patel Nagar, Raisen Road, Bhopal (M.P.) 462022, INDIA.
Any queries can be addressed to below mail id.
Dr. Prabhat Sharma
Email: oisthodec@oriental.ac.in
Ph. No.: +91-7415762574
Address:
Oriental Institute of Science and Technology(OIST),
Oriental Campus, Opp Patel Nagar, Raisen Road, Bhopal (M.P.) 462022, INDIA.
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