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ELECTRONOVA 2026 — 24-HOUR HANDS-ON HACKATHON

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Date13 Oct 202612:59 AM IST
LocationNagapattinamOffline
Entry₹200External registration
ELECTRONOVA 2026 — 24-HOUR HANDS-ON HACKATHON

About the event

ElectroNova 2026 – 24-Hour Hands-on Hardware Hackathon

Organized by: Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Institution: E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College (Autonomous), Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Event Dates: 23–24 October 2026

Mode: Hybrid – Online Screening and Offline Grand Finale

Team Size: 2–4 Members

Registration Fee: ₹200 per participant, payable at the venue

Registration Deadline: 15 October 2026

About the Event

ElectroNova 2026 is a 24-hour hands-on hardware hackathon organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College. The event challenges students to transform innovative ideas into functional hardware prototypes through circuit design, embedded programming, testing, and real-time debugging.

Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all engineering branches and colleges, ElectroNova provides a platform to explore emerging technologies, collaborate with peers, solve real-world problems, and demonstrate practical engineering skills.

Bring your ideas. Build your solution. Make it work!

Hackathon Tracks

Participants can choose one of the following six tracks:

  1. IoT & IIoT – Smart devices, connected sensors, industrial monitoring, and automation.
  2. 5G/6G & Wireless Communication – Wireless networks, communication systems, and next-generation connectivity.
  3. Embedded Systems & Robotics – Microcontroller-based systems, robotics, sensing, and automation.
  4. Digital Systems & VLSI – Digital design, FPGA implementation, RTL, and verification.
  5. Biomedical & Wearable Devices – Healthcare monitoring, assistive technologies, and wearable electronics.
  6. Open Innovation – Hardware solutions addressing real-world challenges from everyday life, campuses, or industries.

Selection Process

  • Phase 1 – Idea Abstract Submission: Submit a PDF outlining the problem statement, proposed solution, technology stack, and design concept. The top 40 teams will be shortlisted.
  • Phase 2 – Online Pitch & Technical Review: Shortlisted teams present their initial build, architecture, and prototype workflow. The top 20 teams advance.
  • Phase 3 – On-Campus Grand Finale: Finalists build, test, and demonstrate their working prototypes during the 24-hour hackathon.

Prizes and Recognition

  • Winner: ₹10,000
  • Runner-up: ₹7,500
  • Internship interview opportunity with industry partners for the winning team.
  • Certificates for all participants.
  • An opportunity to showcase technical skills and gain hands-on hardware development experience.

Eligibility and Team Rules

  • Open to UG and PG students with a valid college ID.
  • Each team must have 2–4 members.
  • Inter-college and inter-branch teams are permitted.
  • Each team can participate in one track.
  • Pre-built models and plagiarized concepts are not permitted. Development and assembly must follow the event rules.

Important Dates

  • Registration and abstract submission deadline: 15 October 2026
  • Shortlist announcement: 17 October 2026
  • Online pitch and technical review: 19 October 2026
  • Grand Finale: 23–24 October 2026

Venue

E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College (Autonomous), Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu – 611002.

Registration

Register your team through the official registration form:

https://electronova.vercel.app/

For further details, visit the official website or contact the event coordinators.

ElectroNova 2026 – 24 Hours at the Bench. Build It. Test It. Prove It.

Who can join

Undergraduate and postgraduate students

What’s on the agenda

  • Registration and abstract submission deadline: 15 October 2026
  • Shortlist announcement: 17 October 2026
  • Online pitch and technical review: 19 October 2026
  • Grand Finale: 23–24 October 2026

Events & highlights

ElectroNova 2026 – 24-Hour Hands-on Hardware Hackathon

Selection Process

  • Phase 1 – Idea Abstract Submission: Submit a PDF outlining the problem statement, proposed solution, technology stack, and design concept. The top 40 teams will be shortlisted.
  • Phase 2 – Online Pitch & Technical Review: Shortlisted teams present their initial build, architecture, and prototype workflow. The top 20 teams advance.
  • Phase 3 – On-Campus Grand Finale: Finalists build, test, and demonstrate their working prototypes during the 24-hour hackathon.

Prizes and Recognition

  • Winner: ₹10,000
  • Runner-up: ₹7,500
  • Internship interview opportunity with industry partners for the winning team.
  • Certificates for all participants.
  • An opportunity to showcase technical skills and gain hands-on hardware development experience.

Important Dates

  • Registration and abstract submission deadline: 15 October 2026
  • Shortlist announcement: 17 October 2026
  • Online pitch and technical review: 19 October 2026
  • Grand Finale: 23–24 October 2026

Venue

E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College (Autonomous), Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu – 611002.

Registration

Register your team through the official registration form:

https://electronova.vercel.app/

For further details, visit the official website or contact the event coordinators.

ElectroNova 2026 – 24 Hours at the Bench. Build It. Test It. Prove It.

Meet the organizer

E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College is a self – financing educational institution situated in Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam District. EGSPEC is the vision of Chevalier. Dr.G.S.Pillay, whose determination and dynamism made possible the realization of this institution of excellence.

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Registration deadline / Important dates

Important Dates

  • Registration and abstract submission deadline: 15 October 2026
  • Shortlist announcement: 17 October 2026
  • Online pitch and technical review: 19 October 2026
  • Grand Finale: 23–24 October 2026

Registration Fees

Per Head 200, Have to pay at the event day

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