About Event

HACK-O-HERTZ ’26 is a 36-hour National Level Hackathon organized by the IETE and IEEE Student Branch of New Prince Shri Bhavani College of Engineering & Technology, Chennai. The event provides a dynamic platform for students to innovate, collaborate, and transform ideas into real-time working prototypes.

Participants will work in teams to solve real-world problems across multiple cutting-edge domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Electronics, Smart Systems, and Open Innovation. With continuous mentoring from experienced academicians and industry experts, the hackathon encourages creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.

HACK-O-HERTZ ’26 offers an exciting opportunity for students to enhance their technical skills, gain practical exposure, and showcase their talent on a competitive platform. Attractive cash prizes, certificates for all participants, internship opportunities for top performers, surprise gifts, and refreshments throughout the event make this hackathon a complete learning and innovation experience.

📅 Dates: 21 & 22 February 2026
⏱ Duration: 36 Hours
💰 Prize Pool: ₹30,000
💵 Registration Fee: ₹200 per head
⏰ Last Date to Register: 17 February 2026