CT BuildFest 2.0 | 30-Hour Coding Hackathon - CT Group of Institutions

CT BuildFest 2.0

A 30-Hour Coding Hackathon
Code. Collaborate. Create. Make an Impact.

CT Group of Institutions, Maqsudan, Jalandhar presents CT BuildFest 2.0 — bringing together student innovators, programmers, designers and problem-solvers to transform ideas into practical technology solutions.

📅 October 30–31, 2026
📍 Maqsudan, Jalandhar
Team 3–6
🏆 ₹1 Lakh Prize Pool
CT BuildFest 2.0 - 30 Hour Coding Hackathon
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Duration 30 Hours
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Prize Pool ₹1,00,000
Team Size 3–6 Members
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Registration ₹800 / Team
The Challenge

Turn Your Ideas
Into Impact.

For 30 intensive hours, teams will brainstorm, code, design, prototype and pitch solutions to real-world challenges while receiving guidance from industry experts, mentors and academicians.

This is more than a coding competition. It is an opportunity to build, experiment, collaborate and showcase your skills in an energetic innovation environment.

30 Hours.

One challenge. Multiple possibilities. Build a prototype, solve a meaningful problem and present your innovation to an expert jury.

Why CT BuildFest 2.0?

More Than A Coding Competition

Build, experiment, collaborate and showcase your skills in an energetic innovation environment.

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Real-World Challenges

Work on meaningful problems and develop practical technology solutions.

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Industry Mentorship

Interact with mentors, industry professionals and experienced academicians.

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Multiple Evaluations

Experience technical guidance and multiple evaluation rounds throughout the hackathon.

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Recognition & Rewards

Showcase your prototype and compete for exciting prizes and recognition.

Quick Heal Academy
IBM
upGrad
BrightXR
Thread Security
O7 Solutions
GTB Computer Education and Infotech
Secuneus
Choose Your Challenge

Theme Tracks

Select a track and build a solution that creates meaningful impact.

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AI & Intelligent Systems

Build intelligent, data-driven solutions using AI, machine learning and emerging technologies.

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Cyber Security & Digital Trust

Develop innovative approaches for creating safer and more secure digital environments.

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Smart Education & Social Innovation

Create solutions that improve learning experiences and address meaningful social challenges.

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IoT, Robotics & Smart Automation

Connect hardware, software and intelligent automation to solve real-world problems.

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Sustainability Environment & Student Innovation

Develop innovative ideas for sustainability, environmental challenges and student-driven innovation.

Event Information

Event at a Glance

Event Date October 30–31, 2026
Duration 30 Hours
Venue CT Group of Institutions, Maqsudan, Jalandhar
Team Size 3–6 Members
Registration Fee ₹800 per Team
Meals All Meals & Refreshments Included
Prize Pool Worth ₹1,00,000
Experience Coding, Prototyping & Pitching
Compete · Create · Win

Build Big.
Win Bigger.

Compete for a Prize Pool Worth ₹1 Lakh along with exciting gift prizes and rewards.

Bring your best idea, build something meaningful and make your innovation stand out.

Total Prize Pool ₹1 Lakh
📱 Tablets 🔊 Sound Bars 🎧 Ear Pods ⌚ Smart Watches
Inside BuildFest

What to Expect

30 Hours of Coding & Prototyping Industry Mentorship Real-World Problem Statements Expert Jury Technical Guidance Midnight Evaluation Rounds Networking Fun Activities Exciting Prizes Recognition Hands On Workshop

Who Can Participate?

Students from colleges and universities with an interest in coding, innovation, technology and problem-solving can participate.

Build a team of 3–6 members, select a theme and bring your ideas to life.

Build Across Disciplines

Students from different technical backgrounds can collaborate to combine their strengths in development, design, research, hardware, AI, presentation and problem-solving.

Industry Collaboration

Partner With CT BuildFest 2.0

Organizations can associate with the hackathon through multiple industry collaboration opportunities.

Sponsorship Opportunities

CT BuildFest 2.0 welcomes organizations to associate as Title Sponsors, Associate Sponsors, Event Sponsors, Track Sponsors, Technology Partners and Industry Partners.

Industry Engagement

Partners can engage through challenge statements, technical resources, SME sessions, mentorship, jury participation, technology credits, merchandise, vouchers, prizes, internships and further mentoring opportunities.

Contact Us

For registration, participation, sponsorship or collaboration queries.

30 Hours. One Challenge. Endless Possibilities.

Bring your team. Bring your idea. Build something that matters.

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