AI-Manthan 2.0

AI Manthan – AI Manthan is a National Level Hackathon aimed at fostering innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills among developers and change-makers. Participants will conceptualize impactful ideas and transform them into working prototypes over two rounds, addressing real-world challenges.This will be a Offline round! Shortlisted teams from the PPT round will be invited to the Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore, for an intense 24-hour hackathon.During this phase, participants will work collaboratively to develop their proposed solutions into functional prototypes.Mentorship, networking opportunities, and hands-on problem-solving will be key highlights of this round.Theme: Artificial Intelligence & Emerging TechnologiesPrize Pool: ₹1,00,000+Winner: ₹50,0001st Runner-up: ₹25,0002nd Runner-up: ₹10,00010 Special Recognition: ₹1,500 per teamNote : Prize money will be credited within 30 days after the hackathon ends.Domains:AI for Healthcare & Medical ServicesAI for Women Safety (Safety & Security)AI for Smart GovernanceAI for AgricultureAI for Rural Education (Education & Learning)AI for Disaster ManagementAI for Smart Cities (Urban Development & Infrastructure)AI for Clean India (Swachh Bharat Initiative)AI for Career DevelopmentAI for TourismAI for Food RedistributionAI for Urban MonitoringHackathon Rules and Guidelines:Team Size: Your Team may have Min.1 and Max. 4 membersEquipment: Teams must bring their own laptops and required hardware.Premises Policy: Leaving the venue without prior permission will lead to disqualification.Accommodation: Common lodging arrangements; no separate rooms provided.Ethics: Plagiarism, unethical practices, or use of unauthorized resources will result in immediate disqualification.Payment Policy: No refunds after registration.Second Round Fee: ₹1200 per team qualifying to Round 2.Event Details:Date: 31 OCT & 1 NOV 2026Location: Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research (AITR), Bypass Road, Square, Mangliya Sadak, Indore, Madhya PradeshPlatform: Any coding platform is allowed within the premises (e.g., VSCode, Sublime, GitHub)Note : The link for the problem statements and the PPT format will be shared soon.Additional Information:Participants must arrange their own travel.Free stay with locker, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Lockers will be provided, but you have to bring your own locks.Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances