IIIT Pune × IABTMIIIT Pune, Pune, Maharashtra
Hack Better Than Me (HBTM) 2026
Venue: IIIT Pune × IABTM
Entry fee: Free
Event date: 1 Aug 2026
Registration deadline: 15 Jul 2026
Venue: IIIT Pune × IABTM
Entry fee: Free
Event date: 1 Aug 2026
Registration deadline: 15 Jul 2026
Posted: 22 Jun 2026
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About this Hackathon
Hack Better Than Me (HBTM) 2026 is a national-level 24-hour hackathon organized by IIIT Pune in collaboration with IABTM, IEEE Maharashtra Section, and localhost. The hackathon is centered around the theme "Agentic AI for Human Potential", encouraging participants to build innovative AI-powered solutions with real-world impact.
Who Can Participate
- Undergraduate Students
- Postgraduate Students
- Students from any recognized college or university in India
Participants from engineering, design, management, humanities, and other disciplines are welcome.
Team Size
- Min 2 – Max 4 Members
- Inter-college and inter-disciplinary teams are allowed.
Hackathon Format
- Round 1: Online Qualifier
- Round 2: 24-hour Offline Hackathon at IIIT Pune
Timeline
- Registrations Open: 22-06-2026
- Registration Deadline: 15-07-2026
- Problem Statement Release: 16-07-2026
- Solution Submission: 18-07-2026
- Round 1 Results: 21-07-2026
- Grand Finale: 01-08-2026
Rewards
Top three teams will receive cash prizes, certificates, exclusive goodies, and outstanding teams may receive internship, collaboration, and pre-placement interview opportunities.