EPOCH '26
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before and during the hackathon.
General
A 24-hour national-level hackathon hosted at Vemana Institute of Technology where students build innovative tech solutions.
Students from any college, any year, and any discipline can participate.
Teams must have 2-4 members.
Registration & Fees
₹1500 per team for EPOCH '26 (single round).
No, the registration fee is non-refundable.
Yes. Registrations are confirmed strictly on a first-come, first-serve basis after successful payment.
No. IEEE membership is optional and not required to register or participate.
Event Format
Only one round. EPOCH '26 is a single-round 24-hour offline hackathon.
No. There is no separate screening or shortlisting round.
Slots are locked on a first-come, first-serve basis once registration payment is completed.
No. Each domain gets 3 official problem statements on Day 1, and teams must choose from those only.
Problem statements are revealed at the start of Day 1 of the hackathon.
Rules & Participation
No. Projects must be built during the hackathon. Open-source libraries and APIs are allowed.
Minor refinements are allowed, but your core problem statement and track should remain aligned.
Yes. They are allowed, but core logic, implementation, and integration must be built during the hackathon.
Yes. Teams can build hardware-only or hybrid solutions using Arduino, sensors, modules, and basic components.
No. Pre-built or semi-built models are not allowed. Integration and build must happen during the event.
Yes. Basic materials and 3D-printed parts are allowed if the core functionality is built during the hackathon.
Prizes
₹3,00,000 total across 3 domains, with ₹1,00,000 per domain split as ₹50,000, ₹30,000, and ₹20,000.
Logistics
Vemana Institute of Technology, Koramangala, Bangalore.
Yes, food will be provided during the hackathon.
Yes, internet access will be provided at the venue.
Yes, all participants must bring their own laptops and required accessories.
Yes, each team must carry at least one spike buster / extension board for power access.
Contact
Updates will be shared via email & WhatsApp).
Email: epoch26@vemanait.ac.in | Phone/WhatsApp: +91 63620 29195.