hack 6.0

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CSEC NITH PRESENTS // EDITION VI
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36 hours of non-stop hacking, caffeine, and building the future. Form your crew and claim the bounty.

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ABOUT HACK 6.0

HACK 6.0 is the sixth edition of the premier national-level onsite hackathon organized by the Computer Science Engineers' Community (CSEC) of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur.

Over 36 continuous hours, over 500+ builders, developers, designers, and innovators from across the country gather on campus to ideate, architect, and construct cutting-edge solutions across multiple domain tracks.

With an attractive prize pool of ₹1,00,000+, direct mentorship from industry leaders, and live evaluations by expert juries, HACK 6.0 offers developers the ultimate proving ground to push their limits and turn ambitious ideas into reality.

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EVENT TIMELINE

PHASE 01
15 OCT 2026

Registration Opens

Applications open nationwide. Ready, set, assemble your squad!

PHASE 02
10 JAN 2027

Registration Closes

Final deadline for all team submissions and ideas.

PHASE 03
15 JAN 2027

Screening Results

Announcement of shortlisted teams selected for the onsite hackathon.

PHASE 04
22 JAN 2027

Day 0 Kickoff

Arrival on campus, check-in, networking & Grand Opening Ceremony.

PHASE 05
23 JAN 2027

Day 1 Hackathon

36-hour sprint begins: intense building, mentorship rounds & midnight snacks.

PHASE 06
24 JAN 2027

Day 2 Grand Finale

Project submissions, live jury pitching & the Grand Award Ceremony.

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PRIZE POOL

RESPECT +

MISSION PASSED!

Awarded to the ultimate heist crew. Top execution across technical difficulty, UI/UX, and raw impact.

PAYOUT
₹30,000
OVERALL PRIZE

1st Runner Up

₹20,000
OVERALL PRIZE

2nd Runner Up

₹10,000
TRACK BOUNTY₹10,000

AI / ML Track

Breakthrough machine learning models & neural innovations.

Winner₹10,000
TRACK BOUNTY₹10,000

Blockchain & Web3

Decentralized architecture and Web3 ecosystem utilities.

Winner₹10,000
TRACK BOUNTY₹10,000

Open Innovation

Visionary multidisciplinary hacks & wild hardware ideas.

Winner₹10,000

All-Girls Squad

Top-scoring project built by an all-female innovator team.

CUT₹5,000

Best Freshers Hack

Most outstanding project presented by a 1st year beginner team.

CUT₹5,000

EVENT SPONSORS

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[FAQ-01 - 15/10/2026]

Q: What exactly is Hack 6.0 - vapour wave?

> Hack 6.0 is an epic 36-hour sprint where brilliant minds converge to solve complex challenges, build breakthrough technologies, and compete for massive prizes and bounties.
[FAQ-02 - 15/10/2026]

Q: Who can participate in this event?

> All students, passionate developers, designers, and innovators are welcome. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran hacker, Hack 6.0 has dedicated tracks.
[FAQ-03 - 15/10/2026]

Q: How do I register on the mainframe?

> Execute registration via the 'Register Now' command on the portal, provide your team credentials, and complete verification.
[FAQ-04 - 15/10/2026]

Q: What if I do not have a team allocated?

> Matchmaking protocols and team formation sessions operate prior to kickoff on Discord to connect you with your crew.
[FAQ-05 - 15/10/2026]

Q: What is the team squad size limit?

> Squads must consist of 2 to 4 members. Solo deployments are restricted to promote collaborative engineering.
[FAQ-06 - 15/10/2026]

Q: Is there any registration cost or fee?

> No cost. Hack 6.0 is 100% free with complete food, swag, and access provided on-site.
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