Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Deadline
- 9/18/2026
In short
DSU DevHack 3.0 is a 36-hour national hackathon for student developers, designers, and innovators in Ramanagara, India, with a total prize pool of over ₹20 Lakhs.
DSU DEVHACK 3.0
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 9/18/202648 days left
₹20,00,000+
Total Prize Pool
36 Hours
Duration
Ramanagara, India
Location
Industry Mentorship
Benefit
National
Level
No Fee
Participation Cost
Overview
Welcome to the third edition of Dayananda Sagar University’s flagship national hackathon, DSU DevHack 3.0. This event is a premier 36-hour, high-stakes arena designed for the country’s brightest student developers, designers, and innovators to transform raw ideas into production-ready solutions. The hackathon emphasizes pushing technical boundaries, navigating intense engineering constraints, and solving real-world problems under time pressure. DSU DevHack 3.0 provides a launchpad for participants interested in building breakthrough AI applications, mastering blockchain architectures, or developing hardware-software integrations. It offers an environment for continuous coding, high-octane collaboration, and rapid prototyping. Participants will benefit from industry mentorship, receiving direct feedback, technical guidance, and architecture reviews from experts and veterans. The hackathon also offers unparalleled networking opportunities, connecting participants with a community of like-minded builders, tech leaders, and corporate sponsors. With a total prize pool exceeding ₹20 Lakhs, DSU DevHack 3.0 offers significant cash rewards, exclusive category tracks, and official tournament honors, encouraging innovation and excellence in a competitive setting.
What to build
Participants are encouraged to build breakthrough AI applications, master blockchain architectures, or develop hardware-software integrations to solve real-world problems. The hackathon emphasizes pushing technical boundaries and navigating intense engineering constraints.
Prizes
Overall Winner
₹1,00,000
Overall First Runner-Up
₹75,000
Overall Second Runner-Up
₹25,000
DSU DEVHACK 3.0 Winner
Open track
$1,053
DSU DEVHACK 3.0 First Runner Ups
Open track
$526
DSU DEVHACK 3.0 Second Runner Ups
Open track
$263
n8n prize
Upto $12,000
.xyz prize
Upto $5,250
CodeCrafters prize
Upto $3,780
Key dates
- Applications close26 days 2 hours 58 minutes from now (as of generation date)
- Hackathon StartSeptember 18, 2026
- Hackathon EndSeptember 19, 2026
How to enter
- Apply for the hackathon through the official Devfolio page.
Sponsors & partners
AICTEn8n.xyzCodeCrafters
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is DSU DevHack 3.0?
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DSU DevHack 3.0 is the third edition of Dayananda Sagar University’s flagship national hackathon, a 36-hour event for student developers, designers, and innovators to turn ideas into reality.
Is the hackathon offline and how long does it last?
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Yes, the hackathon is offline and lasts for 36 hours.
At which level is this hackathon conducted?
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This is a national-level hackathon.
How many members can participate in a team?
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A team can consist of 3 members.
What is the qualification to participate?
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The official page does not specify a detailed qualification, but it is aimed at 'the country's brightest student developers, designers, and innovators'.
What is the participation fee?
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There is no participation fee (Nada).
What are the restrictions on team formation for the event?
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Teams must have 3 members.
What are the perks and benefits of participating in the hackathon?
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Perks include 36 hours of building, industry mentorship, massive stakes/prizes, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
I have a question related to the hackathon which is not listed above. What should I do?
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You can reach out to dsudevhack@dsu.edu.in.
Can I reuse old projects or code?
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The official page does not explicitly state a policy on reusing old projects or code. Participants are encouraged to build from raw ideas into production-ready reality during the 36-hour period.