NMIET Inter-College AI Hackathon 2025
Innovating for Defence. Building for Bharat.
About The Hackathon
Design a scalable, secure and intelligent digital ecosystem that can assist the Indian Armed Forces in real-time surveillance, secure communication, threat detection and soldier support in high-risk zones.
Build AI-powered solutions that enhance military operations, protect our borders and ensure the safety of our Armed Forces in critical missions.
🚀 Build Anything That Makes an Impact! 🚀
Whether it's Software, Hardware, IoT or SaaS — create innovative solutions that can strengthen and support our Indian system.
Why We Chose This Topic
India's national security is at a crucial point with rising tensions from neighboring countries and increasing threats from cross-border infiltration, terrorism and cyber warfare.
Our Armed Forces need next-generation technology that not only reacts to threats but anticipates them. This hackathon aims to build solutions that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities.
Key Focus Areas
Defence & Military Innovation
Through AI
AI for Military Strategy
Develop predictive battle simulations and strategic decision-making AI systems
Surveillance & Reconnaissance
Create advanced intelligence and real-time battlefield monitoring systems.
Cybersecurity & Warfare
Build robust AI solutions to protect defence networks and critical infrastructure
Disaster Response AI
Design civil-military collaboration tools for emergency rescue and relief operations
Mission Timeline
Stage 1: Online Shortlisting
Submit your pitch deck and team details
Aug 15 - Sept 12, 2025Shortlisting Results
Selected teams announced via email and website
Sept 15, 2025Stage 2: In-Person Hackathon
24-hour intensive hackathon at NMIET campus
Sept 19-20, 2025Winner Announcement
Awards ceremony and recognition
Sept 20, 2025Latest Updates
Registration Now Open
Mentors will be announced soon
Rules & Guidelines Updated
Frequently Asked Questions
Any college or university student in India can participate. Form teams of 2-5 members from any academic institution.
No! Registration is completely FREE for all participants. We believe in making innovation accessible to everyone.
Stage 1: Online shortlisting through pitch deck submission. Stage 2: 48-hour in-person hackathon at NMIET campus for selected teams.
Focus on Defence & Military AI including: Military Strategy AI, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Cybersecurity & Warfare and Disaster Response AI.
Winners receive cash prizes, certificates, internship opportunities and mentorship from defence technology experts.
While AI/ML knowledge is helpful, we encourage all innovative minds to participate. Mentorship will be provided during the hackathon.