Decode SIH 2026

Decode SIH 2026 is India's largest student-led SIH Innovation Hackathon - a 50-day guided innovation journey where students build real Smart India Hackathon solutions with continuous mentorship from industry experts, SIH winners, and product leaders.

From decoding problem statements to building prototypes and delivering final presentations, every stage is designed to maximize your chances of becoming an SIH finalist or winner

🏆 SUCCESS STORY

Last Year, Decode SIH Participants Became Smart India Hackathon Winners.

One of the teams mentored through Decode SIH, including first-year engineering students, went on to become Smart India Hackathon 2025 Winners.

This Year, Your Team Could Be Next.

What's New This Year?

• Offline Grand Finale
• Internship & Placement Opportunities
• Cash Rewards Beyond SIH
• Exclusive Goodies & Merchandise
• Live Mentorship Sessions
• Top 60 Teams Advance to the Grand Finale
• AI-Powered SIH Preparation Toolkit
• Connect with 10,000+ Student Innovators

Your 50-Day Journey to SIH 2026

• 10 July — Registrations Open
• 25 July — Round 1 Idea Submission Begins
• 2 August — Registrations Close
• 4 August — Idea Submission Deadline
• 5 August — Top 60 Teams Announced
• 6–27 August — Live Mentorship Sessions & Mid Review
• 29 August — Grand Finale (Offline • Delhi NCR & Bengaluru)

What You'll Learn

• Decode SIH Problem Statements
• Team Building
• Research & Validation
• Prototype Development
• AI Tools
• PPT & Presentation
• Mock Evaluation by Past SIH Judges
• Final Submission

Learn From

• SIH Winners
• Product Managers
• Software Engineers
• Startup Founders
• Industry Experts

Who Can Join?

• Engineering Students
• Diploma Students
• Individuals
• Teams
• All Branches
• Any College

Steps to Join a Team

Already have a team? Joining is simple:

1. Team Leader Invites Members - The team leader enters each team member’s email address in the “Invite” field.
2. Members Receive an Invitation - Invited members receive a team invitation email containing the team details and unique team code.
3. Members Join the Team - Each member enters the unique Team Code (for example, ABCXYZ) in the “Join Team” field to officially join the team.

Eligibility Criteria

• ⁠Team Size: Each team must consist of 3–5 members (minimum 3 and maximum 5).
• Female Representation: At least one female member is mandatory in every team.
• Same Institute: All members must belong to the *same institute, though they may be from **different branches or academic years. *Inter-college teams are not permitted.
• Student Status: All participants must be currently enrolled students.
• Eligible Programs: Open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma students.