Teams of 1–5
Free
No registration fee
₹1,500 per team
Shortlisted teams
01What is HackCelestial 3.0?+
It's an offline hackathon organized by Tech Alegria at Pillai College of Engineering, focused on creating innovative software and Generative AI solutions for real-world challenges.
02When and where is it happening?+
The Grand Finale takes place on Sep 26–27, 2026, offline at Pillai College of Engineering (PCE), New Panvel.
03Who can participate?+
Teams of 1–5 members. Cross-college teams are welcome. Open only to undergraduate students — B.Tech/BE, BSc (CS/IT/related), BCA, and equivalent tech bachelor’s (e.g. B.IT, BCS, B.Voc IT).
04What is the registration fee?+
₹1,500 per team, applicable only for teams shortlisted for the final round. The Ideathon round is free of cost.
05Where do I register?+
Registrations are open on Unstop from Aug 17, 2026. Use Register Now or go to the HackCelestial 3.0 listing on Unstop.
06How does the selection process work?+
It is a two-stage process: 1) Ideathon / Review Round (Aug 17 – Sep 6, 2026) — submit an idea PPT. 2) Finalist Announcement (Sep 13, 2026) — shortlisted teams advance to the 24-hour offline finale (Sep 26–27, 2026).
07What can teams win?+
A total prize pool of ₹1,50,000 along with cash prizes, trophies, winner & participant certificates, and internship opportunities.
08What facilities are provided?+
Free on-campus accommodation and meals are provided for all participants during the offline event.
09Can I submit more than one idea?+
No, each team may submit only one original idea developed during the hackathon.
10Is a working prototype required?+
Yes, a working prototype or simulation is mandatory for evaluation in the Finals.
11What leads to disqualification?+
Plagiarism, replicating existing solutions without significant modification, missing submission deadlines, or violating event ethics.
Rules and Regulations
Team size, original work, submissions, judging, and on-campus requirements — the full list lives on its own page.
Ask the desk
Mail alegriatechnical@mes.ac.in for any queries regarding the event.