The Pupil Saveetha Eco School — CBSE / IB / NIOSSaveetha Engineering College, Academic PartnerRISE ProgrammeRISE Hackathon 2026
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Key dates

Timeline

Key dates from registration on 12 October to the Grand Finale on 28 November 2026.

Seven stages, one road

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  1. 01

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    12–31 Oct

    Registration

    Register your team and choose a challenge

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    • Grades 6–11. Teams of 1–3 students, with one Team Leader. You can register alone or with up to 2 teammates.
    • Choose one of the 5 challenge tracks.
    • Round 1 needs BOTH: your idea abstract (up to 500 words) AND your 6-slide presentation (Google Drive link) on the official RISE template. The presentation is required.
    • Team registration, the abstract and the PPT all close on 31 October 2026.
    • Register early. Creating a team close to the deadline does not guarantee enough time to finish the abstract and PPT.
    • Abstract and presentation due: 31 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
  2. 02

    4 Nov

    Round 1 Shortlist

    Selected abstract teams announced

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    • Abstracts are reviewed by the evaluation panel.
    • The shortlist is announced on 4 Nov by email.
  3. 03

    5–14 Nov

    Prototype Video

    Share your prototype video link

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    • Submissions open 5 Nov. Last date 14 Nov.
    • A working prototype is mandatory: the video must show it working.
    • Share a Google Drive, YouTube or Vimeo link to a video showing the prototype working, set to “Anyone with the link” (or Unlisted on YouTube).

  4. 17 Nov

    Finalists

    Top 20 teams announced per track

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    • The Top 20 teams of each track are announced on 17 Nov. Teams are notified by email.
    • Submission opens on 17 November 2026 with the results announcement: each selected student submits a bonafide certificate issued by their school (PDF, JPG or PNG) in the finalist dashboard. The last date is 24 November 2026. It is required for school confirmation and Grand Finale participation, and it is separate from the ₹500 payment and from mentoring booking: it does not unlock or block either. Detailed verification criteria will be confirmed separately.
  5. 05

    After 17 Nov

    Confirm Participation

    ₹500 per team, Team Leader pays once

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    • One ₹500 payment per team, made once by the Team Leader, whether the team has 1, 2 or 3 students.
    • Payment opens after the 17 Nov announcement and must be completed before 24 November 2026. The Team Leader pays online from the team dashboard.
    • Mentoring slot booking is locked until the payment succeeds, then unlocks automatically.
    • PAY EARLY. BOOK YOUR MENTORING SLOT. Congratulations on making it to the Grand Finale! Complete your ₹500 team participation fee early to unlock industry-expert mentoring. Sessions are subject to availability, so do not wait until the last day to secure your slot!
    • Important: Completing payment near the deadline may leave insufficient time or no available mentoring slots. We recommend confirming your participation and booking your session as early as possible.
    • Payment due before: 24 Nov 2026, 12:00 AM IST.
  6. 06

    17–24 Nov

    Industry Mentoring

    One 15-minute expert session and refinement

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    • One 15-minute industry-expert session per finalist team. Slot booking unlocks once the payment succeeds. Sessions are subject to availability, so book early.
    • Paying does not book a session by itself: after the payment succeeds, the Team Leader selects and confirms a slot. The bonafide certificate is not required to book.
    • Important: Completing payment near the deadline may leave insufficient time or no available mentoring slots. We recommend confirming your participation and booking your session as early as possible.
    • Extra guidance can be requested from Team RISE at risehackathon.support@thepupil.in.
    • Refine your prototype until 24 Nov.

  7. 28 Nov

    Grand Finale

    Present and demonstrate to the jury

    • The Pupil Saveetha Eco School, Poonamallee, Chennai
    • 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
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    • Finalist teams demonstrate and present before the jury. The day runs from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
    • Venue: The Pupil Saveetha Eco School, 4/68 Thiruverkkadu Road, Behind Saveetha Dental College, Poonamallee, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600056.
    • Accommodation is not provided for students travelling from outside.
    Grand Finale day schedule, 28 November
    TimeSessionWhat happens
    8:30 – 9:00 AMInauguration CeremonyOpening of the RISE Hackathon 2026 Grand Finale.
    9:00 AM – 12:00 PMHackathon Working SessionTeams work on their final idea/prototype and complete the required modifications and final preparation.
    12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch BreakLunch break.
    1:00 – 2:00 PMFinal EvaluationTeams demonstrate prototypes and present solutions before the respective jury.
    2:00 – 3:00 PMValedictory CeremonyAddress by dignitaries, announcement of results, presentation of awards, certificates and closing remarks.
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Team registration, the Round 1 abstract and the Round 1 PPT all close on 31 October 2026. Finalist payment opens after the 17 November announcement and must be completed before 24 November 2026.

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