PHASE 01
Online idea submission
Explain the problem, your proposed solution, what makes it different, how you plan to use AI, and who could benefit.
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Bengaluru-wide inter-college AI hackathon · REVA University
Build with
Sarvam.
Build innovative AI solutions for real-world problems.
Join students from colleges across Bengaluru, turn your idea into an impactful project, and explore the possibilities of AI with Sarvam AI.
Event desk
- Finale
- 13–14 November 2026
- Venue
- REVA University, REVA Rangasthala, SV Block, Bengaluru
- Eligibility
- Students across Bengaluru
- Team size
- Exactly 4 members
- Registration
- Free
- Winner
- 25K API credits
- Every participant
- 500 API credits
- Deadline
- 10 November · 11 PM
Credit and participation details are subject to the official event terms and conditions.
BENGALURU-WIDE
Inter-college participation
5 TRACKS
Choose one problem space
13–14 NOV
Offline grand finale
01 · About the hackathon
Start with a problem worth solving.
Build with Sarvam is a Bengaluru-wide inter-college AI hackathon organised by Vertex Club, REVA University, in partnership with Sarvam AI.
The hackathon invites students to identify meaningful problems and propose innovative solutions using artificial intelligence. Participants submit their ideas online, after which selected teams will be invited to the offline grand finale at REVA University.
The event aims to encourage innovation, collaboration, responsible AI development, and the creation of practical solutions with real-world impact.
Develop innovative AI solutions.
Collaborate across colleges.
Explore AI for real-world challenges.
Present and demonstrate your idea.
02 · How it works
A clear path from idea to finale.
PHASE 02
Shortlisting — Top 50 teams
Submitted ideas will be evaluated by the organising and judging team. Shortlisted Top 50 teams and team confirmations will be announced on 12 November.
PHASE 03
Offline grand finale
Shortlisted teams will present or demonstrate their solutions at REVA University on November 13–14, 2026, following the final event instructions.
Top 50 selection, reporting instructions, and final participation requirements will be published only after organiser confirmation.
03 · Hackathon tracks
Five ways to make AI matter.
Integrate Sarvam AI with your idea submission. Choose one track in the idea-submission form. These examples are starting points, not limits.
01
Education and Learning
Use AI to improve access to education and create better learning experiences.
- Personalised learning
- AI-powered study tools
- Regional-language support
02
Healthcare and well being
Explore responsible applications that support healthcare access and general well-being.
- Information assistants
- Patient education
- Hospital navigation
03
Agriculture and rural Innovation
Address challenges faced by farmers and rural communities with practical AI.
- Farming support
- Crop and weather information
- Rural service access
04
Security and developer tools
Create safer systems and practical tools that help developers build with confidence.
- Security assistants
- Developer workflows
- Testing and monitoring
05
Open innovation
Explore an original AI idea that creates useful impact beyond the defined tracks.
- Emerging use cases
- Creative applications
- Community solutions
Healthcare solutions must not make unsupported medical claims or replace qualified healthcare professionals.
09 · Idea submission
Make the problem legible. Make the idea memorable.
Secure submission
Participant contact details are stored privately for organiser review.
Responsible AI
Disclose relevant limitations and do not submit deceptive, harmful, or unauthorised content.
Finale at REVA University
13–14 November 2026 · Bengaluru.
Step 1 · Create your team
BUILD WITH SARVAM
Have an innovative AI idea? Submit your proposal for Build with Sarvam. Explain the problem you want to solve, your proposed solution, and how AI can help you create a meaningful impact.
04 · Rules & regulations
Build responsibly. Be clear about your work.
Eligibility
- Students from colleges across Bengaluru may submit their ideas.
- Participants must provide accurate academic and contact information.
- Teams must have exactly 4 members.
Originality & intellectual property
- Submit original ideas or properly acknowledge existing work.
- Plagiarism, copied submissions, and unauthorised use of another person's intellectual property may result in disqualification.
- Teams retain ownership of their original work, subject to applicable law and third-party licences.
AI usage
- Teams may propose solutions involving AI technologies.
- Final requirements for using Sarvam AI technology will be communicated by the organisers.
- Use AI responsibly, disclose relevant limitations, and do not create deceptive, harmful, or unauthorised content.
Shortlisting & conduct
- The organisers will evaluate submissions using the announced criteria.
- The Top 50 teams will be contacted using the details provided.
- Participants must behave respectfully toward other teams, judges, mentors, volunteers, and organisers.
Prize and API-credit terms apply subject to the official event terms and conditions.
05 · Evaluation criteria
What makes an idea stand out.
The weightings below are proposed evaluation criteria and must be approved before being published as official.
25%
Innovation and Originality
How creative, distinctive, and original is the proposed idea?
20%
Problem Relevance
How clearly does the idea address a meaningful problem?
20%
Feasibility of the Proposed Solution
Can the proposed solution realistically be developed and implemented?
20%
Use of AI and Relevant Technology
Is AI being used appropriately to solve the identified problem?
15%
Potential Impact
How useful could the solution be to its intended users or community?
06 · Sarvam AI partnership
Powered by innovation. Built with Sarvam.
Sarvam AI is the AI partner for Build with Sarvam, supporting participants who want to explore AI-powered solutions grounded in Indian languages, voice, and context.
Official documentation
Explore Sarvam AI documentation and follow organiser instructions for registration and usage.
Branding
Use official assets
Sarvam logos and wordmarks are displayed using the supplied official asset. Do not redraw, stretch, recolour, or modify the logo.
Winner and participant credit details are listed above. Redemption instructions and eligibility conditions will follow the official event terms and conditions.
07 · Event timeline
Two confirmed finale days.
13 November 2026
Grand Finale — Day 1
Offline finale at REVA University, Bengaluru.
14 November 2026
Grand Finale — Day 2
Offline finale at REVA University, Bengaluru.
The submission deadline is 10 November · 11 PM. Team confirmation and shortlisted teams will be announced on 12 November.
08 · Frequently asked questions
The useful answers, in one place.
Who can participate?
Students from colleges across Bengaluru are invited to submit AI project ideas, subject to the final eligibility rules.
Is this an inter-college hackathon?
Yes. Build with Sarvam is intended for students from different colleges across Bengaluru.
Do I need a working prototype to submit my idea?
No prototype, presentation, or video is required for the initial idea-submission round unless the organisers announce otherwise.
What are the available tracks?
Choose from Education and Learning, Healthcare and well being, Agriculture and rural Innovation, Security and developer tools, or Open innovation.
How will teams be selected?
The organising team will evaluate ideas using the published criteria. Shortlisted Top 50 teams and team confirmations will be announced on 12 November.
Is using Sarvam AI mandatory?
Final technology requirements will be announced by the organisers. Please check the official rules before submitting.
Are API credits or prizes available?
The winner receives 25K API credits, and every participant receives 500 API credits.
How can I contact the organisers?
Email the Vertex event desk at vertexreva@gmail.com.
Questions?
Reach the VERTEX event desk at vertexreva@gmail.com.