Yugantra 2026
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Department of Computer Science and Engineering presents
Where tech defines the യുഗം
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About
Kerala once etched its knowledge into palm leaves. Yugantra etches it into code. Four ages, named after the throws of a die, 4, 3, 2 and 1, hold four categories, at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Kochi.
Events
Twenty-four hours, one team, one working build. It starts at 2 PM on 29 October and runs through the night.
Team: 4–6 members · Entry: ₹249 per person · Prize pool: ₹30,000 · Duration: 24 hours, 29 Oct 2 PM – 30 Oct 2 PM · Registrations closed
The same idea for school students, compressed: six hours from blank screen to demo.
Team: 3–4 members · Entry: ₹179 per person · Prize pool: ₹10,000 · Duration: 6 hours
Capture the Flag, for eight hours straight, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Team: 3–4 members · Entry: ₹239 per person · Prize pool: ₹15,000 · Duration: 8 hours
One business case, two hours, and a decision to make.
Team: 2–3 members · Entry: ₹149 per person · Prize pool: ₹9,000 · Duration: 2 hours
Build a startup pitch from 10 AM to 4 PM, and present it to a panel of three judges and three investors.
Team: 1–3 members · Entry: ₹249 per person · Prize pool: ₹30,000 · Duration: 6 hours
Two hours, a team of two or three, and one cybercrime to solve.
Team: 2–3 members · Entry: ₹99 per person · Prize pool: ₹3,000 · Duration: 2 hours
Two hours of password investigation for school students in classes 8 to 12.
Team: Solo or pair · Entry: ₹50 per person · Prize pool: ₹1,000 · Duration: 2 hours
A workshop with AWS, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM.
Team: Individual · Entry: ₹229 per person · Duration: 2.5 hours
A masterclass with CSAI, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Team: Individual · Entry: ₹499 per person · Duration: 3 hours
A workshop with GDGC, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM in Room 2009. Entry is included with the General Pass.
Team: Individual · Entry: ₹99 (General Pass) · Duration: 2.5 hours
Two hours of clues, in teams of three or four.
Team: 3–4 members · Entry: ₹179 per person · Prize pool: ₹5,000 · Duration: 2 hours
A fusion of AI and traditional art, made in two hours. Enter solo or as a pair.
Team: 1–2, solo participation available · Entry: ₹149 per person · Prize pool: ₹5,000 · Duration: 2 hours
Student projects on show in the Tent through the day. Visitor entry is included with the General Pass.
Team: General Pass holders · Entry: ₹99 (General Pass) · Duration: Full day
Jam sessions, live music and other fun activities at Yugantra 2026. Between the code, the pitches and the games, the campus becomes a stage. Entry is included with the General Pass.
Team: General Pass holders · Entry: ₹99 (General Pass) · Duration: TBA
A Valorant tournament for teams of five. Up to 12 teams. Bring your own system or play on ours.
Team: 5 per team · Entry: ₹399 per team without system / ₹249 per team with system · Prize pool: ₹15,000 · Duration: TBA
Advanced racing rig setups to experience open-world racing games. Individual entry, with spot registration at the venue.
Team: Individual · Entry: ₹99 · Duration: Full day
Interactive game experiences on high-end systems. Individual entry, with spot registration at the venue.
Team: Individual · Entry: ₹49 · Duration: Full day
Schedule
Music Experience
Live music at Yugantra 2026. Between the code, the pitches and the games, the campus becomes a stage.
Registration guide
Choose individual event tickets or a combo ticket.
01Individual event tickets
Register for events individually. Students who want to participate in multiple events must complete a separate registration for each event.
02Combo tickets
Students can choose one of the available combo tickets instead of purchasing individual event tickets.
The combo tickets and their prices will be announced soon.
Combo tickets
| Event | Team | Entry fee | Prize pool | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Hour Hackathon | 4–6 members | ₹249 per person | ₹30,000 | 24 hours, 29 Oct 2 PM – 30 Oct 2 PM |
| Junior Hackathon | 3–4 members | ₹179 per person | ₹10,000 | 6 hours |
| 8-Hour CTF | 3–4 members | ₹239 per person | ₹15,000 | 8 hours |
| Business Case Study | 2–3 members | ₹149 per person | ₹9,000 | 2 hours |
| Pitchathon | 1–3 members | ₹249 per person | ₹30,000 | 6 hours |
| Cyber Crime Investigation | 2–3 members | ₹99 per person | ₹3,000 | 2 hours |
| Password Investigation | Solo or pair | ₹50 per person | ₹1,000 | 2 hours |
| AWS Workshop | Individual | ₹229 per person | — | 2.5 hours |
| CSAI Masterclass | Individual | ₹499 per person | — | 3 hours |
| GDGC Workshop | Individual | ₹99 (General Pass) | — | 2.5 hours |
| Treasure Hunt | 3–4 members | ₹179 per person | ₹5,000 | 2 hours |
| AI + Traditional Art Fusion | 1–2, solo participation available | ₹149 per person | ₹5,000 | 2 hours |
| Student Exhibition | General Pass holders | ₹99 (General Pass) | — | Full day |
| Music Experience | General Pass holders | ₹99 (General Pass) | — | TBA |
| Valorant | 5 per team | ₹399 per team without system / ₹249 per team with system | ₹15,000 | TBA |
| Racing Simulator | Individual | ₹99 | — | Full day |
| PC Gaming | Individual | ₹49 | — | Full day |
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Each event lists who it is for. The Junior Hackathon is only for school students, and Password Investigation only for school students in classes 8 to 12.
Yes. Register for each event separately with an individual event ticket, or choose one of the combo tickets. Individual event tickets and combo tickets cannot be combined in a single purchase.
Every event shows its team size. Register your team on the event's registration page, and write to support@yugantra.in if you need help.
Open an event and choose Register to go straight to its registration page, or pick a combo ticket in the Registration Guide. The GDGC Workshop, Student Exhibition and Music Experience come with the ₹99 General Pass. Racing Simulator and PC Gaming take spot registration at the venue.
Tickets are non-refundable once purchased.
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Kochi is at Knowledge Park, Nirmal Infopark, Kakkanad, Kochi 682042, Kerala. Use Get directions in the Venue section to open it in your maps app.
Write to support@yugantra.in, or call a student coordinator: Mary Carmel Niya on +91 82815 26141 or Mahikumar on +91 99466 28611. Every coordinator is listed in the Contact section.
Contact & support
Questions about an event, a ticket or the day itself? Call a student coordinator, or write to the support desk.
Student Coordinator
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