NMIETSIHPortal
Your gateway to Smart India Hackathon 2026. Explore problem statements, understand the process and register for NMIET's internal SIH selection.
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- Internal Hackathon Date
- 4th September 2026
- Internal selection
- 45 + 5
- Team size
- 6 members
The NMIET SIH Internal Hackathon will be conducted on 4th September 2026.
Top 45 teams selected + 5 waitlisted
at least 1 female member
📍 Pune, Maharashtra
NMIET Innovation Hub
Supported by
Innovation at NMIET, powered by IIC
The Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) at NMIET promotes innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship among students through workshops, competitions, hackathons and other innovation-driven initiatives. As part of these efforts, IIC NMIET is facilitating the institute's internal selection for Smart India Hackathon 2026, giving student teams an opportunity to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
Form your team
Build a team of 6 NMIET students with one designated team leader. Faculty mentor is optional.
Choose a problem statement
Explore 400+ official SIH problem statements across 18 themes and select the one your team wants to solve.
Internal evaluation
Present your idea to the NMIET evaluation panel. Top teams will be nominated for SIH 2026.
Official SIH journey
Shortlisted teams will be registered on the official SIH Portal and continue through the national selection process.
Six reasons students keep coming back
Innovation
Turn a real ministry-level problem into a working prototype in 36 hours.
Networking
Build with peers from across India and meet evaluators from industry.
Internships
Strong teams get noticed by partner organisations and startups.
National recognition
A grand finale win is a line on your resume that opens doors.
Certificates
Every shortlisted participant receives official recognition.
Real impact
Winning solutions get incubated and deployed with the problem owner.
Four rules decide if your team is valid
Teams that miss any of these are disqualified at verification. Check them before you register.
Exactly 6 members
Every team must consist of exactly 6 student members — no more, no fewer.
1 female member mandatory
At least ONE female member is mandatory in every team. Plan for it while forming your team.
Same college only
All 6 team members must belong to the same college — NMIET students only for this internal entry.
1 faculty mentor
Each team may have one faculty mentor (optional)
One leader, five members, one complete team
Every SIH team consists of exactly six NMIET student members, including one designated team leader. Faculty mentor details are optional during the internal registration process and can be added later if required.
- Member 2
- Member 3
- Member 4
- Member 5
- Member 6
Explore the themes. Pick your battlefield.
Themes group the problem statements released by ministries and industry partners. Start from the domain your team already loves.
Problem Statements
Explore all available SIH problem statements — searchable, filterable and always in sync with the portal.
- Full-text search across titles, organisations and PS IDs
- Filter by theme, category, organisation and difficulty
- Sort and paginate through the entire list
Statements appear automatically once SIH publishes them.
Your road to the grand finale
NMIET nominates 45 teams with 5 on the waitlist. Follow the official internal selection roadmap from registration to the national stage.
- 01
Registration
Submit your internal entry on this portal.
- 02
Internal Hackathon
Build and present your prototype at NMIET.
- 03
Faculty Evaluation
Faculty and industry jury score every team.
- 04
Top 45 Teams
45 teams clear the internal round.
- 05
5 Waitlisted Teams
Standby teams replace any dropouts.
- 06
Official SIH Nomination
Selected teams are nominated on sih.gov.in.
- 07
Idea Submission
Submit your idea against a problem statement.
- 08
National Evaluation
Nodal centre and national screening rounds.
- 09
Grand Finale
36-hour national hackathon finale.
45
Teams shortlisted
5
Teams waitlisted
Everything students ask us first
Still unsure about something? The coordinator details are right below.
Talk to the innovation cell
Drop by the cell during college hours, or reach the coordinator directly.
Faculty SPOC
Smart India Hackathon 2026
For faculty coordination, institutional queries or SIH guidance, reach out directly.
Name
Dr. Ashwini Shinde
Role
Faculty SPOC — Smart India Hackathon 2026
Department
ENTC Engineering · Professor
Phone
+91 80559 35256
Available during college hours.
Student SPOC
Smart India Hackathon 2026
Need help with registrations, team formation, PPT submissions or portal issues? Reach out directly.
Name
Vivek Tapkire
Role
Student SPOC — Smart India Hackathon 2026
Department
Computer Engineering · Third Year
Phone
+91 93220 53251
Usually responds within a few hours.