VCET — Arcade Edition — 2026

HACK
THE
ARCADE

A 30-hour premium hackathon experience at Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering & Technology — packed with neon energy, bold ideas, and real prizes.

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30H
Live Hacking
₹80K+
Prize Pool
1–4
Team Size
6+
Tracks
30H HACK

What is VCET Arcade Hack?

VCET Hackathon is a 30-hour event organized by the Department of Information Technology at Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and Technology. We aim to foster a strong programming culture and build critical problem-solving skills among students.

This year's theme is Arcade — blending retro gaming energy with cutting-edge technology to inspire the next wave of innovators.

500+
Registrations
50+
Teams Shortlisted
20+
Industry Mentors

Select Your Boss

Choose your domain and build a solution that defeats the challenge. Six boss arenas. One winner.

01
🌐
WebCraft

Full Stack Web

Build responsive, scalable web applications with modern architectures and powerful UX.

HP
92%
02
🤖
AI / ML

The Neural Net

Train and deploy intelligent models, agentic workflows, and smart automation tools.

HP
88%
03
🎮
GameDev

Giga Pacman

Architect immersive 2D/3D games, WebGL worlds, and gamified experiences.

HP
79%
04
🔗
Blockchain

Chain Breaker

Build decentralized apps, smart contracts, and trustless protocols on Web3.

HP
85%
05
📡
IoT

Signal Ghost

Connect physical and digital worlds with embedded systems, sensors, and real-time data.

HP
76%
06
☁️
Cloud / DevOps

The Docker

Architect scalable cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.

HP
91%

Prizes & Rewards

Compete, build, and claim your loot. Real money, real trophies, real recognition.

🏆HIGH SCORE LEADERBOARD — VCET ARCADE HACK 2026
🥇 1ST
Grand Champion
Best Overall Project
₹50,000
🥈 2ND
Runner Up
Second Best Project
₹20,000
🥉 3RD
Third Place
Third Best Project
₹10,000
⭐ SP
Best UI/UX
Special Category
₹5,000
⭐ SP
Best Use of AI
Special Category
₹5,000

Event Timeline

Four critical levels stand between you and the final boss. Clear each one to advance.

Sept 24
LVL 01
Registrations Open
Fill in your team details, choose your track, and claim your starting credits.
Oct 1
LVL 02
Team Shortlisting
The VCET council reviews submissions and announces the shortlisted teams.
Oct 10
LVL 03
Pre-Event Workshop
Optional workshops on full-stack, AI, and pitching skills — hosted by mentors.
Oct 13
LVL 04
Hackathon Begins!
The 30-hour sprint begins. Build, break, fix, repeat. You have 30 hours — use them.
Oct 14
BOSS
Pitch & Win
Present your build to judges. The best teams earn their spot on the high-score board.

Our Sponsors

Industry leaders who believe in the next generation of builders.

Guidelines & Rules

Read the rulebook before you press start. Six rules stand between you and a fair run.

01
🎓
Eligibility

Open Roster

Any student currently enrolled in an engineering or technology course can queue up. All years, all branches welcome.

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🧑‍🤝‍🧑
Party Size

1-4 Players

Solo run or full party — teams of 1 to 4 members. Squads of 3-4 get the best co-op experience.

03
💻
Loadout

Bring Your Rig

Laptop, charger, valid college ID, and your best ideas. Power and Wi-Fi are provided at the venue.

04
🧠
Original Build

No Pre-Built Code

All code must be written during the event. Open-source libraries and public APIs are fair game.

05
⏱️
Checkpoints

Mandatory Check-ins

Teams must check in at each judging checkpoint. Missing a checkpoint costs progress on the leaderboard.

06
⚖️
Fair Play

Code of Conduct

Respect fellow players, mentors, and judges. Plagiarism or unsportsmanlike conduct means instant disqualification.

Register Your Team

Lock in your squad before the timer runs out. Registrations open soon.

FAQ

Any student currently enrolled in an engineering or technology course. Participants can be from any year and any branch.
Teams can have 1 to 4 members. We encourage teams of 3-4 for the best collaborative experience.
No, participation is completely free! Just register online and get selected.
Your laptop, charger, valid college ID, and your most creative ideas. Meals and refreshments will be provided on-site.
Yes! Industry mentors and expert judges will be present throughout the event to guide your team.
Innovation, technical complexity, design & UX, business viability, and the final presentation pitch.