About Hack-A-Geek 2026
Are you a coding wizard? A master of AI prompting? Or just a student with a brilliant idea and the grit to make it happen? This hackathon is for you.
We believe great innovation shouldn't be gated by technical barriers. Whether you write every line of Python from scratch or leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or GitHub Copilot โ we want to see your creativity in action. This is a level playing field where the solution and the impact matter most.
Organized by the GeeksforGeeks Student Chapter at IEC College of Engineering & Technology, Hack-A-Geek 2026 is an offline hackathon held at IEC College of Engineering & Technology, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
AI Tools Welcome
Use ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot โ AI is your co-pilot. Results matter more than the tool.
Open to All Students
School, College any year/stream, or Fresh Graduate โ everyone is welcome!
Team or Solo Part.
1 - 5 Members โ showcase your own creativity and problem-solving skills independently.
Rewards for Everyone
Top 3, Top 10, Best Idea, Best UI prizes + $1 for all + โน100 for random 250 + certificates.
Product Design Focus
Build real-world usable products with great UI/UX. The user experience matters as much as the idea.
Certificates for All
Every participant who attends receives an official participation certificate from GFG IEC Chapter.
๐ Eligibility: Open to all โ Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Engineering students. No tech barrier: code, AI tools, or no-code all welcome. Team Size: 1 - 5 Members.
Hack-A-Geek
2026
๐ What You Get
- ๐ต $1 Cash + Certificate (Everyone)
- ๐ Custom T-Shirt (Top 3)
- ๐ Free .xyz Domain โ 1 Year (Top 10)
- โ Custom Mug (Best UI)
- ๐ซ Stickers (Best Idea)
- ๐ฐ โน100 GfG Wallet (Random 250)