Roomgi is a tech-enabled accommodation and property discovery platform that helps students and working professionals find verified PGs, rental rooms, hotels, flats, shared accommodations, and buy or sell residential properties near colleges and workplaces.
Hackathon OverviewRoomgi Hackathon 2026 is a problem-solving, technology-focused hackathon designed to give 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year undergraduate students an opportunity to work on real-world industry problems, showcase their technical skills, compete for exciting cash prizes, and get shortlisted for internship opportunities at Roomgi.
Eligibility-
Open to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year undergraduate students only
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All branches and specializations are allowed
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Participation is allowed in teams only
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Team Size: 3 members
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Cross-college teams: Allowed
Participants must choose any ONE of the provided problem statements.
(Detailed problem statements will be shared during the kickoff session.)
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โน50 per team only
A nominal registration fee is charged to ensure serious participation and to cover basic event logistics.
The entire prize pool is sponsored.
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1st Prize: โน40,000
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2nd Prize: โน25,000
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3rd Prize: โน15,000
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4th Prize: โน12,000
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5th Prize: โน8,000
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Top 45 teams will be shortlisted for Internship Opportunities at Roomgi
Interns demonstrating outstanding performance, consistency, and strong problem-solving ability during the internship may be considered for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO), subject to company requirements and evaluation.
Internship Benefits-
Work on real-world products
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Internship certificates will be provided
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Internship selection is independent of prize winnings and will be based on overall hackathon performance
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Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
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Backend: Node.js / Java / Python
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Database: MySQL / MongoDB / PostgreSQL
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Any open-source tools and frameworks are allowed
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Working prototype
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Source code (GitHub repository)
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Short presentation explaining the solution
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Problem understanding
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Technical implementation
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Innovation & practicality
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UI/UX
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Code quality
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Participation certificates for all valid teams
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Winner certificates for top teams
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Internship certificates for selected interns
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One problem statement per team
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Plagiarism will lead to disqualification
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Judgesโ decision will be final and binding
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Organizers reserve the right to modify rules if required
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Cash prizes worth โน1,00,000
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Internship opportunities for Top 45 teams
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Industry-level problem statements
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Boost your resume and portfolio
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Learn, build, and compete
Requirements
All participants are required to complete the mandatory Google Form to confirm their participation in the hackathon. A nominal registration fee of โน50 per team is applicable to ensure serious participation. Only teams that successfully submit the form will be considered valid participants.
๐ Registration & Payment Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9xo_yw2KSKDRSOLPTV7aW9TQf5r0kjDV3j1qhfl-g46UY7w/viewform?usp=publish-editor
All official announcements, problem statements, updates, and clarifications will be communicated exclusively through the official WhatsApp group. The WhatsApp group link will be shared after successful Google Form submission.
Hackathon TimelineThe hackathon will commence on 26 January 2026 at 01:28 PM IST with the release of the problem statements. The development phase will run from 27 January to 29 January 2026.
Project SubmissionTeams must submit their final project by 30 January 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Submissions must include a working prototype, GitHub repository link, and a 2-minute demo video. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Prizes
1st
Prize Pool โ โน1,00,000 (Sponsored)
Prize Distribution (Top 5 Teams โ 10 Winners)
1st Prize: โน40,000
2nd Prize: โน25,000
3rd Prize: โน15,000
4th Prize: โน12,000
5th Prize: โน8,000
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Vivek Kumar
Founder (RoomGi Pvt Ltd)
Judging Criteria
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Problem Understanding And Development
Quality of the technical solution, including architecture, functionality, and use of appropriate technologies. Does the prototype work as intended?
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