36 hoursFully online. Solo or in pairs.

YUVA’26 Mega-Thon’s

Online Challenge

ResultsFriday, 2 October 2026

Registration closes: Friday, 25 September 2026 Challenge will go live: 6 pm, Monday, 28 September 2026 Closes: 6 am, Wednesday, 30 September 2026 All times in IST

Megathon's online challenge: 36 hours to build, ₹20,000 to win

Working solo or in pairs, participants get 36 hours to take on the challenge. Details go live at 6 pm on Monday, 28 September 2026.

By the Megathon organising team, YUVA 2026

The Megathon's Online Challenge is part of YUVA Megathon 2026. It runs entirely online for 36 hours, so you can take part from wherever you are. A team can have one member or two.

The challenge details go live at 6 pm on Monday, 28 September 2026. The final submission window opens after the 24th hour, at 6 pm on Tuesday, 29 September, and the challenge closes at 6 am on Wednesday, 30 September.

There is no jury round in the 36-hour timeline. After submission, results will be announced on Friday, 2 October 2026. The total prize pool is ₹20,000.

Registration costs ₹250 and there is only one way to register: the Google Form on this page. All payment details are enclosed in the form itself. Registration closes on Friday, 25 September 2026, and once your registration is complete, you will be given your login credentials.

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The 36-hour schedule

Three moments to remember, then results on Friday.

  1. 6:00 pm IST

    Challenge details go live

    Hour 0. The 36-hour challenge begins and the challenge details are released.

  2. 6:00 pm IST

    Final submission opens

    Hour 24. Final submission opens after the 24th hour of the challenge.

  3. 6:00 am IST

    Challenge closes

    Hour 36. The challenge ends. Make sure your final submission is in before this time.

  4. Results day

    Results announced

    After submission, results are announced on Friday, 2 October 2026.

There is no jury round in the 36-hour challenge timeline.

How to register

Registration is through the Google Form only. It costs ₹250, teams can have 1 or 2 members, and the form closes on Friday, 25 September 2026.

The only step

Fill in the Google Form

Everything happens in one place. All payment details are enclosed in the form itself, so there is nothing else to submit anywhere. Submit it before Friday, 25 September 2026.

Open the registration form

Registration closes on Friday, 25 September 2026. No entries are accepted after that date.

After you register

  1. Pay the ₹250 fee

    Follow the payment details enclosed in the Google Form.

  2. Join the WhatsApp group

    Join the official group to stay in the loop.

  3. Receive your login credentials

    Once your registration is complete, your login credentials will be given to you.

  4. Be ready at 6 pm on 28 September

    The challenge details go live and the 36 hours begin.

Prizes and results

₹20,000

Total prize pool

Results will be announced on Friday, 2 October 2026.

There is no jury round in the 36-hour challenge timeline. Submit before the challenge closes at 6 am on Wednesday, 30 September.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take part on my own?

Yes. A team can have one or two members.

What is the last date to register?

Friday, 25 September 2026. The Google Form closes then.

Is there any other way to register?

No. The Google Form on this page is the only registration route.

Where do I pay the ₹250 registration fee?

All payment details are enclosed in the Google Form.

When will I get my login credentials?

When you complete your registration, your login credentials will be given to you.

When are the challenge details released?

The challenge details go live at 6 pm IST on Monday, 28 September 2026.

When can I submit my work?

Final submission opens after the 24th hour of the challenge, at 6 pm on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. The challenge closes at 6 am on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Is there a jury round?

No. There is no jury round in the 36-hour challenge timeline. After submission, results will be announced on Friday, 2 October 2026.

How do I get updates?

Join the official WhatsApp group using the link on this page.

Questions? Talk to the organiser.

Contact

Shaktivel

Ready to take part? Register, then join the group for updates.

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