BuildBeacon is the flagship 24-hour hybrid hackathon by IEEE Jamia Hamdard Student Branch.
Designed for both beginners and experienced coders, BuildBeacon focuses on real-world problem solving, logical system design, and hands-on development using modern technologies like APIs, automation, and AI.
Hackathon Format
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Dates: 20–21 January 2026
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Duration: 24 Hours
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Mode: Hybrid
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Team Size: 2–4 members
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Eligibility: 1st–4th year students
📌 Problem statements will be released on 19 January at 3:00 PM.
Teams will get time to understand the problems before the build phase begins.
What to Expect
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Carefully designed real-world problem statements
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Multiple mentorship sessions at key stages
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Structured rounds with fair eliminations
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Opportunity to build live on campus in front of mentors and judges
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Exciting prizes worth ₹10,000, certificates, and recognition
BuildBeacon is more than a hackathon.
It is the start of a culture where ideas turn into impact, and students grow into builders.
Updates
🚨 BIG UPDATE: BuildBeacon is now FREE for everyone! 🚨
11:59 AM Saturday, 17th Jan, 2026
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🔔 Updated Participation & Evaluation Details
🧑💻 Online Final Evaluation Option
Shortlisted teams who are unable to reach the campus will be given an online evaluation option for the final round.
Final evaluation will be conducted through:
Live online demo
Project walkthrough
Q&A with judges
⚠️ Teams attending the on-campus final round will still have the advantage of live interaction, but no team will be disqualified solely due to physical unavailability.
3:03 PM Friday, 16th Jan, 2026
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For any queries, please refer to FAQ's
Still confused, feel free to DM:
Aasif: 9718406196
Afraaz: 8130836800
2:53 PM Sunday, 11th Jan, 2026
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FAQs
What should I do after filling the registration form?
After registering on Commudle, the Team Lead will receive an email with instructions to complete the registration fee payment. Registration is confirmed only after completing both steps.
Is any confirmation required from my team members?
After completing your registration, make sure your teammates also confirm their participation. Ask each teammate to accept the BuildBeacon invite sent to the email addresses you entered in the registration form. Their confirmation is necessary for the team to be officially registered.
What is the team size?
Each team must consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 members.
What is the main focus of the hackathon?
The hackathon focuses on solving real-world problems through logical thinking, system design, and hands-on development.
Will there be mentorship?
Yes. Multiple mentorship sessions will be conducted at key stages of the hackathon to guide teams on problem understanding, development, and final presentation
Is there any participation fee?
No.
Where will the hackathon take place?
The hackathon will follow a hybrid format. The build phase will be online, and the final round will take place on campus at Jamia Hamdard during Technozova.
What technologies can we use?
Participants are free to use any suitable technologies, frameworks, or programming languages. Use of APIs, automation, and AI is encouraged where relevant to the problem.
Will participants get certificates?
Yes. All confirmed participants who complete the hackathon will receive participation certificates. Winners and special award recipients will receive additional recognition.
How will communication happen during the hackathon?
All official communication will take place through email and a dedicated WhatsApp group created for registered and confirmed teams.
