Kerala once etched its knowledge into palm leaves. Yugantra etches it into code. Four ages, named after the throws of a die, 4, 3, 2 and 1, hold four categories, at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Kochi.
Events
Seventeen ways in.
Tech & Competition
24-Hour Hackathon
Twenty-four hours, one team, one working build. It starts at 2 PM on 29 October and runs through the night.
Team: 4–6 members · Entry: ₹249 per person · Prize pool: ₹30,000 · Duration: 24 hours, 29 Oct 2 PM – 30 Oct 2 PM
Junior Hackathon
The same idea, compressed: six hours from blank screen to demo.
Team: 3–4 members · Entry: ₹179 per person · Prize pool: ₹10,000 · Duration: 6 hours
8-Hour CTF
Capture the Flag, for eight hours straight, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Team: 3–4 members · Entry: ₹239 per person · Prize pool: ₹15,000 · Duration: 8 hours
Business Case Study
One business case, two hours, and a decision to make.
Team: 2–3 members · Entry: ₹149 per person · Prize pool: ₹9,000 · Duration: 2 hours
Pitchathon
Build a startup pitch from 10 AM to 4 PM, and present it to a panel of three judges and three investors.
Team: 1–3 members · Entry: ₹249 per person · Prize pool: ₹30,000 · Duration: 6 hours
Cyber Crime Investigation
Two hours, a team of two or three, and one cybercrime to solve.
Team: 2–3 members · Entry: ₹99 per person · Prize pool: ₹3,000 · Duration: 2 hours
Password Investigation
Two hours of password investigation for school students in classes 8 to 12.
Team: Solo or pair · Entry: ₹50 per person · Prize pool: ₹1,000 · Duration: 2 hours
Masterclasses & Workshops
AWS Workshop
A workshop with AWS, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM.
Team: Individual · Entry: ₹229 per person · Duration: 2.5 hours
CSAI Masterclass
A masterclass with CSAI, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Team: Individual · Entry: ₹499 per person · Duration: 3 hours
GDGC Workshop
A workshop with GDGC, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM in Room 2009. Entry is included with the General Pass.
Team: 3–4 members · Entry: ₹179 per person · Prize pool: ₹5,000 · Duration: 2 hours
AI + Traditional Art Fusion
A fusion of AI and traditional art, made in two hours. Enter solo or as a pair.
Team: 1–2, solo participation available · Entry: ₹149 per person · Prize pool: ₹5,000 · Duration: 2 hours
Student Exhibition
Student projects on show in the Tent through the day. Visitor entry is included with the General Pass.
Team: General Pass holders · Entry: ₹99 (General Pass) · Duration: Full day
Music Experience
Jam sessions, live music and other fun activities at Yugantra 2026. Between the code, the pitches and the games, the campus becomes a stage. Entry is included with the General Pass.
Students can choose one of the available combo tickets instead of purchasing individual event tickets.
The combo tickets and their prices will be announced soon.
Combo tickets
Pick a combo, save more.
Every event’s fee, team and prize
Every event at a glance
Event
Team
Entry fee
Prize pool
Duration
24-Hour Hackathon
4–6 members
₹249 per person
₹30,000
24 hours, 29 Oct 2 PM – 30 Oct 2 PM
Junior Hackathon
3–4 members
₹179 per person
₹10,000
6 hours
8-Hour CTF
3–4 members
₹239 per person
₹15,000
8 hours
Business Case Study
2–3 members
₹149 per person
₹9,000
2 hours
Pitchathon
1–3 members
₹249 per person
₹30,000
6 hours
Cyber Crime Investigation
2–3 members
₹99 per person
₹3,000
2 hours
Password Investigation
Solo or pair
₹50 per person
₹1,000
2 hours
AWS Workshop
Individual
₹229 per person
—
2.5 hours
CSAI Masterclass
Individual
₹499 per person
—
3 hours
GDGC Workshop
Individual
₹99 (General Pass)
—
2.5 hours
Treasure Hunt
3–4 members
₹179 per person
₹5,000
2 hours
AI + Traditional Art Fusion
1–2, solo participation available
₹149 per person
₹5,000
2 hours
Student Exhibition
General Pass holders
₹99 (General Pass)
—
Full day
Music Experience
General Pass holders
₹99 (General Pass)
—
TBA
Valorant
5 per team
₹399 per team without system / ₹249 per team with system
₹15,000
TBA
Racing Simulator
Individual
₹99
—
Full day
PC Gaming
Individual
₹49
—
Full day
Partners and Collaborators
Red Bull
GDG Cloud Kochi
µLearn JUKC
AWS SBG
FAQ
Before you ask.
Who can participate?
Each event lists who it is for. Password Investigation is only for school students in classes 8 to 12.
Can I participate in multiple events?
Yes. Register for each event separately with an individual event ticket, or choose one of the combo tickets. Individual event tickets and combo tickets cannot be combined in a single purchase.
How do team registrations work?
Every event shows its team size. Full details on registering a team will be announced when registration opens.
Where do I register?
Open an event and choose Register to go straight to its registration page, or pick a combo ticket in the Registration Guide. The GDGC Workshop, Student Exhibition and Music Experience come with the ₹99 General Pass. Racing Simulator and PC Gaming take spot registration at the venue.
What is the refund policy?
The refund policy will be announced when registration opens.
Where is Jain University Kochi?
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Kochi is at Knowledge Park, Nirmal Infopark, Kakkanad, Kochi 682042, Kerala. Use Get directions in the Venue section to open it in your maps app.
Who do I contact for help?
Write to support@yugantra.in, or call a student coordinator: Mary Carmel Niya on +91 82815 26141 or Mahikumar on +91 99466 28611. Every coordinator is listed in the Contact section.
Contact & support
Talk to the team.
Questions about an event, a ticket or the day itself? Call a student coordinator, or write to the support desk.
Red Bull
GDG Cloud Kochi
µLearn JUKC
AWS SBG