SOUNDING THE WAR HORN
KURUKSHETRA
00 · THE LOOP
A Möbius strip has one surface and one edge. Follow it and you arrive back where you began — on the face you were sure was the other one. Kurukshetra is built the same way: the oldest war and the newest are a single surface.
01 · THE OLD WAR
Before the field, the lesson. The day opens with DevTalks — a morning with the engineers and founders who have already fought the battles you are walking into.
02 · THE TWIST
The bow becomes a keyboard. The formation becomes a team. Strategy, nerve, the will to hold a line through the night — they pass through the twist untouched, because there was only ever one side.
03 · THE NEW WAR
Teams of two to four. Healthcare, Education, Fintech. Mentors on the floor until dawn. One problem — infinite ways to win.
04 · YOUR TURN
Walk it once and you are back where you started — changed. The loop opens for registration soon.
The talks, the all-nighters and the final charge — the last edition, as it happened. Press play and feel the field before you step onto it.
KURUKSHETRA · Official Teaser
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The day opens with Technical Inauguration and ends in a battle of builds — one morning of wisdom, then twenty-four hours on the field.
DevTalks is a podcast-style technical event connecting students with industry leaders through interactive sessions on technology, career paths, and real-world innovation.
Twenty-four continuous hours of building in teams, hands-on mentorship on the floor, and live prototype judging before the jury.
Three proving grounds. Choose your domain, summon your specialists, and build solutions that redefine what is possible.
Innovations in MedTech, smart diagnostics, remote patient care, and digital healthcare systems.
Transforming EdTech through adaptive learning platforms, interactive education tools, and skill verification.
Reinventing financial services with secure payment gateways, fraud detection, and inclusive digital banking.
Every milestone along the continuous golden spiral — from dawn DevTalks to the 24-hour hackathon battle and final verdict.
08:00 AM03:30 PM
Check-in, badge distribution, and verification at DYP Auditorium.
Grand opening ceremony, welcome keynotes, and lamp lighting.
Speaker podcast sessions (Speakers 1, 2 & 3 + Q&A) interleaved with live performances.
DevTalks conclude. Preparation for hackathon transition.
Lunch break and team transition to the Hackathon Arena.
Seating at assigned workstations, technical checks, and final rules.
Problem statements unlocked — the 24-hour development battle officially begins!
Mentors evaluate initial approach, architecture, and technology choices.
Night-long uninterrupted building, coding, and problem solving.
08:00 AM05:00 PM+1
First formal jury evaluation reviewing core functionality and progress.
Development, UI polishing, testing, and pitch deck preparation.
Official 24-hour hackathon clock stops! Final prototype demonstration to judges.
Jury score aggregation and result processing.
Winner announcements, prize pool distribution, and event conclusion.
A total purse of ₹1,50,000 for the victors — and the indelible recognition that comes with holding the field.
॥ सर्वोत्कृष्ट पुरस्कार महाकोष ॥
For the army that came within a breath of the throne.
For the team whose build still stands when the dust settles.
For the third banner still flying at the end of the battle.
Track prizes, sponsor bounties and swag for the bravest builds — announced before the horn sounds.
Every warrior who takes the field is fed, connected and rewarded — beyond the spoils.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snacks — all covered.
Full catering provided throughout the event. Veg and non-veg options available at every meal.
Dedicated high-speed bandwidth for all participants.
Enterprise-grade access points with a dedicated SSID. No throttling, no caps during the 24-hour build.
Multiple evaluation rounds to keep you sharp and on track.
Three rounds of judging spread across the hackathon — idea check, shortlist, and finals. Feedback at every stage.
Tee, stickers and a few surprises at check-in.
Every participant gets a branded tee, sticker pack, and a surprise drop from our sponsors.
Participation and winner certificates for everyone.
Digital certificates issued within 48 hours of the event. Winner certificates include sponsor endorsements.
A night of building, bonding, and breakthroughs.
From late-night coding to surprise events — an experience you will remember long after the battle ends.
The houses that stand with us on the field — and make the battle possible.
[Sponsor slots open]
The battle is fought at DYP Auditorium, DPU — find your way to the field below.
COORDINATES
18°37'24.2"N 73°49'19.7"E (18.6244881, 73.8221362)
GOOD TO KNOW
DYP Auditorium · DPUGet directions ↗
The people, the builds and the 3 a.m. resolve of the last edition.
Pass through the ancient columns. Present your army, affirm your pledge, and enter the registry.
Registration closes 15 October 2026
INSCRIBE YOUR TEAM
FORM · K-2026
Sign in
With your email — we send a 6-digit code, no password.
Name your army
Pick a team name and the domain you will build in.
Assemble the warriors
Add yourself and every member — 2 to 4 in all.
Seal the pact
Review the details and pay to confirm your seat.
Details lock once payment succeeds — the organisers can fix genuine mistakes on request.
Essential guidance for every contender, near or far.
Still seeking an answer? Ask the oracle in the corner, or write to kurukshetra.dypdpu@gmail.com
ASSEMBLE IN THE AGORA
Follow Devkraft for announcements, team calls and every update before the horn sounds.
