Kharagpur Data Science Hackathon (KDSH) 2026

Event Overview:

• Kharagpur Data Analytics Group, IIT Kharagpur, announces the 6th edition of the Kharagpur Data Science Hackathon, in association with Kshitij, the annual Techno-Management Fest of IIT Kharagpur.
• Sponsored by Pathway.
• Offline competition.
• Prizes worth ₹4 lakhs.
• Opportunity to compete with top data science and analytics talent across the country.

About Pathway:

• Pathway is a platform that empowers artificial intelligence with live data.
• Enables seamless data ingestion from over 300 sources with automatic synchronization.
• Supports real-time features, live vector search, and anomaly alerts.
• Provides accurate AI insights from connected documents and data tables.
• GitHub repository: pathway

Who Should Participate:

• Individuals passionate about data science, AI, and machine learning.
• Participants interested in solving real-world problems using data-driven approaches.

Registration & Community:

• Visit the Registration Page to register on the official website.
• Join the Whatsapp Community and Discord server for regular updates.

Team Composition:

• Maximum of four members per team, including the team leader.

Rules and Guidelines:

• Every participant must carry valid ID proof.
• Event timings may clash with other events; participants must inform the organizers in advance.
• Requests for team changes or member swaps just before the event will not be entertained.
• Any misbehavior during the event or rounds may lead to disqualification.
• Participants must be present at the specified time; absence will result in automatic disqualification.
• Any dispute will be resolved at the discretion of the organizers.
• Judges’ decisions are final and binding.
• Damage to college property will be treated as a punishable offense.

Final Note:

• Participants are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates on registration and event schedules.