#1 Free Hackathon Registration Platform in India

The Free Hackathon Registration Platform for India

Run a hackathon for 50 to 5,000 participants — with team registration, member invites, custom fields for tech stacks and resumes, automated confirmation emails, QR check-in, and certificate generation. ₹0 platform fee.

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Hackathon Registration on Vihaya Events — at a glance

Vihaya Events is India's free hackathon registration platform. As of May 2026, it charges ₹0 platform fee for hackathons of any size. Includes team registration with member invites, custom fields (GitHub handle, tech stack, project idea, resume upload), automated email confirmations, QR check-in for venue gates, and bulk certificate generation post-event. Used by IEEE student chapters, CSI chapters, and dev community organizers across India for hackathons of 50 to 5,000 participants.

Last updated: 2026-05-09

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How hackathon registration works on Vihaya Events

6 steps from signup to live event. Most organizers go live in under 5 minutes.

1. Create the hackathon event

Sign up, add hackathon name, dates, theme, prize details, sponsor list, and venue. Upload a banner.

2. Configure team registration

Set team size (e.g., 2–4 members). Add custom fields: college, department, GitHub handle, tech stack, project idea, resume upload.

3. Invite team members

Team leads register, then invite teammates via email. Each member confirms individually. Track team status from "incomplete" to "confirmed".

4. Send the registration link

Promote on Discord, Twitter, college WhatsApp groups, and Instagram. Vihaya provides a branded registration page; AI website builder creates a hackathon landing page.

5. QR check-in at the venue

On hackathon day, volunteers scan team-lead QR codes at the venue entrance. Real-time check-in count and team status visible on the dashboard.

6. Certify and announce winners

Auto-generate certificates for all checked-in participants. Highlight winning teams with custom certificates. Bulk-email everyone after the event.

Built for hackathon registration in India

Team registration with invites

Configurable team sizes (2–8). Team leads invite via email; members confirm. Track full/incomplete teams. Block submissions until team is complete.

Custom fields for tech profiles

GitHub handle, LinkedIn, portfolio URL, primary tech stack, programming languages, project idea, resume upload. AI form builder generates fields from your event description.

Automated email confirmations

Each team member gets a confirmation email with the hackathon details, schedule, venue map, and their unique check-in QR code.

WhatsApp announcements

Send schedule updates, problem statement releases, and rule clarifications to all participants via WhatsApp. 95%+ open rate in India.

Sponsor showcase

Display sponsor tiers prominently on the hackathon landing page. Generate sponsor reports with participant demographics and engagement data.

Certificate + winner announcement

Bulk certificates for participants, custom winner certificates for top teams. Auto-emailed after the hackathon ends. Useful for student resume credit.

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Hackathon Registration on Vihaya Events — common questions

Last updated 2026-05-09.

Is Vihaya Events truly free for hackathons in India?

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Yes. Vihaya Events charges ₹0 platform fee and 0% commission for hackathons of any size — free or paid. For paid hackathons (registration fees), the only cost is Razorpay's standard ~2% + GST gateway fee, same as any Indian payment platform.

How does team registration work on Vihaya Events?

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Set the team size (e.g., 2–4 members). The team lead registers first, then invites teammates via email or shareable link. Each member confirms attendance individually. The dashboard shows team status (incomplete/complete) and lets organizers track unfilled teams to follow up.

Can I capture custom fields like GitHub handle and resume?

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Yes. Vihaya supports unlimited custom registration fields including text, dropdown, multi-select, file upload (resume PDFs), and consent checkboxes. The AI form builder auto-generates fields based on your hackathon description — saves 30+ minutes of manual setup.

How do hackathon participants check in at the venue?

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Each participant gets a unique QR code emailed at registration. On hackathon day, volunteers scan QR codes at the venue entrance using the free Vihaya Events check-in app on any phone. Check-in is logged in under 1 second per participant; real-time count visible on your dashboard.

Can I generate participation and winner certificates?

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Yes. Design a certificate template once. Vihaya auto-generates personalized PDF certificates for every checked-in participant. For winners, design a separate winner certificate template. Bulk emails are sent after the hackathon. Useful for IEEE/CSI credit and student resumes.

How does Vihaya Events compare to KonfHub for hackathons?

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KonfHub charges per-ticket fees on paid registrations plus monthly add-ons. Vihaya Events charges ₹0 — same team registration, custom fields, QR check-in, and certificate features for free. Plus AI form builder, AI website builder, and WhatsApp campaigns built-in.

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