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#1 Free Hackathon Registration Platform in India

Run the Whole Hackathon, Not Just the Signup Form

Team registration where every member gets their own scannable pass. Meal tracking that survives three days and six servings. Certificates participants collect themselves once they have actually checked in. For 50 to 5,000 participants — free for free events, 1.75–4.5% on paid registrations.

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Hackathon Registration on Vihaya Events — at a glance

Vihaya Events is India's affordable hackathon registration platform. Free for free hackathons; charges 1.75–4.5% platform fee on paid registrations. Includes team registration where the lead signs up the whole team and every member gets their own QR pass, custom fields (GitHub handle, tech stack, project idea, resume upload), automated email confirmations, QR check-in for venue gates, and certificates after the event. Used by IEEE and CSI student chapters and college fest teams; tech fests in Kerala have taken 500 to 1,100+ registrations each on it.

Last updated: 2026-08-26

₹0
Free for free events
1.75–4.5%
On paid tickets only
UPI
PhonePe, GPay, Paytm
~2 days
Payout after you request it

How hackathon registration works on Vihaya Events

6 steps from signup to live event. Most organisers 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. Teams register together

The team lead fills in every member in one form. Duplicate emails across members are caught before payment, and each member gets their own QR pass by email.

4. Send the registration link

Promote on Discord, Twitter, college WhatsApp groups, and Instagram. Vihaya provides a branded registration page with proper link previews.

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, one pass each

Set a minimum and maximum team size. The lead registers the whole team in one go, the form opens with the minimum number of member rows, and every member gets a personal QR pass.

Custom fields for tech profiles

GitHub handle, LinkedIn, portfolio URL, primary tech stack, programming languages, project idea, resume upload. Add them as custom fields in minutes.

Automated email confirmations

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

Email announcements

Email schedule updates, problem statement releases, and rule clarifications to all participants, and add your hackathon WhatsApp group link to every ticket email.

Sponsor showcase

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

Certificates for participants and winners

Participation certificates for everyone who checked in and separate ones for winning teams. Email them in bulk or let participants collect their own. Useful for student resume credit.

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Hackathon Registration on Vihaya Events — common questions

Last updated 2026-08-26.

How much does Vihaya Events cost for hackathons in India?

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Free hackathons (no registration fee) pay nothing — no platform fees, no monthly subscriptions. For paid hackathons (registration fees), Vihaya charges a 1.75–4.5% platform fee on the registration amount plus Razorpay's 3% gateway fee.

How does team registration work on Vihaya Events?

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Set a minimum and maximum team size (for example 2 to 4). The team lead registers the whole team in one form, entering each member's name, email and any custom fields. The form opens with the minimum number of member rows, refuses the same email twice, and every member receives their own QR pass by email for check-in.

Is there a free hackathon registration platform in India?

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Yes. Vihaya Events charges nothing for free hackathons: no platform fee, no subscription and no per-participant charge, with team registration, QR check-in and certificates included. A platform fee of 1.75–4.5% applies only when you charge a registration fee.

Has Vihaya Events handled large college fests?

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Yes. College tech fests in Kerala have run 500 to 1,100+ registrations each through Vihaya Events, with many competitions under one fest page and every competition keeping its own seat limit and check-in.

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. Ready-made presets cover the common fields, so setup takes minutes.

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 personalised 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 is free for free hackathons and charges only 1.75–4.5% on paid registrations — same team registration, custom fields, QR check-in, and certificate features. Plus email broadcasts and scheduled reminders built-in.

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