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Adobe India Hackathon
Adobe's flagship student innovation competition where participants develop creative, AI-powered, and technology-driven solutions to real-world problems.
Academic Year Eligibility
Key Benefit
Potential Internship Opportunities, Tech Mentorship & Prizes
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Degrees
B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, Dual Degree, MCA
Eligible Branches / Streams
CSE, IT, ECE, EE, and all allied engineering streams
Gender Eligibility
All Genders
Geographic Scope
Recognized universities & engineering colleges across India
Participation Format
Team (1-3 Members)
Minimum Qualifications
Regularly enrolled students in an accredited degree program.
Benefits & Rewards
• Opportunities for direct pre-placement interview (PPI) shortlists for Adobe engineering teams. • Cash awards and certificates for national winners and finalists. • Direct mentorship from Adobe Principal Scientists and Architects. • Access to Adobe Creative Cloud and developer tooling.
How It Works
1. Round 1 (Online Assessment): Technical aptitude and problem-solving evaluation. 2. Round 2 (Prototype Submission): Choose a problem statement and build a working MVP with architectural design. 3. Round 3 (Grand Finale): Live demonstration and code defense before senior Adobe engineers.
How to Apply
1. Visit the official Adobe careers and campus challenges portal. 2. Form a team of 1-3 members and verify college credentials. 3. Submit the registration details before the announced deadline.
Visit Official PortalPreparation Guide
### Preparation Recommendations - Focus on clean architecture, modular design, and robust API contracts. - Explore Adobe Document Services APIs and open-source generative AI toolkits. - Ensure your prototype features a working end-to-end user flow.
Pro Tips
• Build solutions that solve tangible problems for creators or enterprise users. • Emphasize seamless UX alongside technical depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can individual participants register?
A: Yes, both individual participation and small teams (up to 3 members) are supported depending on edition guidelines.
Q: Are pre-final year students eligible?
A: Yes, 2nd and 3rd year students are encouraged to participate for internship pathways.