Hosted by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon
A national-level space technology hackathon where students develop solutions using space science, satellite data, geospatial technology, and related technologies.
Academic Year Eligibility
Key Benefit
ISRO National Recognition, Certificates signed by Leadership & Cash Awards
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Degrees
B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, M.Sc., Integrated M.Sc., Ph.D.
Eligible Branches / Streams
All Engineering, Computing, Physical Sciences, and Earth Sciences Branches
Gender Eligibility
All Genders
Geographic Scope
Recognized educational and research institutions across India
Participation Format
Team (3-4 Members)
Minimum Qualifications
Regularly enrolled students with valid institutional identification.
Benefits & Rewards
• Prestigious national recognition and certificates signed by senior ISRO leadership. • Cash awards and trophies for winning teams across individual problem statements. • Direct interaction with ISRO scientists and technical leaders. • Opportunity to showcase working solutions on National Space Day celebrations.
How It Works
1. Round 1: Online proposal submission on selected ISRO problem statements. 2. Round 2: Prototype development using Bhuvan / MOSDAC / VEDAS satellite data portals. 3. Round 3: National Grand Finale live coding and evaluation at designated ISRO nodal centers.
How to Apply
1. Visit the official ISRO / IIRS / National Space Day portal. 2. Form a team of 3-4 members and register before the announced deadline. 3. Submit technical proposal and architecture documents.
Visit Official PortalPreparation Guide
### Preparation Resources - Familiarize yourself with ISRO's open data portals: Bhuvan (bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in) and MOSDAC (mosdac.gov.in). - Learn remote sensing image processing, optical and SAR data fusion, and geospatial deep learning.
Pro Tips
• Validate your algorithms on real satellite imagery from open Bhuvan APIs. • Emphasize low computational latency and offline deployment capability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this competition open to all college years?
A: Yes, undergraduate, postgraduate, and research scholars across India are eligible.
Q: What data sources can be used?
A: ISRO provides official problem statements and curated datasets from Indian Earth observation satellites.