Education is the focus
The track explicitly asks teams to develop an AI-driven concept focused on transforming education.
ACM Student Chapter presents
YUVA MEGATHON 2026
EduGen AI
An AI-driven innovation track focused on transforming education through Generative AI, LLMs, Multimodal AI and Intelligent Educational Systems.
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01 / Track brief
YUVA Megathon 2026
EduGenAI is the ACM Student Chapter–powered track for teams proposing original, education-focused AI concepts in the first screening round of YUVA Megathon 2026.
- Round 1Original idea + official PPT template
- Problem formatNo predefined problem statement for Round 1
- Shortlisted teamsComplete challenge revealed on-site
- Track partnerACM Student Chapter · SRMIST Tiruchirappalli
Why EduGenAI
Design for the learning system, not just the model.
Four stated AI domains
Generative AI, LLMs, Multimodal AI and Intelligent Educational Systems define the published EduGenAI direction.
Ideas lead to prototypes
The published format moves selected teams from a PPT-based idea screening to an offline build and pitch at the national finale.
Official domains
Four ways into the education challenge.
These are the EduGenAI domains published in the official YUVA Megathon listing. Individual problem statements are intentionally not published here.
Generative AI
Build an education-focused AI concept within the Generative AI domain.
Published EduGenAI domain / 01
Large Language Models
Build an education-focused AI concept within the Large Language Models domain.
Published EduGenAI domain / 02
Multimodal AI
Build an education-focused AI concept within the Multimodal AI domain.
Published EduGenAI domain / 03
Intelligent Educational Systems
Build an education-focused AI concept within the Intelligent Educational Systems domain.
Published EduGenAI domain / 04
Track process
The published path to the finale.
EduGenAI follows the event’s idea-first format: a proposed original concept is screened through a PPT submission before shortlisted teams enter the on-campus build.
- 01
Register
Register under one innovation track in a team of 2–4 members.
Team format - 02
Round 1 / Screening
Submit an original EduGenAI idea using the official PPT template.
Idea screening - 03
Shortlist
Teams selected for the Grand Finale are announced via email.
Finalists - 04
36-hour Finale
Finalists develop and pitch a working prototype at the offline Grand Finale.
On campus
Official timeline
Dates that shape the track.
Schedule drawn from the official event listing. Confirm current times and status on Unstop before acting, as the listing may be updated by organisers.
- PPT submissionListed window: 12 Sep, 4:00 PM IST to 19 Sep, 10:00 PM IST. Round 1 uses the official PPT template.
- Registration deadlineListed separately in the event’s important dates as 21 Sep, 12:01 AM IST.
- Finalists announcedSelected Grand Finale teams are announced via email.
- Grand Finale · OfflineShortlisted teams develop working prototypes in the 36-hour national finale at SRMIST Tiruchirappalli.
Schedule notice: The official source shows separate time entries for submission and registration. Use the current Unstop listing as the final authority for deadlines.
Recognition
Impact will be recognised.
The official listing states that prizes and recognition will be awarded to the most impactful and well-executed solutions at the Grand Finale.
Impactful, well-executed solutions will be recognised at the Grand Finale.
EduGen AI track cash prizes are presented in the Prizes & Rewards section below.
Finale formatWorking prototype development
Published recognitionImpactful, well-executed solutions
Recognition
Prizes & Rewards
YUVA MEGATHON'26 brings together a substantial prize and rewards ecosystem for the event’s participating teams.
Overall event · YUVA MEGATHON'26
₹1,00,000+
Total Prize & Rewards Pool
A broader event-wide pool recognising strong ideas, thoughtful innovation and high-quality execution.
EduGen AI Track
Cash Prizes
1st Prize
₹12,000
EduGen AI Track
Cash Prize2nd Prize
₹8,000
3rd Prize
₹5,000
Reward ecosystem
Recognition extends beyond the prize pool to support promising teams and their next steps.
- 01
Cash Prizes
Competitive cash awards for top-performing teams.
- 02
Internship Opportunities
Opportunities for selected high-performing participants where applicable.
- 03
Technical Resources
Resources and support intended to help promising teams continue building.
- 04
Special Awards
Additional recognition for exceptional ideas, innovation or execution.
- 05
Additional Rewards
Further participant and team rewards associated with YUVA MEGATHON'26.
Resources & guidelines
Start with the official materials.
Use the event listing and its supplied PPT template as the primary source for registration, submission and participant guidance.
Official YUVA Megathon listing
Registration, live schedule, team format, eligibility and event-wide rules.
Official PPT template
Required template for the Round 1 PPT submission.
EduGenAI brief
Submit an original educational AI idea within the four published EduGenAI domains; the detailed challenge is announced on-site for shortlisted teams.
FAQs
Participation, clarified.
No. For Smart Systems and EduGenAI, the official listing says there are no predefined Round 1 problem statements. Teams choose an original idea within the track domain; the detailed challenge is revealed on-site during the 36-hour Megathon for shortlisted teams.
Teams must consist of 2–4 members. The official rules also state that a participant may register with only one team and teams may compete in only one track.
Only shortlisted teams are required to pay a participation fee of ₹800 per team. The payment link is shared after the shortlist announcement.
Teams submit an innovative original idea as a PPT based on the track details provided. The official listing requires Round 1 submissions to use the official Megathon PPT template.
The published rules state that team composition cannot be modified after registration unless approved by the organising committee.
Use the official YUVA Megathon listing on Unstop, which provides the organiser query route. No direct EduGenAI contact details are published in the supplied source.
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