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ITM University Gwalior — NAAC Grade A accreditedTechUtsav1.0

ITM University Gwalior presents

TechUtsav1.0

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October 202614·15·16

Wed – FriITM University, Gwalior

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Theme DayJashn-e-AndaazOct 15 · Traditional (States of India)Oct 16 · TwinningOpen for all · free · register on the form · School students and faculty
Official TechUtsav 1.0 festival poster: events for October 14, 15 and 16 at ITM University, with registration, website and Hacktoberfest QR codes and the five club logos. Opens full size.the official postertap to zoom ↗8EVENTS

so, what is it?

Three days. The whole campus turns into one big build room.

TechUtsav 1.0 is ITM University Gwalior's technology festival, run by its student clubs. Race a three-round code lock against the clock, rebuild a broken system with no source code, catch a phishing attempt in a safe simulation, escape a locked lab in 20 minutes, squad up for BGMI — or open your first real pull request with MLH.

  • 3days
  • 8events
  • 5clubs

straight from the poster:

  • Amazing prizes. Cash prizes across the competitive events, plus MLH prize challenges at Hacktoberfest.

  • Network with experts. Meet faculty coordinators, club leads and builders from across campus and beyond.

  • Certificates for participants. Certificates for participants, as announced on the official festival poster.

  • Exciting events. Eight events across coding, security, esports, reverse engineering and open source — plus Jashn-e-Andaaz, the campus Theme Day.

Run by

  • Nexus Club
  • Code Craft Society
  • IDC Club
  • CyberShield Club
  • AI Club with MLH

the line-up

Eight events. Pick your arena.

All events & filters

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Valedictory Ceremony artwork from the official schedule poster: a golden trophy before a cheering crowd.

Grand finaleAll participating clubs

Valedictory Ceremony

Friday, October 16 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · including prize distribution. Open to all — no registration, no fee.

See the schedule

not just coding

Seven ways to play.

Type fast, think sideways, defend, deconstruct, frag, collaborate — or just dress up. Tap a track to see its events.

  1. CodingCodeLock · Build in the Box
  2. CybersecurityCyberForge
  3. GamingElite Arena
  4. Open SourceHacktoberfest Hack Day
  5. Reverse EngineeringRe-InnovateX
  6. Interactive ChallengesEscape Room
  7. CulturalJashn-e-Andaaz

mark your calendar

Three days, at a glance.

Events run side by side, so a few share the same time slot. That's on purpose.

Full schedule
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Official Hacktoberfest 2026 Hack Day Gwalior × ITM University poster with MLH, AI Club and ITM University logos, event highlights and MLH prize challenges.FREEENTRY
Major League Hacking, Artificial Intelligence Club, ITM University and NAAC Grade A logos

MLH presents · Friday, October 16 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Lab 505, MG Block

Hacktoberfest Hack DayGwalior × ITM University

Build. Contribute. Collaborate. Go beyond tutorials and make something real. Open to all university students — beginner friendly, every domain welcome, no open-source experience needed.

official MLH prize challenges

  • → Best Open-Source AI Project
  • → Best Use of Gemma 4

what you'll actually do

  • → Ship features, squash bugs
  • → Docs, tests, security & performance
  • → Code reviews and a real PR workflow
Register on MLH for Hacktoberfest Hack Day (opens events.mlh.com in a new tab)Event details

Registration for this event is on MLH only.

get your name on the list

Three ways in. Use the right one.

Hacktoberfest Hack Day registers on MLH. Jashn-e-Andaaz registers free on its own Google Form. Every other event — CodeLock, Elite Arena, Re-InnovateX, Build in the Box, CyberForge and Escape Room — registers and pays through ITM University's Parakh page.

All events except Hacktoberfest and Jashn-e-Andaaz

Register / Pay

Parakh — ITM University registration & payment

QR code that opens the Parakh registration and payment page at parakh.itmuniversity.ac.in
Scan to open parakh.itmuniversity.ac.in
Register / Pay (opens parakh.itmuniversity.ac.in in a new tab)

Scanning or clicking only opens the Parakh page. You are registered once you complete the form and payment there.

Hacktoberfest Hack Day only

Register on MLH

Major League Hacking (MLH) event registration

QR code that opens the Hacktoberfest Hack Day registration page at events.mlh.com
Scan to open events.mlh.com
Register on MLH (opens events.mlh.com in a new tab)

Scanning or clicking only opens the MLH page. You are registered once you complete the sign-up there.

Jashn-e-Andaaz only

Register for Jashn-e-Andaaz

Jashn-e-Andaaz Google Form

QR code that opens the Jashn-e-Andaaz registration form
Scan to open forms.gle
Register free for Jashn-e-Andaaz (opens forms.gle in a new tab)

Scanning or clicking only opens the Google Form. You are registered once you submit it. There is no fee.

before you ask

Questions, answered.

Can't find it here? Each event's coordinators are listed below and on its own page.

When and where is TechUtsav 1.0?

October 14–16, 2026 (Wednesday to Friday) at ITM University, Gwalior. Each event page lists its own time and, where announced, its lab or room.

How do I register?

Competitive events except Hacktoberfest use the ITM University Parakh registration and payment page. Hacktoberfest Hack Day is registered on MLH only. Jashn-e-Andaaz (Theme Day) uses its own free Google Form. Each event page shows the correct button and QR code.

Does scanning the QR code mean I am registered?

No. The QR code and the button only open the registration page. Your registration is complete after you finish the form — and the payment, for paid events — on that page.

Is Hacktoberfest Hack Day free?

Yes. The rulebook states the event is free to attend and conducted entirely in person. Registration happens on MLH, not on the Parakh payment page.

Can students from other universities take part?

Hacktoberfest Hack Day is open to all university students, ITM and beyond. The Elite Arena rulebook admits registered students with a valid ID card of any university, and the Re-InnovateX poster says it is open for all. For other events, check with the event coordinators.

Can I join more than one event?

Several events run at the same time on purpose, so compare timings on the schedule before you register for more than one.

I am new to open source. Can I join Hacktoberfest?

Yes. The Hack Day is beginner friendly, welcomes all domains and needs no prior open-source experience.

Do I need to register for Jashn-e-Andaaz (Theme Day)?

Yes. Jashn-e-Andaaz is free and open for all School students and faculty members. Register on the Google Form from the event page — the button and QR open the same form, and you are registered once you submit it. Then come to MG Block at 1 PM on October 15 dressed for Traditional (States of India), or on October 16 for Twinning, where you match a friend, teacher or group. Best dressed wins. For more information, contact student coordinators Sahil Manjhi (+91 8080584135) or Vishal Goyal (+91 9691747036).

Where can I read the rules?

Every competitive event has a rulebook on the Rulebooks page. Each one can be downloaded as a PDF or printed, and the Complete Rulebook has all seven in one file.

real humans, real numbers

Talk to the coordinators.

For questions about a specific event, reach its coordinators directly. Venue: ITM University Gwalior, NH-44, Bypass Turari, Jhansi Road, Gwalior (M.P.) 475001.