Adobe University Hackathon

A global hackathon for students who want to build what comes next  at Adobe. Hundreds of thousands of students. Real challenges. One hackathon. 
 
Ready to build something the world hasn't seen yet? Sign up for Adobe University Hackathon. 

Looking back on Adobe India Hackathon 2025

260,000 Registrations. 12,000 Campuses. 7 Finalists. 1 Unforgettable Experience.
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The hackathon that launches you.

"If I made it all the way to the finals, then there's nothing stopping me from achieving more. This hackathon opened the door to an internship I wasn't even eligible for through campus placements."
Abhishek Sinha
IIT Guwahati
"I used to ask, 'What if I mess this up?' Now I ask, 'How can I make this better?' That shift happened at this hackathon."
Manya Mittal
IIIT Guwahati
“The Adobe Hackathon showed me you don't have to be perfect to start. You just need to be willing to try, learn, and not give up."
Darsh Baxi
IIIT Lucknow
"All the hard work, all those midnight struggles paid off. The head start we got from a national-level hackathon like this is a big milestone."
Om Buddhadev
IIIT Allahabad
"I used to think my career meant writing code all day. Now I know I can ideate, lead, and collaborate to build complete, impactful solutions."
Shubham Gupta
IIIT Allahabad

Why you should register

Pre-placement intern-interview opportunities as per eligibility criteria

Real problem statements from Adobe’s product teams, with mentors who build the products. 

National recognition and certificate of achievement

Winning Team: Apple Macbook Pro for each team member. Runner Up Team: Apple Macbook Neo for each team member.

Adobe merchandise and hackathon exclusives

Who can enter and how it works 
Eligibility 

Adobe’s hackathon is open to all students who are currently enrolled in the following academic programs: 
  • B.Tech / B.E. (all branches)   
  • M.Tech / M.E.   
  • Dual Degree (Integrated programs)   
  • Other equivalent S.T.E.M programs   
Please note that the Adobe hackathon is open to all years of engineering study (1st to final year).   

Citizenship / Location   

Participants must be currently enrolled in a degree program at a nationally recognized college or university.   

Team Formation
  
Students must form a team of at least two members and at most three members from the same college.

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