HackPrix Season 3 at Lords College Brings Together 550+ Innovators from 25 States and International participants
Organisers said the hackathon received over 3,500 applications from India and abroad. Following a rigorous screening process, more than 900 participants were shortlisted, leading to the final selection of over 550 hackers who competed for a prize pool of ₹3 lakh.
HackPrix Season 3, the flagship international-level hackathon hosted by Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology (LIET), concluded on Sunday after an intense 36-hour coding marathon, bringing together more than 550 student innovators from over 150 teams across 25 Indian states and several international participants.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from aspiring technologists who competed across six emerging technology domains: Generative AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Blockchain & Web3, IoT & Embedded Systems, Sustainable Development, and Open Innovation.
Organisers said the hackathon received more than 3,500 applications from India and abroad. After a rigorous screening process, over 900 participants were shortlisted, leading to the final selection of 550+ hackers who competed for a prize pool of ₹3 lakh.
Project evaluations have been completed, while the final results are currently under process. Organisers stated that shortlisted submissions will undergo a detailed community review and cheat-check process to ensure transparency, originality, and fairness. The final results are expected to be announced within a week.
The closing ceremony was attended by prominent academic and industry leaders, including Mr Najeed Khan, Founder of Stealth AI and Founder of Agent V OS; Dr R K Singh, Principal, LIET; Mr Syed Basha Mohinuddin, Chairman, LIET; Dr Rizwana Begum, Secretary, LIET; Mr Syed Touseef Ahmed, Vice Chairman, LIET; and Mr Syed Tanveer Ahmed, Joint Secretary, LIET.
Mr Najeed Khan, Chief Guest and Founder of Stealth AI and Agent V OS, praised the participants for their innovative thinking and strong understanding of emerging technologies.
“The future belongs to builders who can combine artificial intelligence with practical problem-solving. What I witnessed at HackPrix was not just coding talent, but the mindset of future founders and technology leaders. Platforms like this are creating the next generation of innovators for India and the world,” he said.
Mr Syed Basha Mohinuddin, Chairman, LIET, said HackPrix reflects the institution’s commitment to encouraging innovation, leadership, and real-world problem-solving among students.
“We are proud to host one of the world’s most dynamic student hackathons. Such initiatives help students develop the confidence, skills, and collaborative spirit required to excel in the rapidly evolving technology landscape,” he said.
Supported by technology partners including Google Gemini, Sarvam AI, MongoDB, ElevenLabs, and Vultr, HackPrix Season 3 provided participants with access to advanced tools, mentorship, and real-world industry challenges. The event was also supported by Major League Hacking (MLH), Devfolio, and several academic and industry collaborators such as Masters Union,Logitech,Lords Skill Academy,etc
As the evaluation process enters its final stage, participants now await the announcement of winners, expected within the coming week after completion of the community review and verification process
