MAHE Mobility Challenge 2026 (MIT Bengaluru)
National hybrid hackathon challenges B.Tech students to build real autonomous mobility prototypes using ROS.
The Department of ECE and CEAM at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru, has announced the MAHE Mobility Challenge 2026, a national-level hybrid hackathon targeting B.Tech students passionate about the future of transportation. The event, which carries a total prize pool of ₹3 Lakhs, is designed to spur innovation in autonomous and connected mobility systems. Students are invited to ideate, design, and ultimately build real working prototypes that address critical next-generation challenges, with registrations closing on March 15, 2026, and the final offline prototype demonstration scheduled for April 17.
The competition is structured around three core technical tracks: AI in Mobility (intelligent perception, predictive modeling), Robotics & Control (embedded systems, simulation), and Cybersecurity for Mobility (secure V2X communication). The format includes an initial online technical proposal submission round by March 31, followed by the in-person build and demonstration phase for shortlisted teams. Organizers explicitly encourage participants to utilize open-source robotics frameworks like ROS (Robot Operating System), simulation environments, and modular autonomy architectures, aiming to foster practical, hands-on engineering skills and contribute to the development of secure and intelligent mobility ecosystems in India.
- ₹3 Lakh total prize pool for a national B.Tech student hackathon focused on autonomous mobility
- Three core tracks: AI in Mobility, Robotics & Control, and Cybersecurity for connected vehicles
- Hybrid format with online proposal submission (Mar 31) and offline prototype demo at MIT Bengaluru (Apr 17)
Why It Matters
Fosters hands-on talent and real-world prototype development for India's growing autonomous vehicle and smart mobility industry.