Amazon is back with the fifth edition of its premier tech challenge – HackOn with Amazon. Designed to inspire, test, and reward the brightest young minds in the country, this virtual hackathon invites engineering and tech students to showcase their problem-solving and innovation capabilities. If you’re aspiring to build solutions that have real-world applications and want to be mentored by some of the best minds at Amazon, here’s your chance.
This guide outlines everything you need to know — from eligibility criteria, registration process, deadlines, rewards, and detailed instructions to ensure a smooth and informed participation experience.
HackOn with Amazon aims to promote a culture of innovation and creativity by solving business-related and customer-centric challenges. With structured rounds, mentorship opportunities, and grand finale presentations to Amazon leaders, this event is a golden opportunity for aspiring technologists.
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the different phases of the competition:
| Stage | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | — | 15 Days Left |
| Eligibility Screening | Ongoing | Before Coding Round |
| Coding Round | 29 May 2025, 12:00 PM IST | 29 May 2025, 09:00 PM IST |
| Idea Submission | 31 May 2025, 06:00 PM IST | 09 June 2025, 11:59 PM IST |
| Prototype Submission | 13 June 2025, 12:00 PM IST | 22 July 2025, 11:59 PM IST |
| Mentorship Phase | 25 June 2025, 12:00 PM IST | 28 June 2025, 11:59 PM IST |
| Grand Finale | 02 July 2025, 10:00 AM IST | 02 July 2025, 04:00 PM IST |
To ensure a fair and focused competition, Amazon has outlined strict eligibility conditions:
Note: Participants with disabilities may request accommodations by contacting support@unstop.com.
Follow these steps to register:
| Prize Category | Reward |
|---|---|
| 🥇 Winner | ₹1,00,000 + “A Day at Amazon” experience |
| 🥈 First Runner-up | ₹75,000 + Certificate |
| 🥉 Second Runner-up | ₹50,000 + Certificate |
| 🏅 Top 8 Teams | Mentorship + Amazon SWAGs + Participation Cert |
Beyond monetary prizes, this competition offers immense networking, learning, and career development opportunities.
Q. Can I participate without a team?
No, a minimum of two participants per team is mandatory.
Q. Can students from different colleges team up?
Yes, cross-institution teams are allowed.
Q. Is there any fee to register?
No, registration is completely free.
Q. Can international students apply?
Only students from eligible Indian institutes can participate.
Q. What if my college is not listed as eligible?
Unfortunately, only specified institutions are considered. Contact support if needed.
Q. Can I change team members later?
Changes post-registration are not allowed. Choose wisely.
Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, Amazon has grown from a bookstore into a global technology giant. It operates in sectors such as e-commerce, cloud computing, AI, entertainment, and smart devices. Amazon is widely known for its customer-obsessed approach and continues to drive innovation across industries.
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