Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2026 (BAH 2026): ISRO’s National Space Innovation Challenge for Students

Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2026: Innovate for India's Space Future

The Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon (BAH) 2026 is a prestigious national-level innovation challenge organized by the Indian Space Research Organisation and powered by Hack2Skill. The hackathon aims to bring together talented students, researchers, and innovators from across India to solve critical challenges related to space technology, climate intelligence, remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and satellite applications.

Participants will get the opportunity to work on real-world problem statements inspired by India's growing space ambitions while receiving mentorship from ISRO scientists and domain experts.

Who Can Participate?

Applications are invited from:

• Undergraduate Students
• Postgraduate Students
• PhD Scholars
• Research Scholars

Note: Working professionals are not eligible to participate in this hackathon.

Key Benefits

Learn from ISRO Experts

Selected participants will receive guidance and mentorship from ISRO scientists and space technology experts.

Internship Opportunity

Outstanding participants may be considered for internship opportunities with ISRO.

National-Level Recognition

Showcase your innovation on a prestigious national platform and gain recognition from India's leading space organization.

Networking Opportunities

Collaborate with talented students, researchers, and innovators from across the country.

Travel Support

Finalists will receive reimbursement of II AC travel fare for participation in the Grand Finale.

Major Challenge Areas

Participants can choose from multiple cutting-edge domains, including:

• Urban Heat Mitigation using AI/ML
• Generative AI for Cloud Removal in Satellite Imagery
• Air Quality Monitoring and Environmental Intelligence
• Climate Digital Twin Development
• Smart Agriculture using Satellite Data
• Exoplanet Detection using AI
• Lunar Surface and Subsurface Exploration
• Space Radiation Forecasting
• Solar Flare Prediction using Aditya-L1 Data
• Remote Sensing and Satellite Image Analytics
• Infrared Image Enhancement
• Geospatial Intelligence and Urban Mobility Analytics

These challenges are designed to address real-world scientific and technological problems relevant to India's space ecosystem.

Important Dates

Team Size

• Each team must consist of 3 to 4 members
• Team members may belong to different colleges or universities
• Participation is completely free of cost

Why Should You Apply?

If you are passionate about:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Space Technology
• Remote Sensing
• Satellite Data Analytics
• Climate Science
• Astronomy
• Geospatial Intelligence

then BAH 2026 provides a unique opportunity to work on real-world challenges under the guidance of India's top space scientists while building innovative solutions for the future.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can register online through the official event portal:

Official Registration Link:
Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2026 Registration Portal