Amazon Biggest Hiring Drive: Amazon announces HackOn Amazon 6.0, one of the most-awaited hackathons, which will take place in India in 2026. This prestigious programming and AI engineering competition gives you a lot of exposure, a pre-placement interview and cash prizes of Rs. 2,25,000 and a direct connection with Amazon technology leaders.
Event Highlights
- The Team Size: 2 to 3 members
- Format: Online Coding Challenge + 48-Hour Virtual Hackathon + In-Person Grand Finale
- Interviews before placement for the best performers
- Total Cash Prizes: Rs 2,25,000
- Training with Amazon experts
Important Dates
- Coding Contest: 30th May, 2026 (100-minute proctored round)
- Kick-Off Webinar: 12 June 2026
- 48-Hour Virtual Hackathon: 13-14 June 2026
- Prototype Submission: 15 June 2026
- Mentorship Round: 29 June – 03 July 2026
- Grand Finale (In-Person): 07 July 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduation Year: 2027 & 2028
- Degree: B.Tech, M.Tech, Integrated Dual Degree, MCA
- The branches that are eligible for admission: Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electrical, AI & ML, Data Science, and related circuit branches
- A minimum of 6.5 CGPA throughout undergraduate studies
- Engineering institutes that have a valid engineering program only
The team members may be from various colleges, branches or specialisations. Each team member must meet eligibility criteria in their own way.
Competition Structure
First Round: Coding Challenge Team members have to take an exam that is proctored for 100 minutes, which includes GenAI-based multiple-choice questions. Teams that are the top advance based on results on the leaderboard.
Round 2: 48-Hour Online Hackathon: Teams that are shortlisted create creative solutions to the official problem statement. Send project documents with a demo video, working prototype, and a live link.
Round 3 Grand Finale: Top teams receive guidance from Amazon executives and present their prototypes in person to a jury comprised of AWS, Amazon Devices, Amazon Pay, and other companies.
Rewards & Benefits
- Winner: Rs 1,00,000
- 1st Runner-up: Rs 75,000
- 2nd Runner-up: Rs 50,000
- Interviews for pre-placement for exceptional performers
- Exclusive mentorship opportunities
- Special prizes and SWAGs for the top coders
- Special recognition given to top female coders and speediest coders
It is an Amazon hackathon is a great platform for engineers who are interested in software engineering, AI/ML enthusiasts and full-stack software developers who are looking to get a job at top tech firms.
Why Participate in HackOn With Amazon 6.0?
- Get hands-on experience in solving real-world problems
- Demonstrate your skills and expertise in AI engineering as well as software development, and in the field of innovation
- Meet directly with Amazon recruiters and engineers.
- Create a strong image to be a strong candidate for college placements in 2027-2028
- Get cash prizes and industry recognition.
Registration is now open for registration on the Unstop platform. Create teams in the early stages and prepare for this highly valuable code competition in India.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your tech career. Sign up now to compete against the best engineering talent in India.