Amalthea ’26
India’s Student-Run Annual Technical Summit
Amalthea ’26 is the annual technical summit of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN). Organised by the institute's student community, Amalthea brings together technology enthusiasts, innovators and students to explore engineering, emerging technologies and practical problem-solving. The 2026 edition takes place on 31 October and 1 November 2026 at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The summit features technical competitions, robotics challenges, a Tech Expo, automobile-related showcases, esports tournaments and other innovation-driven activities. Participants can explore challenges spanning robotics, aeromodelling, structural engineering, quantitative finance, electronics and sustainability.
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Eligibility
- Students from schools and colleges, according to the eligibility of each event
- Individual and team participation, depending on the competition
- Participants must meet the specific rules and registration requirements of their selected event
- Some competitions may have separate age, academic or geographical eligibility criteria
Competitions & Summit Highlights
- Technical Competitions
- Amalthea Tech Expo 2026
- Boeing Aeromodelling Competition
- PathFinder — Autonomous Robotics
- MazeRunner — Robotics Challenge
- RoboRace — RC Racing
- Bridge-a-thon — Structural Engineering
- IICPC — Quantitative Finance & Competitive Programming
- Net Zero — Sustainability Challenge
- Bushido — Esports
- BGMI, Free Fire & Rocket League competitions
- Electronics and circuit-design challenges
- Engineering innovation and project showcases
Benefits
- Participate in technical competitions at IIT Gandhinagar
- Apply engineering concepts to practical challenges
- Explore robotics, aeromodelling, electronics and emerging technologies
- Showcase projects and innovative ideas at technical exhibitions
- Compete for event-specific prizes where offered
- Experience the technical and innovation ecosystem of IIT Gandhinagar
Prizes & Rewards
- Prizes vary by competition. Refer to the official event pages for individual prize details.
Partners & Collaborators
- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
- Amalthea IIT Gandhinagar
- School2Startup
Frequently asked questions
What is Amalthea?
Amalthea is the annual technical summit of IIT Gandhinagar.
When is Amalthea 2026?
31 October to 1 November 2026.
Where is Amalthea held?
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
What activities are included?
The summit features technical competitions, robotics challenges, esports, exhibitions and engineering-related activities.
Who can participate?
Eligibility depends on the individual competition and its official rules.
Are there prizes?
Some competitions advertise prizes. Check each event's official details for amounts and conditions.
How do I register?
Visit the official Amalthea website and select the relevant event to find its registration instructions.
Is registration free?
Registration fees, if any, depend on the individual event. Check the official registration page.