DECIPHER-X 2026 – National Level Hackathon | Department of Computer Applications

The Department of Computer Applications, St. Francis College, Bengaluru, in collaboration with TechByHeart, successfully organised DECIPHER-X 2026, a 24-hour National Level Hackathon, on 8–9 September 2026 as an IQAC Initiative.

With 184 participants across 50 registered teams, the hackathon brought together talented innovators across two exciting tracks:

🔹 Track 1 – AI & Cyber Security
🔹 Track 2 – Data Analytics

The event featured live score projections, elimination rounds, overnight development, teamwork, innovation and final presentations, providing participants with an opportunity to develop technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges.

🏆 WINNERS

🔐 Track 1 – AI & Cyber Security

🥇 RV University
🥈 The Oxford College of Engineering
🥉 Jain Deemed-to-be University

📊 Track 2 – Data Analytics

🥇 Surana College Autonomous
🥈 PES University
🥉 Christ University

The hackathon concluded with the Valedictory Function on 9 September 2026 at Heritage Hall, celebrating the creativity, technical expertise, teamwork and dedication of all participants.

Congratulations to all the winning teams, participants, mentors, judges, coordinators and organisers for making DECIPHER-X 2026 a grand success!