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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!