MAHE
System Online
Round 01 Deadline: 31 March 2026
Final PhaseApr 17-19 • 2026
Manipal Institute of TechnologyDept. of ECE & Centre of Excellence in Autonomous Mobility
Challenge 2026
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Mission Briefing

Engineering
Autonomy.

Location: MIT Bengaluru
Lab: CEAM Research
Status: System Initializing

MAHE Mobility Challenge is a high-stakes arena where the next generation of Autonomous Vehicle technology is forged.

The Vision

Through this challenge we wish to attract the best minds in the field of autonomous vehicles and provide them with a platform to showcase their talent and innovation.

The Collaboration

A joint initiative by the CEAM Research Lab (MIT Bengaluru's autonomous vehicle research centre), the Department of ECE, Harman Automotive and ArtPark IISc.

36HOURS
SPRINT DURATION
₹3L+INR
TOTAL PRIZE POOL
2-4MEMBERS
TEAM SIZE
03DOMAINS
CHALLENGE TRACKS
AUTONOMY
Mission Selection

Choose Your Lane.

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AI in Mobility

Reimagine the connected cockpit. From network-aware routing to predictive safety, build the next generation of automotive experiences.

Will be revealed soon
Network OptimizationPredictive SafetyContext Awareness
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Robotics & Control

Where the code meets the chassis. Bridge hardware-software integration, simulations, and high-fidelity control systems.

Will be revealed soon
SimulationActuationHardware-in-loop
03

Cybersecurity

Defend the connected fleet. Secure V2X protocols and develop intrusion detection systems for the next generation of autonomous mobility.

Will be revealed soon
V2X SecurityEncryptionFleet Defense
System Chronometer

Round
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Mission: MAHE Mobility 2026
Target: 31.03.2026 // 23:59 IST
Status: Synchronizing clock cycles...
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Stage 01 // Online

Technical Proposals

Submit your autonomous algorithms and hardware architecture by March 31.

Stage 02 // Offline

Final Prototype Run

Shortlisted teams come to MIT Bengaluru to compete in the final round on 17th April.

TIMELINE
The Journey

Event Timeline

01

Registrations Open

Team formation and registration has begun.

02

Registration Deadline

Last date to register your team is 15th March 2026.

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Round 01 Submission

Submit your innovative ideas and solutions by 31st March 2026.

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Round 01 Results Announcement

Shortlisted teams results will be announced on 5th April 2026.

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Round 02 Kickoff

Offline Development Round begins on 17th April 2026.

Strategic Alliance

Sponsors &
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