❓FAQs about AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026

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📝 How can I register for AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026?

  • Step OneCreate a 3DEXPERIENCE ID first if you don't have one. (Mandatory for each team member)
  • Step Two: Registration (Starting soon)

📝 How to create and use Collaborative Space(3DSpace)?

Check this link - Creating a Collaborative Space 👈👈

 

📝​​​​​​​ Who can register for AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026 ?

Any student pursuing their undergraduate degree in Engineering, Design, Architecture, Management, Social Sciences & Medical Sciences can register for AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026.

📝​​​​​​​ Can I participate as an individual or do I need to form a team? What is the maximum number of members that a team can contain?

You cannot participate as an individual. Innovation & Collaboration go hand in hand. Therefore, you need to form a team comprising of 4 members (mandatory). 

📝​​​​​​​ Do I need to have an engineering background to be eligible to participate in AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026?

An Engineering background is not necessary for participating in AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026. Students from different domains such as Engineering, Design, Architecture, Management, Social Sciences & Medical Sciences and other backgrounds are also eligible to participate in AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026.

📝​​​​​​​ Are there any mandatory/specific requirements for a team?

While there are no specific requirements for a team, it is encouraged to have at least 1 female member in your team. There is also a special prize for the Top All-Girls team.

📝​ Why am I not able to create a Private Community with my team?

We shall be accepting only Secret communities to be created with your team.
Therefore, when creating a community with your team, please select the category as Secret.

📝 What are the themes for AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026?

This year we have 4 Themes. You can check about them here:

📝​​​​​​​ Can I submit multiple entries for the competition / Can I register for more than one theme​​​​​​​?

Yes, a participant may submit multiple entries for AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026. However, a new registration will be required for submitting each new entry.

📝 Which licenses will I get when I enroll for AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026?

  • SOLIDWORKS Desktop for Students with Connector
  • Cloud CAD Apps on any device with internet connection (Mac, Chromebook, Tablet, Mobile, and PC)
  • 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Apps

    ​​​​​​​Access to these software will be provided to students for duration of the competition upon registration. 

📝 What is the last deadline for registering to AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026?

The last deadline for registering to AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026 is 31st May 202​​​​​​6

📝 Why am I getting "No compatible SOLIDWORKS version found" error ?

Check this link- No compatible SOLIDWORKS version found.

📝 Whom shall I contact for a specific query for AAKRUTI Innovation Competition 2026?

You can ask your query by:

a) Posting a Query in Edu Students Community

b) Commenting on this page below