Registration and setup
We check that Python, Qiskit and your IBM Quantum account are working before anything else begins.
Everything is possible until you measure it.
Organised by Department of Information Technology and CSI, MPSTME
Organized by the Department of Information Technology, MPSTME, in collaboration with CSI @ MPSTME, the three-day event will feature keynote addresses, beginner tracks led by Qiskit Advocates, hands-on quantum computing sessions, and a hybrid hackathon designed for both beginners and experienced quantum enthusiasts.
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23 – 25 October 2026Friday to Sunday
MPSTME, MumbaiVile Parle West
Free to attendHybrid, open to students across India
A taste of Qiskit
Your first quantum circuit is five lines long.
This is roughly what you will write in the beginner track on 24 October. Pick a circuit, then run it and watch the measurement counts land.
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Measurement counts
Two entangled qubits always agree — you never measure 01 or 10.
About the event
For three days in October, a lecture hall in Mumbai becomes a quantum lab.
Qiskit Fall Fest is IBM Quantum's global season of student-run events, hosted each year by universities around the world. MPSTME is one of this year's hosts.
Our edition is written for two people at the same time. The first has never opened Qiskit and is not sure quantum computing is for them. The second already has a circuit they want to push further. The keynotes and beginner tracks bring everybody to the same footing, while the hackathon runs across all three days.
You do not need any prior quantum coursework to take part. Bring a laptop and your curiosity, and we will supply the rest, including access to real IBM Quantum hardware over the cloud.
3Days of keynotes, tracks and hacking
3Tracks to choose from
2 – 4People per hackathon team
0Prerequisites to join
The program
Three days, planned end to end.
The schedule below is provisional. Confirmed speakers and room numbers will be published in September.
The online hackathon opens. Teams form, the problem statement goes out, and building begins remotely.
Help desk
Hackathon problem statement revealed
The hackathon problem statement will be revealed on 23 October 2026 at 6:00 PM IST, alongside the brackets and judging criteria.
Team formation
Teams of two to four lock in. Register alone and we will place you in one.
Building begins
The hackathon runs continuously from here, on campus and remotely.
The main hybrid day. Keynote addresses in the morning, beginner tracks led by Qiskit Advocates in the afternoon, and the hackathon running alongside.
Keynote addresses
Scientists and industry experts on where quantum computing actually stands in 2026.
Beginner track I — quantum fundamentals
Superposition, measurement and your first circuit, led by Qiskit Advocates.
Beginner track II — Qiskit fundamentals
Build, transpile and run a circuit on real IBM Quantum hardware.
Mentor hours
Faculty, Qiskit Advocates and student mentors move between teams to unblock problems.
Hackathon ends
All teams submit their project and short write-up by the end of Saturday, 24 October.
The event closes. Teams demonstrate what they built, and the winners are announced.
Final mentor round
The last chance to narrow your scope before submissions freeze.
Judging and demonstrations
Each team presents in front of the panel, on campus or over the call.
Awards and closing
We announce the winners and hand out prizes and certificates.
Tracks
Pick the track that fits where you are.
Keynote addresses
Scientists and industry experts explain where quantum computing stands today, what the hardware can and cannot do, and where the field is heading.
Beginner tracks
Learn quantum and Qiskit fundamentals from a blank file, taught by Qiskit Advocates, ending with a circuit you have run on real IBM hardware.
Hybrid hackathon
Teams of two to four build a Qiskit project across Friday and Saturday, on campus or remotely, in separate brackets for beginners and experts.
Speakers and mentors
Learn from people shaping quantum.
Senior scientists and industry experts bring practical experience across algorithms, hardware and enterprise quantum computing.
To be announced
Keynote
To be announced
Expert talk
Qiskit Advocates
Workshop leadTo be announced
Judging panel
Location
Find us at MPSTME, Vile Parle West.
The Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering sits on Bhakti Vedant Marg, opposite Cooper Hospital in Vile Parle West, a short walk from Vile Parle station. We will send the exact hall numbers and entry instructions to everyone who has registered, during the week before the event.
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Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering
Bhakti Vedant Marg, opposite Cooper Hospital, Vile Parle West, Mumbai 400056
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Questions
Everything people keep asking us.
Do I need any background in quantum computing?
No. The beginner tracks start from nothing and are taught by Qiskit Advocates. If you can write a little Python you will keep up comfortably, and if you cannot, the sessions still make sense.
Who is allowed to register?
Students from any college in India. You do not need to be at MPSTME or NMIMS, and there is no restriction on your branch or year.
Does it cost anything?
No. Attendance is free for everyone. Registration is required so we can plan seating and hardware access.
Can I take part without coming to campus?
Yes, for the hackathon, which runs in hybrid mode. You can build remotely from anywhere in India. The keynote addresses and beginner tracks on 24 October are held on campus.
Do I need a team before I register?
No. Hackathon teams are two to four people, and if you register on your own we will help you find a team when the hackathon opens.
What should I bring?
A laptop with Python and Qiskit installed, and an IBM Quantum account set up beforehand. We run a setup desk before the hackathon briefing if anything is not working.
What prizes are there?
The best projects will be recognised with the following prizes:
- 1st Place — up to ₹10,000
- 2nd Place — up to ₹5,000
- 3rd Place — up to ₹3,000
All participants will receive certificates issued by IBM Quantum and the university.
When does registration close?
21 October 2026. We would encourage you to register earlier, since places for the on-campus sessions are limited by the size of the hall.
Your turn
Come and write your first quantum program.
Registration is open now and closes on 21 October 2026. Attendance is free, and you do not need any background in quantum computing to take part.
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