Question 1

How many problem statements are in SIH 2026?

Accepted Answer

SIH 2026 has 226 official problem statements — 172 in the Software track and 54 in the Hardware track, spread across 18 innovation themes from 30 government ministries and organizations.

Question 2

Where can I download SIH 2026 problem statements?

Accepted Answer

You can download the complete SIH 2026 problem statements as PDF (217 pages), CSV (226 rows), or JSON from the SIH 2026 Explorer at sih-2026-explorer-pearl.vercel.app. All downloads are free.

Question 3

What are the themes in SIH 2026?

Accepted Answer

SIH 2026 has 18 themes including Smart Automation, Disaster Management, Blockchain & Cybersecurity, MedTech/BioTech/HealthTech, Smart Education, Agriculture & FoodTech, Space Technology, Robotics and Drones, and more.

Question 4

How to choose the best SIH 2026 problem statement?

Accepted Answer

Use the SIH 2026 Explorer to search, filter by theme/category, and compare problem statements side-by-side. Focus on feasibility within 36 hours, your team's strengths, and themes with lower competition for better chances.

Ministry of Railways

Development of Mobile (Quadruped)/Handheld Device/System for Real-Time Detection of Narcotics and Explosives across Indian Railways.

Al-Powered Automatic Block Planning to Maximize Asset Availability for Train Operations on Indian Railways

Dynamic Forecast of Expected Time of Arrival (ETA) for Coaching Trains