The Amazon Machine Learning Challenge 2025 is back with another exciting edition, offering students across India a chance to work on real-world datasets and solve industry-level problems. This national-level hackathon not only provides an opportunity to showcase your ML skills but also opens the doors to Pre-Placement Interviews (PPIs) with Amazon.
If you are planning to participate, here’s a comprehensive guide covering eligibility criteria, registration process, deadlines, competition stages, prizes, and FAQs.
Key Highlights of Amazon ML Challenge 2025
- Organizer: Amazon
- Format: Online Hackathon (2 rounds)
- Eligible Candidates: B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, M.E., M.S., MS by Research, PhD students (Graduation Year 2026 & 2027)
- Team Size: Minimum 3 members, maximum 4 members
- Top Rewards: Cash prizes worth ₹2,25,000 + PPIs for top 50 teams
- Important Dates:
- Round 1: 11th – 13th October 2025
- Grand Finale: 17th October 2025
- Last Date to Apply: Registrations close on 8th October 2025
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
The competition is strictly for students enrolled in engineering or related programs across Indian colleges and universities.
- Courses Allowed: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.S./MS by Research/PhD (full-time only)
- Graduation Year: 2026 or 2027
- Team Composition:
- Teams must consist of 3–4 members.
- A team leader must be designated.
- Cross-college collaborations are allowed.
- A student cannot be part of more than one team.
This ensures fair participation while giving flexibility to collaborate with peers from different institutions.
Competition Flow: Stages & Timeline
The Amazon ML Challenge 2025 is structured into two main stages:
Round 1 – Machine Learning Hackathon
- Start Date: 11th October 2025, 12:00 AM (IST)
- End Date: 13th October 2025, 11:59 PM (IST)
- Teams will receive a problem statement and dataset on Day 1.
- Each team must submit:
- A 1–2 page document explaining their approach.
- A zipped folder containing code/scripts/notebooks.
- Teams can track their progress on a live leaderboard. A final private leaderboard will be revealed after the round, based on complete dataset validation.
Round 2 – Grand Finale
- Date: 17th October 2025
- The top 10 teams from Round 1 will be invited.
- Teams will present their solutions live to Amazon’s ML Scientists.
- This stage will test not just the algorithm but also the clarity of approach, innovation, and scalability.
Rewards and Benefits
One of the biggest attractions of this challenge is the blend of cash prizes and career opportunities.
- Winner (1st place): ₹1,00,000 + Certificates + Goodies
- First Runner-up: ₹75,000 + Certificates + Goodies
- Second Runner-up: ₹50,000 + Certificates + Goodies
- Top 10 Teams: Certificates + Goodies
- Top 50 Teams: Pre-Placement Interviews (PPI) for Applied Scientist Intern role at Amazon
This makes it more than just a hackathon—it’s a career gateway.
How to Register for Amazon ML Challenge 2025
- Visit the official challenge page on Unstop: https://unstop.com/hackathons/amazon-ml-challenge-2025-amazon-1560375
- Click on “Register” and sign up using your email ID or social login.
- Form a team of 3–4 members. You can either invite your friends or join an existing team.
- Fill in team details carefully (leader, members, college names, graduation year, etc.).
- Submit your registration before the deadline (8th October 2025).
There is no registration fee to participate.
Step-by-Step Guide to Submit Solutions
- Once Round 1 begins, log in to the challenge portal.
- Download the dataset and problem statement provided by Amazon.
- Work with your team to develop the ML solution.
- Prepare a concise 1–2 page PDF explaining your methodology, assumptions, and approach.
- Zip your code/scripts/notebook and upload it along with the document.
- Track your rankings on the leaderboard during the challenge window.
Important Deadlines to Remember
- Registration Closes: 8th October 2025
- Round 1 (Hackathon): 11th – 13th October 2025
- Grand Finale: 17th October 2025
Make sure you register well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Why Should You Participate?
- Work on real-world datasets from Amazon.
- Compete with the best minds across India.
- Chance to secure a Pre-Placement Interview with Amazon.
- Boost your resume with a national-level ML hackathon achievement.
- Win cash rewards worth ₹2,25,000 and exclusive Amazon goodies.
About Amazon
Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon has grown from an online bookstore into a global technology leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and AI research. It is one of the “Big Five” IT companies alongside Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Meta.
Through competitions like the ML Challenge, Amazon continues to encourage innovation and discover top talent in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is there any fee for participating in the Amazon ML Challenge 2025?
No, the registration is completely free.
Q2. Can I participate individually?
No, you must form a team of 3–4 members.
Q3. Can teams have members from different colleges?
Yes, cross-college teams are allowed.
Q4. What if I want to change team members after registering?
Changes are not allowed once the registration deadline is over.
Q5. What kind of problems should we expect?
The problems will be based on real-world machine learning applications and datasets curated by Amazon.
Q6. What is the reward beyond cash prizes?
The top 50 teams get Pre-Placement Interviews (PPI) for Applied Scientist Intern roles at Amazon.
