Hi Team,
I am writing to inquire about the eligibility requirements for the "Next Gen" category in the Shipaton 2026 Hackathon.
I am currently an active student in Pakistan, studying at a public government school. In our region, government schools do not provide students with official academic email addresses (such as .edu or school-specific domains). We only have our personal Gmail/Yahoo accounts for online registration.
Since having a student email is a requirement for verification, is there an alternative way for me to prove my student status? I can provide my official School ID card, B-Form (Government-issued child registration certificate), or current academic enrollment documents as proof.
I am highly enthusiastic about participating in the Next Gen category and built an innovative app for this hackathon. Please let me know if I can submit my alternative documents to verify my account manually.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Best regards,
[Mahad Ismail]
[Pakistan]
