India, Oct. 6 -- As technology reshapes banking, investing and financial services, students are getting opportunities to solve problems that go far beyond the classroom.

From AI and fintech to cybersecurity, investor education and digital pensions, institutions such as RBI, SEBI, CDSL, NISM and PFRDA are increasingly turning to young innovators for fresh ideas.

Here are five hackathons and ideathons that give students a chance to work on real-world financial challenges and turn their ideas into practical solutions.

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