New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Apple has begun accepting applications for its annual Swift Student Challenge 2026, offering aspiring developers across the globe an opportunity to showcase their coding skills and tackle real world problems through app development. The application window is now open and will close on 28 February.

The programme is designed to encourage students to build innovative apps using Apple's Swift programming tools, with selected winners earning recognition from the company and, for some, a trip to its headquarters in Cupertino.

Apple has outlined a set of eligibility requirements for participants. Applicants must not be employed full time as professional developers and must meet the minimum age requirement set for their cou...