How to Apply for Build With Bharat 2.0 — ₹1,00,000 Hackathon at NIT Delhi

Entries move through a set sequence of phases.

1. Registration — participants sign up through the official Unstop portal.
2. Team Formation — teams of two to five are locked in; members may come from different colleges or specialisations.
3. Idea Submission — each team files its project concept in the prescribed PPT format.
4. Shortlisting — submissions are screened on innovation, feasibility and impact.
5. Grand Finale — shortlisted teams travel to NIT Delhi for a 24-hour in-person build sprint.
6. Final Evaluation and Winner Announcement — judges score the finished builds and the winners are declared.

During the finale, projects are assessed on six criteria: Innovation & Creativity, Problem-Solving Approach, Technical Implementation, UI/UX & Design, Scalability & Impact, and Presentation & Demonstration.