Vingo Campus Strategy Challenge '26 — ₹30,000 Prize Case Competition — Frequently Asked Questions

The challenge has a total cash prize pool of ₹30,000, listed at up to ₹30,000, and that pool is distributed across the Winner and the Runner-up. Both of those teams also receive an internship interview opportunity with Vingo. Separate honours — Best Research, Best Product Thinking and the People's Choice Award for LinkedIn thought leadership — come with a certificate and Vingo merchandise, and every finalist receives a certificate.

Registration closes on 5 August 2026. Round 1 then runs from 6 to 8 August 2026, so there is almost no gap between signing up and getting started.

Any student at a recognised institution in India. Undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, engineering, commerce, economics, design and law students are all named as eligible, and students from other disciplines are welcome too. Teams need 2 or 3 members, and everyone on a team must be from the same institution.

No. Entries are team-based only and each team must have between 2 and 3 members, so you will need at least one teammate before you register.

Yes. Vingo requires every member of a team to belong to the same institution. You can, however, mix specialisations and academic years within that team, and the organisers actively encourage it.

No. This is a case competition rather than a funding programme, so there is no equity stake or shareholding involved. The rewards on offer are cash prizes, internship interview opportunities, certificates and Vingo merchandise.

Every team works on one track of its choice. Track A, Access, asks how Vingo can make aspirational products such as a first camera, an instrument, a gaming setup, a premium gadget or creative equipment feel more attainable for students and young professionals. Track B, People, asks for a feature, campaign or experience that celebrates the people behind the listings and builds stronger emotional connections in the community. Track C, Progress, asks for a campus-led go-to-market plan that makes Vingo the first marketplace students think of for buying, selling and discovering opportunities.

Round 1 is an online quiz held from 6 to 8 August 2026, testing analytical thinking, business awareness, marketplace understanding and strategic aptitude. Teams that qualify move into Round 2 from 9 to 16 August 2026, where they receive a case brief, pick a track and work on their submission. The finals take place on 17 and 18 August 2026, with finalists presenting to Vingo's founders and leadership followed by a live rapid-fire challenge.

Qualified teams submit a strategy deck of 10 to 12 slides in PDF format, plus a mandatory LinkedIn thought leadership post. The deck has to be backed by primary research, with a minimum of 15 to 20 interviews or surveys conducted by the team.

All finalists receive certificates, and the finalist teams present their recommendations directly to Vingo's founders and leadership team before facing the rapid-fire round. The Winner and Runner-up take home cash from the ₹30,000 pool along with an internship interview opportunity, while the Best Research, Best Product Thinking and People's Choice awards bring certificates and Vingo merchandise.

Entries are made through the official Unstop competition page for The Vingo Campus Strategy Challenge '26. All team members must register together, and every member has to belong to the same institution. Make sure you complete registration before the 5 August 2026 deadline.

The application deadline for Vingo Campus Strategy Challenge '26 — ₹30,000 Prize Case Competition is Closed (5 Aug 2026). Deadlines can be revised, so reconfirm on the official source before applying.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Vingo Campus Strategy Challenge '26 — ₹30,000 Prize Case Competition, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.