UX Imperium — NSUT Delhi UX Hackathon, ₹15,000 Prize Pool — Frequently Asked Questions

The total cash pool is ₹15,000, divided among three winning teams. The winner receives ₹7,000, the 1st runner up gets ₹5,000 and the 2nd runner up takes ₹3,000. All winners also receive certificates.

The hackathon is open to students and to people early in their careers — designers, developers and product enthusiasts — from anywhere in India. You do not have to be from NSUT or based in Delhi to enter, though shortlisted teams do need to travel to the NSUT Main Campus in South West Delhi for the final round.

Teams are made up of 2 to 4 members. Solo participants are also allowed: you can register as an individual and form or join a team during registration.

Registration closes on 13 August 2026. Entries received after that date will not be accepted.

No. This is a design competition with cash prizes rather than an investment programme, so nothing is taken in exchange — no equity and no stake in whatever you build during the event.

Applications go through the Unstop registration link for UX Imperium. You can register as a full team, or sign up individually and team up during registration, as long as it is done before the closing date.

Round 1 is online. You architect a digital solution for a selected problem statement and submit it through a public link with view-only access — a Figma file, for example — so that judges can review it. If you use a presentation deck, it must be in PDF or Google Slides format.

It is in person. Shortlisted teams must be physically present at the NSUT Main Campus in South West Delhi for round 2, where they take on advanced, real-time UX challenges. Participants need to bring their own laptop and charger, and basic Wi-Fi is provided at the venue.

Only for basic assets such as icons and minor illustrations. Using AI to generate whole screens, complete layouts or written content is strictly disallowed and will result in disqualification.

Judging is based on four things: creativity, usability, the scalability of the design system, and how well the team handles the constraints it is given.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for UX Imperium — NSUT Delhi UX Hackathon, ₹15,000 Prize Pool, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.