VIBE2SHIP Hackathon 2026 — ₹3L Prize Pool for Indian Students — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about VIBE2SHIP Hackathon 2026 — ₹3L Prize Pool for Indian Students — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is VIBE2SHIP?
VIBE2SHIP is a vibe-coding hackathon for students in India, organised by Coding Ninjas in association with Google for Developers. Participants build projects using a fast, creativity-led coding approach, work on them remotely, and submit them online before the closing deadline. It is free to register.
How much prize money is on offer?
The total cash prize pool is ₹3,00,000, and the programme is listed as offering up to ₹3,00,000. That amount is distributed among the winning teams. The individual split between the top places is not published in the details available here.
Who is eligible to participate?
Anyone who is a student in India can take part. There is no restriction on your course or discipline, and you do not need to have entered a hackathon before. You can register as a solo participant or as part of a team.
Is DPIIT recognition or MSME registration required?
No. VIBE2SHIP is a student hackathon, not an investor or grant programme. Nothing in the eligibility criteria requires DPIIT recognition, MSME registration or a registered company — being a student in India is the qualifying condition.
Can I join as an individual, or do I have to find a team?
Both routes work. Individual participation is allowed, and teams are allowed as well. If you already have collaborators, you can register together; if not, you can enter on your own.
Does the programme take equity in my project?
No. VIBE2SHIP is a competition with cash prizes, so there is no equity, revenue share or ownership claim involved. Winners simply receive prize money from the pool.
When does the hackathon run and when do I have to submit?
The hackathon runs online from June 9 to June 21, 2026. You can work on your project remotely at any point during that window, but your submission must be in before the deadline of June 21, 2026.
How will my project be judged?
Entries are evaluated on three criteria: creativity, technical implementation and impact. In other words, judges look at how original the idea is, how well it is actually built, and what difference it could make.
Do I need prior hackathon experience to apply?
Not at all. No previous hackathon experience is required, and the competition is explicitly open to students who are simply keen on coding and building. First-time participants are eligible on the same terms as everyone else.
How do I apply, and is there a fee?
Registration is free. Applications are made through the official Internshala competition page for VIBE2SHIP, where you can sign up for the hackathon. There is no charge at any point to participate.
What is the application deadline for VIBE2SHIP Hackathon 2026 — ₹3L Prize Pool for Indian Students?
The application deadline for VIBE2SHIP Hackathon 2026 — ₹3L Prize Pool for Indian Students is Closed (21 Jun 2026). Deadlines can be revised, so reconfirm on the official source before applying.
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