Vibewright — ₹30,000 AI Vibe Coding Hackathon by D'Code NSUT — Frequently Asked Questions

The overall prize pool is ₹30,000. The organisers have not published how that amount is divided between ranks, so it is not known how many teams get paid or how much each winning team receives. It is a competition prize rather than a grant or an investment.

Registration closes on 14 August 2026. The competition itself runs from 21 July 2026 to 23 August 2026, so the event window is already under way by the time entries shut. Applications are made through the Unstop listing.

It is open to all — students, early-stage builders and anyone comfortable working with AI tools. There is no restriction by course, city, sector or organisation type, and no DPIIT or MSME registration is needed. A team can have anywhere from one to four members.

No. The organisers state plainly that this hackathon is not a test of raw coding skill. What is scored is how well a team ideates, makes architectural decisions, explains its thinking and uses AI tools under time pressure.

No. Vibewright is a hackathon competition with a cash prize pool, so nothing is exchanged for a stake in your company. There is no equity dilution and nothing to repay.

Entries are submitted as a PDF document or a Google Slides deck. Mockups, visual storytelling and creative formatting are encouraged. Alongside that, every team must file a Disclosure Log — it is compulsory and is judged directly, so it deserves as much care as the main submission.

The offline round takes place in South West Delhi, Delhi, and participants need to be physically present for it. Bring your own laptop. Wi-Fi is provided at the venue, but you are advised to line up a backup way of getting online in case the connection fails.

Judges look at six things: idea originality and practicality, how effectively AI tools were used, how clearly the idea is explained, the real-world impact of the concept, whether a working prototype exists, and presentation skills. The panel's decision is final and there is no appeal.

The hackathon is framed as a story: an AI Technocratic Empire rules the fictional setting, and entrants are put through a trial that asks whether human inventiveness still matters. Every challenge built into that narrative tests creativity, strategy, adaptability and problem-solving under pressure. The theme shapes the tasks — it does not restrict who can enter.

D'Code NSUT, the coding and technology community of Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) in Delhi. Vibewright is part of the Oblivion'26 programme. The community regularly runs hackathons, coding contests and tech events for students across the country.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Vibewright — ₹30,000 AI Vibe Coding Hackathon by D'Code NSUT, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Vibewright — ₹30,000 AI Vibe Coding Hackathon by D'Code NSUT is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

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