Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- The Northcap University
- Deadline
- 10/27/2026
In short
Engage 6.0 is a 4-hour on-campus hackathon where student teams build working AI projects based on a surprise brief. Participants compete for cash prizes, bootcamp enrollments, and internship interview opportunities. Registration requires a fee per team member.
Engage 6.0 – Code with AI Hackathon
By The Northcap University
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 10/27/2026Due today
On-campus 'vibe coding' hackathon
Type
4-hour build time
Duration
Surprise brief on the day
Challenge
Build with any AI tools (LLMs, agents, vision, etc.)
Tools
Rs 1,55,000 total prize pool (cash + bootcamp enrollments)
Prizes
Internship interview opportunity for Top 3 teams
Career Opportunity
50% bootcamp voucher for all participants
Participant Benefit
Top 10 teams present live in NCU auditorium
Presentation
Judged by InfraOne and NCU faculty
Judging Panel
Overview
Engage 6.0 is an on-campus 'vibe coding' hackathon hosted by The Northcap University (NCU) in collaboration with InfraOne School of AI. This event challenges student teams to build functional projects using various AI tools within a strict 4-hour timeframe. The problem statement or topic is revealed on the day of the event, ensuring no prior preparation. The hackathon emphasizes practical application of AI technologies, allowing teams to utilize any AI tools such as LLMs, agents, or vision-based systems. The event culminates in a live presentation by the Top 10 shortlisted teams in the NCU auditorium, where they are judged by a panel comprising InfraOne judges and NCU faculty members. The prize pool totals Rs 1,55,000, including cash awards and valuable InfraOne GenAI Bootcamp enrollments. Additionally, every member of the Top 3 teams will receive an internship interview opportunity with InfraOne School of AI, and all participants will receive a 50% bootcamp voucher. The event requires a registration fee per participant. Teams, consisting of 2 to 4 members, must register online, with the team leader responsible for paying the collective fee. Participants are required to bring their own laptops and chargers, while the university provides seating, power, and internet access. Refreshments will be provided by InfraOne.
What to build
On October 28, 2026, InfraOne School of AI will provide each team with a specific topic or idea brief. Teams are required to build a working project that addresses this brief within a 4-hour time limit, utilizing any chosen AI tools (subject to event rules and tool usage terms).
Prizes
1st
Plus 4 InfraOne GenAI Bootcamp enrollments (Rs 35,000 each), InfraOne T-shirt, and certificate for every member.
Rs 7,500
2nd
Plus InfraOne goodies.
Rs 5,000
3rd
Rs 2,500
Top 3 Teams
Internship interview opportunity with InfraOne School of AI for every member (interview is not a guarantee of an offer).
All Participants
50% bootcamp voucher.
Key dates
- Registration ClosesOctober 27, 2026 @ 6:00 PM IST
- Hackathon Date & VenueOctober 28, 2026, NCU Campus, Sector 23A, Gurugram, Haryana
- Problem Statement Reveal & Coding StartsOctober 28, 2026
- Submission Deadline4 hours after coding starts
Eligibility
Participants must be above the legal age of majority in their country of residence. All countries/territories are eligible, excluding standard exceptions.
How to enter
- Register your team at https://engage.ncuindia.edu/ (sign in with Google, complete profile, team leader creates the team and invites teammates by email).
- Team leader pays Rs 250 per head for the entire team. Payment locks the roster.
- On October 28, 2026, each team receives its topic/idea brief, and the 4-hour clock starts.
- Build with any AI tools within the event rules.
- Submit your GitHub repository link on the InfraOne website before the 4 hours end.
Submission requirements
- Teams of 2 to 4 members (solo entries not accepted).
- Registration fee of Rs 250 per person.
- Bring a laptop and charger.
- Submit a GitHub repository link for the project.
- The repository must be accessible to judges (public or shared).
- Include a README with review instructions: project description, how to run it, and AI tools used.
- Submit the link through the InfraOne website submission page.
- For shortlisted teams: present your project live in the NCU auditorium.
Sponsors & partners
The NorthCap UniversityInfraOne School of AI