PromptWars X GDGoC MM(DU)
Google Developers
📌 About the Program
PromptWars X GDGoC MM(DU) is a high-energy “vibe coding” hackathon organized by Google Developer Groups on Campus (GDGoC) at Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana.
The event challenges individual builders to craft, build, and deploy a working AI solution for a surprise problem statement using prompt engineering and AI-powered development tools like Google Antigravity within a tight time frame.
🗓️ Key Highlights & Timeline
- Organized By: GDG on Campus (GDGoC) – MM(DU)
- Venue: Engineering Block 1, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133207
- Event Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Registration Deadline: August 16, 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
- Schedule (August 19, 2026):
- 08:40 AM: Event Check-in
- 09:00 AM – 01:40 PM: Problem Statement Reveal & Building Phase
- 01:40 PM: Project Submission Deadline
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM: Grand Finale & Top 10 Jury Pitching Round
👥 Eligibility Criteria & Participation Rules
- Eligibility: Open to all Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students currently enrolled at MM(DU).
- Participation Format: Solo participation only (No teams allowed).
- Mode: Strictly offline on the MM(DU) campus.
- Requirements: Participants must bring their own laptops (Ethernet cable support recommended).
💰 Prizes & Rewards
- Total Prize Pool: ₹15,000 distributed among the top three winners.
- Top 10 Finalists: Selected via an AI-powered leaderboard to pitch live before a physical jury panel.
- Certificates & Recognition: Official GDGoC badges, recognition, and exposure across developer networks.
📄 Required Submission Deliverables
By 1:40 PM on the event day, each participant must submit:
- Live deployed web/app URL of the working AI solution.
- Public GitHub repository containing the source code.
- Short project description explaining the prompt structure and tool usage.
- Social media proof (LinkedIn post tagging Google for Developers and Hack2Skill).