Opportunity brief
Zero Syntax: No Code Prompt Wars | Technovision 2026
Zero Syntax is the No Code Hackathon of Technovision 2026, hosted by the Computer Society of India (CSI) MIT-WPU Student Chapter. Build a working product without writing a single line of code. Teams pitch an idea, then get a problem statement and a full day to turn it into a real solution using prompts, AI tools and no-code platforms. The sharper your prompts and the smarter your tool stack, the better your build. No coding background is needed, so designers, thinkers and builders from every branch are welcome.
Event Details
- Round 1 (online idea submission): 11 October 2026 to 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Round 2 (grand finale): Thursday, 22 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Venue: MIT-WPU Vyas, Pune (offline). An online option is available for participants outside MIT-WPU.
- Registration deadline: 19 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Teams that register on 19 October can still submit Round 1 until 20 October, 11:59 PM IST.
Eligibility
- Open to students of all colleges, all years and all branches.
- Inter-college team members are allowed.
- Inter-specialization team members are allowed.
- Team size: 2 to 4 members.
Registration Fee
- MIT-WPU students: Free
- Students from other colleges: Rs 149
Format and Rounds
- Round 1, Idea Submission (11 to 20 October): submit your idea as a PPT of at most 10 slides, covering the problem you will solve, your solution, the no-code and AI tools you plan to use, and the expected impact. Shortlisted teams will be announced on (21 October) and move on to Round 2.
- Round 2, Build Battle (22 October, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM): shortlisted teams receive a problem statement at the start and build a working product using no-code and AI tools within the six-hour window.
- Final pitch: after the build, each team gets about 3 minutes to demo and 2 minutes for questions from the judges.
- Online teams follow the same format and pitch over video call.
Submission
- Round 1: PPT of at most 10 slides (PDF or PPT)
- Round 2: a working demo link or screen recording, and a short write-up of the approach, tools and key prompts used
Judging Criteria
- Round 1: originality of the idea, clarity, feasibility and relevance of the problem
- Round 2: problem fit, working functionality, creativity, user experience and design, and the quality of the pitch and the tool and prompt strategy
Prizes
- 1st place: Rs 7,000
- 2nd place: Rs 5,000
- 3rd place: Rs 3,000
- Total prize pool: Rs 15,000
- All participants receive e-certificates
Rules
- No manual coding. Solutions must be built with prompts, no-code or low-code platforms and AI tools.
- The Round 1 PPT must not exceed 10 slides. Longer decks may be rejected.
- All Round 2 work must begin after the problem statement is released. Pre-built or previously started projects lead to disqualification.
- Teams must bring their own laptops and have their tool accounts ready beforehand.
- Using AI assistants is allowed and encouraged. Copying another team's work is not.
- Teams must submit within the given time. Late submissions will not be judged.
- Plagiarism and misuse of others' work lead to disqualification.
- Online participants must keep their camera on during the build and the pitch if asked.
- The judges' decision is final.
FAQs
- Do I need to know coding? No. You are not allowed to hand-code your solution.
- Can I use ChatGPT, Claude or other AI tools? Yes, prompting is the heart of this event.
- Can I join online? Yes, if you are from outside MIT-WPU. Choose the online mode while registering.
- Is there a registration fee? Free for MIT-WPU students, Rs 149 for students of other colleges.
- Can I participate alone? No, teams must have 2 to 4 members.
- Will certificates be given? Yes, to all participants.
Whatsapp Group : https://chat.whatsapp.com/EvEhQ48FERuKxM3UcC63JY?mode=gi_t
Contact
Aryan Dani, Technical Secretary, CSI MIT-WPU
Email: daniaryan212@gmail.com