FrontEnd Battle 3.0 - VibeCoding Competition

FrontEnd Battle 3.0, the flagship event of the Web and Design Society, IIT Bhubaneswar, is an online coding competition designed to push frontend development skills to their limits. This isn't a typical UI hackathon; participants will face ambitious requirements, tough constraints, and challenges that test both speed and engineering excellence in a real-world pressure environment. The competition embraces a "vibe coded" approach, allowing the use of all AI tools without limitation.

Who Should Apply This challenge is open to anyone interested in frontend development, regardless of experience level or institution. Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting your journey, the WebnD team at IIT Bhubaneswar welcomes you to this epic battle. Participants compete individually.

Tracks & Technologies The competition focuses on modern frontend development. Participants are permitted to use popular frameworks such as React, Next.js, Vue, Nuxt, SolidJS, Angular, or Vanilla JS. Additionally, 3D frameworks like three.js are allowed. For styling, utility CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, or custom CSS are fully permitted.

Format & Timeline The competition is structured into two challenging rounds, conducted entirely online via a WhatsApp group for communication.

• Round 1: The Qualifying Round

  • Date: 26th June 2026
  • Time: Problem statement releases at 2:00 PM
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Submission Deadline: 26th June 2026, 6:00 PM
  • Description: Participants will receive a pre-packed asset ZIP and must build fully responsive, SEO-optimized web pages. Judging criteria and marks distribution will be detailed in the problem statement. Top performers will advance to the finale.

• Round 2: The Finale

  • Date: 28th June 2026
  • Time: Problem statement releases at 10:00 AM
  • Duration: 12 hours
  • Submission Deadline: 28th June 2026, 10:00 PM
  • Description: Details for this round will be revealed exclusively to qualified participants.

• Bonus: The Bounty Segment A surprise segment will be introduced in the finale to add an extra layer of challenge and excitement. Further details will be shared during the event.

Prizes The competition offers a total cash prize pool of ₹8,000, along with recognition and certificates.

• Winner: ₹4,000
• 1st Runner Up: ₹2,500
• 2nd Runner Up: ₹1,500
• Top 10 Creative Performers: Social Media Shoutout
• Qualifier Certificate: Awarded to participants with a valid submission for Round 1.

Eligibility This challenge is open to individual participants interested in frontend development, regardless of their experience level or academic institution.

How to Apply Registration closes on 24th June 2026. After registering, participants must join the official WhatsApp group for all competition updates and problem statements.