VYUHAM'26: DUK national fest dates, fees and prize pools
VYUHAM'26 is Digital University Kerala's national-level management, technology and cultural fest at its Technocity campus in Thiruvananthapuram, 30 October to 1 November 2026. The official site lists 18 cash-prize events led by a Capture the Flag at Rs 50,000+, entry fees from free, with paid events from Rs 50 onwards, and registration through MakeMyPass, which is open now.
- What: VYUHAM'26, DUK's national techno-management-cultural fest
- When: 30 October to 1 November 2026 (three days)
- Where: Digital University Kerala, Technocity Campus, Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram 695317
- Prizes: 18 events with cash prize pools; largest listed is the CTF at Rs 50,000+
- Fees: free talks and a free day pass up to Rs 499 onwards (hackathon)
- Register: vyuham.duk.ac.in, tickets on MakeMyPass; open now
What is VYUHAM'26?
Digital University Kerala (Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology) describes VYUHAM as its flagship national-level management, technology and cultural fest. The official site lists 28 events across four streams: Technology, Culture, Gaming/Esports and Management, spread over three festival days at the Technocity campus. The MakeMyPass organiser page says the fest expects 2,000+ students from 50+ colleges; treat those as organiser claims, not audited numbers.
Verified prize pools, event by event
These figures are from the official VYUHAM events page, checked on 21 October 2026. Fees are starting prices as listed ("onwards").
| Event | Day | Prize pool | Fee from | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cyber Gauntlet - Capture the Flag | 31 Oct | Rs 50,000+ | Rs 500 | 2-3 members |
| Agent Forge - Hackathon (24 hours) | 30 Oct | Rs 30,000 | Rs 499 | 3-5 members |
| Boardroom Battle - Best Management Team | 30 Oct | Rs 20,000 | Rs 400 | 3-4 members |
| Market Makers - Marketing Games | 30 Oct | Rs 15,000 | Rs 300 | 3-4 members |
| Capital Under Pressure - Finance Games | 30 Oct | Rs 15,000 | Rs 300 | 3-4 members |
| People in Play - HR Games | 30 Oct | Rs 15,000 | Rs 300 | 3-4 members |
| The Decision Room - Best Manager | 30 Oct | Rs 15,000 | Rs 200 | Solo |
| Promptsmith Arena - Prompt War | 31 Oct | Rs 15,000 | Rs 400 | Individual / pairs |
| Startup Showcase | 31 Oct | Rs 15,000 | Not confirmed | 1-4 members |
| The Business Circuit - Business Quiz | 30 Oct | Rs 10,000 | Rs 200 | Teams of 2 |
| Techsprint - Tech Quiz | 31 Oct | Rs 10,000 | Rs 200 | Individual |
| Project X Minerva - Project Expo by IEEE | 31 Oct | Rs 10,000 | Rs 100 | 1-5 members |
| Frame Hunt - Photography and Videography | All 3 days | Rs 10,000 | Rs 100 | Individual |
| Synthetic Frames - AI Short Film | 1 Nov | Rs 10,000 | Rs 50 | Individual / teams |
| FIFA 27 | 1 Nov | Rs 10,000 | Rs 50 | 1v1 |
| Reel Royale - Movie Quiz | 1 Nov | Rs 5,000 | Rs 100 | Teams of 2 |
| BGMI Dropzone (online qualifiers) | Pre-fest, 25 Oct | Rs 5,000 | Rs 50 | Squad of 4 |
| E-Football Qualifiers (online) | Pre-fest, 25 Oct | Rs 5,000 | Rs 50 | 1v1 |
Adding the listed pools gives Rs 2.65 lakh, with the CTF marked "Rs 50,000+", so the actual total may be higher. A forwarded promo message for this fest claims a total prize pool of "Rs 2.31 lakhs", which is lower than the official site's own per-event listings. We report the official per-event figures and not the forwarded total.
Free events and workshops
Free entry: Beyond Accuracy (panel on AI accuracy, 30 Oct), Responsible AI talk (30 Oct), Cybersecurity in the Era of AI (30 Oct), Play District entertainment zone (30 Oct), From Agents to Outcome talk (31 Oct), VEGA Processors and Ecosystem workshop by C-DAC (31 Oct), Idea to Impact session by Kerala Startup Mission (1 Nov), VYUHAM After Dark cultural night (31 Oct) and Couture Boulevard fashion show (1 Nov). A VYUHAM day pass is listed as free entry. Paid workshops with certificates: calligraphy (Rs 120 onwards), prompt engineering by Luminar Technolab (Rs 100 onwards) and ethical hacking with OSINT (Rs 99 onwards). A Fit Arena fitness competition is Rs 50 onwards with no prize pool listed.
Who can take part
Eligibility is per event. The hackathon is open to students and developers across India. The Best Manager event lists UG/PG students across India. FIFA 27 is listed for college students and Technopark employees. The Best Manager rules say to carry a valid college ID and report at least 15 minutes early. Team sizes are in the table above.
How to register: step by step
Checked on the live official pages on 21 October 2026. Registration is open; the site does not list a general closing date. One exception: the Project X Minerva expo page states a registration deadline of 26 October 2026.
- Open the official site, vyuham.duk.ac.in, and go to Events, or open the organiser page org.makemypass.com/web/vyuham-26 directly.
- Pick your event and tap Register. This takes you to that event's MakeMyPass ticket page.
- Choose the ticket and pay the event fee where one applies. Free events and the day pass need no payment.
- For team events, one ticket covers the team; the site lists team sizes per event.
- Carry a valid college ID to the venue and report before your event's start time.
We did not create an account, buy a ticket or submit any registration for this guide.
Video guides
We searched YouTube on 21 October 2026 for an English and a Malayalam walkthrough of VYUHAM'26 registration. We could not verify one that covers this edition, so we are not linking any rather than risk outdated or unrelated instructions.
Things to know before you pay
- The forwarded promo says "FIFA 26"; the official site lists the tournament as FIFA 27.
- The Startup Showcase fee is listed as "Not confirmed"; check its ticket page before planning.
- The forwarded promo mentions a brochure; we found no brochure link on the official site.
- The BGMI and E-Football online qualifiers are dated 25 October, before the fest days.
- Each event dossier on the official site lists rules and student coordinator contacts. Judges' and coordinators' decisions are final under the stated rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is entry free? The day pass, several talks, the cultural night and the fashion show are free. Competitions and some workshops charge fees from Rs 50 onwards.
Can students from other states join? The fest is billed as national-level, and the hackathon and management events list eligibility across India.
Did AiCoN register? No. This is a researched guide, not a completed registration.
Sources: Official VYUHAM'26 site and its events data · Organiser page on MakeMyPass. Checked 21 October 2026.