Scaler School of Technology presents
Change of era
Annual fest 2026
It's more than a fest. It's a new era.
Yugaantar 2.0 is back in November 2026.
Campus guide
Your first quest starts here.
Expect dance crews and band battles, a street play, six esports titles, a hackathon, a Pro-Show every evening and the Side Quest, a campus-wide game, in between.
- days
- 4
- events
- 23
- categories
- 7
- Pro-Shows
- 3
- attendees 2025
- 4,000+
Select your destination
Flagship events
- Team
Break A Leg
Dance
Assemble your squad. Sync your moves. Own the arena.
Let the rhythm take over! Teams bring their moves, madness and magic to the stage. It is all about killer sync, electrifying energy and a performance the crowd will not forget.
- Team
Riff Rumble
Music
One stage. Multiple universes. One Bandverse.
Where beats meet boldness! Bands bring their own style, twist it with creativity and own the stage. It is all about music, madness and making the crowd groove.
- Team
Tamaasha
Film & Theatre
Game, set, act.
Where the streets become the stage and social issues become the plot. Bring the drama, serve the satire, shake some perspectives and leave the crowd with more than just applause.
- Team
Veritas Clash
Literary
Where reason meets rhetoric.
A battle of perspectives where quick thinking meets sharp reasoning. Step up with your stance, back it with facts, challenge opposing views and prove how well you can think on your feet.
- Team
24 FPS
Film & Theatre
One frame. Infinite stories.
The big screen showdown of creativity! Teams craft powerful short films packed with story, style and skill. Craft the narrative, shape the visuals and make every frame unforgettable.
- Team
Valorant
eSports
One tap away from a mental breakdown.
Not just a 5v5 tournament: an arena for massive egos, unhinged aim duels and pure lobby chaos. Tactical mastermind or running on caffeine and an instant-lock Reyna, this is where you back up the trash talk or get humbled on the main stage.
- Team
DevForge
Tech
Exploit the code. Forge the future.
Code through challenges, collaborate with your squad and battle the clock as you take your idea from concept to creation.
- Team
Dragon's Den
Tech
Pitch bold. Stand out. Get backed.
The ultimate pitch battle for bold entrepreneurs! Showcase your startup idea with clarity, creativity and strategy before a panel of industry pros, and win them over with innovation, business sense and real-world impact.
Mark your quest
Day 0 to Day 3
- Day 0DevForgeThe 24-hour DevForge hackathon starts a day before the fest opens.1 session
- Day 1IgniteThe gates open, the Side Quest goes live and the first Pro-Show lights up the night.11 sessions
- Day 2The BattlefieldCompetitions across every world, the Side Quest in full swing and a night of stand-up.12 sessions
- Day 3The Grand FinaleFinals, the Side Quest leaderboard freeze and the closing Pro-Show.7 sessions
Play. Explore. Create. Belong.
Side Quest. Six games.
A continuous campus-wide game running Days 1 to 3. Complete quests to earn XP, lose a life when you fail, and climb the leaderboard before it freezes on Day 3 at 17:00.
₹18,000in prizes
Game 1: The Hidden QuestFollow the clues to a secret quest.
Five to ten hidden checkpoints across campus. Each clue leads to the next; the last one unlocks a secret quest.
Game 2: The Escape TileMission: escape the game.
A five to ten minute puzzle table. Solve three to five ciphers, patterns and locks to get out.
Game 3: Hack the VaultFind the number. Decode the symbol. Crack the password.
Three levels of clues end at a real combination lock. Open the vault, take what is inside.
Game 4: Co-Op QuestYou do not pick your partner.
Two random participants are paired for a challenge only one can see or only one can touch.
Game 5: Guess the GameEight players. Eight buzzers. One screen.
Identify the game from an image, silhouette or emoji clue. Correct answer +10 XP, wrong answer -5 XP.
Game 6: The One-Life ChallengeThree hearts. Spend them wisely.
Every mini-game costs a life if you fail. Lose all three and it is game over, unless a special quest brings you back.
Different worlds. One universe.
Three Pro-Show nights
Night 1
Star Night
Artist to be announced
Night 2
Stand-Up Comedy
Artist to be announced
Night 3
Grand Finale
Headliner to be announced
Sponsor Yugaantar 2.0
4 days, 23 events and 3 Pro-Shows at Scaler School of Technology, Bengaluru, in November 2026. The last edition drew 4,000+ attendees in 2025.
13sponsor slots open
across 4 tiers
Title Sponsor
1
slot open
Powered By
2
slots open
Associate Sponsors
4
slots open
Partners
6
slots open
Know before you go
Questions
01Who can participate?
Students from any college with a valid college ID. Some events are open to all attendees; eligibility is listed per event.
02How do I register?
Registration for every event happens on Unstop. Links go live here once listings open.
03When and where is the fest?
November 2026 at Scaler School of Technology's new campus in Bengaluru, over four days: Day 0 is the DevForge hackathon, then three days of events. Exact dates will be announced soon, and the timings on the schedule are tentative.
04Is there a registration fee?
Many events are free. The rest cost between ₹100 and ₹800, and each event page shows its fee.
05Are there prizes?
Yes. Competitions carry prize money from ₹6,000 to ₹1,00,000, and each event page shows its prize pool.
06What is the Side Quest?
A campus-wide game that runs across Days 1 to 3. Complete quests for XP, keep your three lives, and climb the leaderboard before it freezes on Day 3.
07Can I attend without competing?
Yes. Pro-Shows, the Side Quest, showcases and the Tic-Tech-Talk panel are open to attendees. Entry details will be published with the schedule.
08Is accommodation available for outstation participants?
Accommodation details will be shared with registered participants closer to the fest.