Each file uploaded should be a maximum size of 15MB file size. PDFs are recommended.

Submit PDF with A2 size sheet (594mm x 420mm) Landscape orientation. As your file is going to be viewed on a computer/laptop screen. Refer to Submission Requirement & Format given in the brief.

Your rendering(s) can take the form of a perspective, parallel projection, section, or abstract. As long as it portrays part or all of a building or group of buildings or interior space, it is eligible. It can be located anywhere in the world and be at any scale.

Yes! You can submit as many renderings as you like but each entry must be registered with a separate email ID.

Yes. Your rendering can illustrate a new architectural or interior design proposal or an existing piece of architecture or interior design. It should capture the experience of those that would inhabit it in some way.

Any 3D modeling software and post-production software (such as photoshop) can be used. The image should be identifiable as a rendering rather than a photo, and also attach clay render or wireframe or Model without Texture as guided in the submission requirements. The Archdais team will use its discretion to judge eligibility and reserves the right to disqualify entries.

Submissions will be judged online according to three key criteria: Communication, aesthetics, and impact. Definitions of those 3 terms can be found on the judging criteria page given in the brief. (Download it from our website www.archdais.com)

Yes! Teams of up to three can submit an entry. One person in the team must be designated as the “team leader”. In the event a team wins, prize money will be given to the team leader and they will be responsible for distributing the prize among their team members.

You will receive a confirmation email from submission@archdais.com once the submission deadline has ended, even if you share the entry before the deadline, a confirmation will be shared after 24-48 hours of the deadline.

Refunds WILL NOT be issued.

No. The Great Render Competition celebrates the architectural process and all of those who aspire to create great architecture/ interior design spaces. Students, design enthusiasts, and the general public are encouraged to submit.

No, The Great Render Competition is a global awards program and anyone in the world may enter.

Yes — Class of 2022 students that just graduated or are about to graduate can enter as Students.

Yes. To ensure our judges can review and score your work we require your descriptions to be submitted in English.

Opening Call for Entries: Friday, August 5th, 2022 Early Bird Deadline: Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 Standard Entry Deadline: Sunday, October 30th, 2022 Late Entry Deadline: Friday, November 25th, 2022 Submission Deadline: Thursday, 1st December 2022 Winners Announced: Wednesday, 25th January 2023

Archdais community supported and entry fees enable us to run competitions sustainably, as well as publish and promote the best submissions year-round across Archdais. The fees for each entry period are as follows: Early Bird: Indian Nationals INR 1000 | Foreign Nationals USD 30$ Standard: Indian Nationals INR 1500 | Foreign Nationals USD 45$ Late: Indian Nationals INR 2000 | Foreign Nationals USD 60$

The Jury for 'The Great Render Competition' is as follows 1. Rheza Eka Nugraha, Kun Kun Visuals (Indonesia) 2. Andras Kaldos, Brick Visual (Hungary) 3. Vsevolod Belyaev, Kos studio (Russia)

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of entries, Archdais cannot offer individual comments to its entrants.

50 entrants will be shortlisted. Out of these Finalists, Three (3) winners will be selected by our Jury to win the INR 100,000 cash prize, with 15 Honourable Mentions along with the top 32 entries shortlisted for TOP 50.

To help promote achievement, Finalists will receive special coverage on Archdais.com and Archdais’s social media channels. Three Winners will receive INR 100,000 cash prize & Certification.

If the questions above don't answer your question, please email us at competitions@archdais.com and we'll be glad to help.

You will receive your Team Code only after completing the registration process. You can also find it in your profile under My Orders.

The Team Code must be used in the email subject line, file names, and on the submission sheets as specified. It is the only identifier used during evaluation.

Yes, multiple entries are allowed. However, each entry must be registered separately using a unique email ID and will receive a separate Team Code.

Please first check your spam or promotions folder. You may also find your Team Code in the My Orders section under your profile on the Archdais website. If you still do not receive it within 24 hours of payment, kindly write to us at competition@archdais.com and share your payment confirmation or screenshot. Our team will assist you further.

Please email us at competition@archdais.com and we will guide you with alternate payment methods.

Your Team Code is your only identification for the competition. It must be used wherever requested by the organizers, including on your submission sheets and in file names, as mentioned in the submission guidelines.

Yes, updates to team member details are allowed until the registration deadline ends. Please email competition@archdais.com with your Team Code and the updated details.

Participants may use either metric or imperial units. Ensure dimensions are clearly marked wherever required.

The official language of the competition is English. All explanatory text in submissions must be in English.

Participants are requested not to publicly share their competition proposal before the winners are officially announced, to maintain anonymity and fairness.

Yes. All participants receive a digital Certificate of Participation irrespective of winners.

A promo code is a special discount code that may be offered for certain competitions. It is not mandatory for registration, and participants can register without one at the regular fee. Promo codes, when available, may be shared through Archdais’ official social media handles. If any offer is active, the promo code can be applied during registration to avail the discount.

Yes, a group discount is available for a minimum of 5 teams registering together. While registering, you can keep adding teams and their team members under the same registration process. Once the minimum requirement is met, the group discount will be applied automatically. After registration, each team will receive a separate Team Code. If you face any issue while availing the group discount, please write to us at competition@archdais.com and our team will assist you.

Submissions that do not follow the required format, anonymity rules, file naming, or submission limits may be disqualified.

No. The registration fee is non-refundable.

All Terms & Conditions and updated rules are available on the Archdais website under the competition page.

Only if absolutely necessary, Archdais may make limited changes to the competition timeline, submission requirements, or related guidelines. In such cases, the updated information will be shared through the official competition page and/or Archdais’ official communication channels. Participants are advised to check the competition page regularly for any important updates.

No. The competition follows an anonymous evaluation process. Your submission sheet must not contain your name, logo, college name, firm name, watermark, or any other identifiable mark. Any such information on the sheet may lead to disqualification

You may use any clear and readable font style in your submission. There are no specific restrictions on fonts; however, participants are advised to avoid overly decorative or hard-to-read fonts, especially where clarity of information is important for evaluation.

Yes. Team members may be updated or changed any time before submission. To request a change, please write to us at competition@archdais.com, and our team will guide you further.

Yes. You may add a team member after registering, provided your total team size remains within the maximum team limit allowed for that competition. To request this, please write to us at competition@archdais.com, and our team will guide you further.

If you have made the payment twice by mistake, please write to us at competition@archdais.com and share screenshots of both payments. Our team will review the details and assist you further.

Yes. Hand-drawn submissions are allowed, provided they are neatly scanned and submitted in the required format mentioned in the brief.

No. For this competition, the Design Proposal must be submitted as a maximum of 5 A1 sheets in landscape orientation, along with the Area Statement as a separate A4 PDF, as specified in the brief. Participants are requested to follow this format strictly to ensure consistency in review and evaluation.

No. The ownership of your design remains with you. However, by participating in the competition, you grant Archdais the right to publish, feature, and promote your submitted work across its platforms and communication materials, with due credit to the participant/team. If a design is selected for further development or execution, the respective participant/team will be contacted separately by IPDS for further communication regarding the next stage, including design fee and associated terms.

Yes. Please name your submission file using your Team Code only.

All competition deadlines and timings are based on Indian Standard Time (IST), regardless of the participant’s country or time zone. Participants are advised to convert the deadline accordingly from IST to their local time zone to avoid missing any stage.

No. To ensure a fair and anonymous evaluation process, only your Team Code is shared with the jury. Participants are requested not to contact jurors directly regarding the competition or their submission.

Yes. Registered participants do receive deadline reminders through email and/or Archdais’ official communication channels. Participants are also advised to check their spam or promotions folder in case any email is missed.

Yes. Group discounts are available for five or more teams registering together. The teams may be from the same college, different colleges, or even from different disciplines, as long as the required minimum number of teams is met during registration.

Yes. For any competition-related queries or clarifications, participants may write to competition@archdais.com. They may also use the “Ask us a Question” section available on the Archdais website after logging in.