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.

Participants will receive their unique Team Code upon completing the registration process.

Yes, participants can submit multiple entries, but each entry requires a separate email ID.

If you encounter payment issues, please email competition@archdais.com to request alternate payment methods. We will provide all available options.

Your Team Code should be included in the top right corner of the submission sheet, in the email subject line (if submitting via email), and as the file name.

If you don’t receive your Team Code after payment, send a screenshot of your payment receipt to competition@archdais.com within two working days.

Yes, there is an entry fee. Details on the fee are provided in the competition brief.

Promo codes are available for fee discounts but are optional. Obtain a promo code from Archdais influencers or check our Instagram @archdais.competitions for offers.

Yes—all registered participants who submit their entries will receive an official digital certificate of participation.

For additional questions, email us competition@archdais.com

No. The competition accepts only one landscape-oriented A1 sheet. This ensures that all submissions are evaluated on a consistent format and scale.

No. The competition is anonymous. Your sheet cannot contain your name, logo, college, firm, watermark, or any identifiable mark.

The limit is 300 words for the project explanation, excluding titles. It is best to stay within this limit so the jury can read your narrative quickly and clearly.

The Team Code must appear at the top right corner. If it interferes with your layout, you may adjust the design around it, but the position cannot change.

You may use any clear and readable font. There are no restrictions, but avoid decorative fonts that may reduce clarity when printed or viewed by the jury.

Dimensions are optional. Include them only if they clarify scale or spatial relationships. They are not required for evaluation.

Yes. You may update or change team members anytime before submission by emailing us.

Yes. You may expand your team up to three members anytime before the submission deadline.

Please check your spam or promotions folder. If you still haven’t received it within 24 hours, send us your payment screenshot and we will assist you immediately.

If the payment was successful, your registration is confirmed. Share your screenshot with us and we will ensure you receive your Team Code.

Write to us with both payment IDs, and we will help resolve it.

Yes. Email us and we will provide alternate payment options that work internationally.

No. Registration fees are non-refundable.

No. One registration covers the entire team.

Yes, as long as the email used during registration belongs to the team, not the cardholder.

You may upload your sheet directly on your Archdais profile using the submission button visible after logging in. If you face any difficulty, you may email your sheet using your Team Code as the subject line.

Ensure you are logged in using the same email used for registration. If the issue persists, use email submission.

If you face technical errors close to the deadline, you may submit via email within the same timeframe. Email submissions are accepted only when platform issues occur.

Yes, but only when the website submission does not function for you.

Email submissions receive an acknowledgment within 36–48 working hours. Website submissions show an immediate confirmation on your dashboard.

Yes. The file name should be your Team Code (e.g., THXXXX.jpg).

No. If uploading fails, email your sheet immediately with your Team Code.

Try a different browser or network, and then use email if the issue continues.

All deadlines follow Indian Standard Time (IST).

No. The competition is anonymous. Only your Team Code is shared with the jury.

No. Participants must not contact jurors directly.

No. You retain full ownership. Archdais may publish your work with credit to you.

Yes. All participants receive a digital certificate.

Yes. You may email us after results are announced.

Yes. Many participants join precisely to rediscover confidence, practice design, or reconnect with creativity. The competition is a safe space to express yourself, not a test of perfection.

Not at all. Beginners often bring fresh clarity and sincerity that enrich the competition. Your perspective matters.

Deadlines are rarely extended, so it is best to plan your submission accordingly.

Yes. We may send gentle reminders via email and social media.

Yes. Group discounts are available for five or more teams from the same institution.