2K26 · Competitions

Three verticals. One statewide platform.

Esports, Digital Content Creation and Animation & AVGC — each run with a sector partner, each entered through one common registration and community framework, each ending on the state stage.

Programme logic

Discover talent → Showcase talent → Connect talent → Strengthen skills → Create opportunities → Build community

Vertical 1

Esports

Identifies competitive gaming talent while promoting responsible gaming, teamwork, discipline, digital wellbeing and awareness of careers across the wider esports ecosystem.

Presented by

Telugu Esports Community (TEC)

BGMI

₹1,00,000

Team coordination, competitive skill, discipline, fair play and tournament readiness.

Free Fire

₹1,00,000

Competitive performance, teamwork, responsible participation and sportsmanship.

Chess

₹1,00,000

Strategy, concentration, discipline, decision-making and competitive excellence.

Key technical rules & eligibility

Squad of 4 + 1 optional substitute for BGMI and Free Fire. Individual entry for Chess.
Strictly mobile phones only. Emulators, third-party triggers, iPad/tablets, and modified game clients are strictly prohibited.
Original government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Student ID) mandatory for physical LAN finals.
FIDE Rapid rules apply. 10 min + 5s Swiss online qualifiers leading to live Grandmaster arena LAN finals.

How it runs

1 Registration
2 Rule briefing (chess: seeding and pairing)
3 Online qualifiers / preliminary rounds
4 Shortlisting / knockout rounds
5 Semi-finals
6 Grand finals on the state stage

Vertical 2

Digital Content Creation

A platform for young creators to use storytelling, creativity and digital media for public-interest themes relevant to Andhra Pradesh and youth development.

Presented by

Prachaartantra

Prize pool: ₹1,75,000

Road Safety

Safe roads, responsible driving, helmet and seat-belt awareness, pedestrian safety and youth responsibility.

Anti-Drug

Youth-focused awareness against substance abuse, promoting informed choices, healthy lifestyles and positive peer influence.

Youth & Social Responsibilities

How young people contribute to families, communities, civic responsibility, inclusion and positive social change.

Key technical rules & eligibility

Vertical 9:16 video (Instagram Reel or YouTube Short), duration between 30 and 90 seconds.
Post from your registered account with #AndhraYuvaSankalp2K26 and submit link via candidate portal.
100% original footage and audio (or licensed/royalty-free). No dangerous stunts or commercial product placement.
Telugu, English, or bilingual presentation. Captions/subtitles strongly recommended.

How it runs

1 Open registration and theme selection
2 Creator orientation: storytelling, responsible content, originality, technical expectations
3 Original content submission on the designated platform
4 Screening for eligibility, theme relevance and originality
5 Jury shortlisting on creativity, message, execution and impact
6 Mentoring and refinement for shortlisted creators
7 Final showcase and recognition at Andhra Yuva Sankalp 2K26

Indicative evaluation

Weights are indicative; the final rulebook governs.

Theme relevance & message: 25%
Creativity & originality: 25%
Storytelling & audience impact: 20%
Technical execution / presentation: 20%
Responsible communication & compliance: 10%

Vertical 3

Animation Contest

Your Creativity

Presented by

AnimGenie

Prize pool: ₹1,75,000

Heritage of Andhra Pradesh

History, culture, architectural monuments, festivals, crafts, folk traditions and glorious legacy of AP in 3D animation.

Indian Mythology

Epic stories, legendary characters, timeless folklore and spiritual philosophy rendered in dynamic 3D.

Mythological Stories in 3D

Cinematic 3D animation shorts bringing ancient Indian mythology and moral tales to modern audiences.

Key technical rules & eligibility

1. Eligibility: Open to all Andhra Pradesh residents (Students, Youth, Creators).
2. Theme: Heritage of Andhra Pradesh & Indian Mythology (Stories of Indian Mythology in 3D Animation).
3. Duration: Maximum 3 minutes (including intro, story and animation).
4. Format & Technique: 3D animation (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Unreal Engine or other tools).
5. Originality: Original work only. No copyrighted music, characters, or models. Use your own content or royalty-free resources.
6. File Format & Quality: Submit in MP4 format, Full HD, short synopsis, participant details (name, contact, institution), original declaration & behind-the-scenes material (if requested).
7. Deadline: Submit by December 1st. Late entries will not be accepted.

How it runs

1 Open registration and theme selection
2 Introductory workshop on 3D animation tools, pipeline and submission guidelines
3 Concept note, storyboard and asset preview submission
4 Technical screening and thematic shortlisting by AnimGenie
5 Mentoring and refinement for shortlisted participants
6 Final 3D animation video submission (MP4 Full HD, max 3 min by Dec 1st)
7 Jury evaluation, grand showcase and state honors at the 15–20 Dec 2026 event

Indicative evaluation

Weights are indicative; the final rulebook governs.

Theme relevance & research: 20%
Storytelling / concept strength: 25%
Visual creativity & originality: 20%
Technical execution: 25%
Overall impact / presentation: 10%

Common pattern

Every vertical follows the same journey.

1
Statewide announcement and outreach through colleges, youth networks, communities and digital campaigns.
2
Online registration with participant profile, district, institution and chosen vertical.
3
Automatic onboarding into the Andhra Orange Economy Community and your sector group.
4
Orientation or workshop on rules, career pathways, responsible participation and expectations.
5
Preliminary submissions or online qualifiers, depending on the vertical.
6
Sector-wise screening and shortlisting by technical teams or jury.
7
Mentoring and refinement for shortlisted participants, then semi-finals, finals or the final showcase.
8
Recognition of winners and finalists, and continued membership of the community.

Official tournament guidelines & standards: Technical submission specifications, match-day lobby guidelines, and fair play regulations are governed by the sector partners (Telugu Esports Community, Prachaartantra, AnimGenie) under Youth Services Department oversight. Registered participants receive detailed match brackets, lobby credentials, and orientation briefings directly via registered email and sector community channels.

Workshops & mentoring

Competition, combined with learning.

Workshops help participants understand their sector, get competition-ready and discover career pathways beyond the event.

Esports

Responsible gaming, the tournament ecosystem, team discipline, streaming, casting, operations and careers.

Better competition readiness and a wider view of esports careers.

Digital creators

Content ideation, scripting, shooting, editing, responsible content, platform growth and monetisation.

Stronger storytelling and creator professionalism.

Animation & AVGC

Animation fundamentals, storyboarding, character design, motion graphics, VFX and AVGC careers.

Better creative output and awareness of animation and AVGC pathways.

Implementation

Six stages, from framework to community.

Stage 1
Partner alignment, rulebooks, registration system and campaign assets
Competition-ready framework
Stage 2
Statewide outreach, registrations and community onboarding
Participant database and sector communities
Stage 3
Workshops, orientations and preliminary submissions or qualifiers
Competition-ready participants
Stage 4
Shortlisting, mentoring, semi-finals and advanced rounds
Finalists and showcase-ready talent
Stage 5
State-level finals, showcase, recognition and media amplification
Winners, visibility and documented impact
Stage 6
Community continuation, opportunity sharing and future training
A long-term Andhra Orange Economy Community

2026 → 2027

2026: Talent discovery, competition and community formation.

2027: Advanced skilling, mentoring, industry linkages and livelihood and career opportunities.

See the 2K27 roadmap →

The Andhra Orange Economy Community

Every participant, finalist, mentor and partner joins a permanent statewide community: monthly workshops, mentor interactions, district and sector groups, and opportunity sharing all year round.

About the community →