Everything about registration, the audition, the build phase and the reality show — in one place.
Registration takes 30 seconds. Auditions are the only way in.
The Journey
Code Kitchen is a national coding reality show for India's working developers. It is an 8-episode AIM Originals series presented by Google Cloud and streamed through YouTube and social platforms.
Create an account and register.
Choose one of the three problem-statement tracks.
Write and submit an approach note in strictly under 200 words.
Get the AI/LLM score and qualify for the build phase if the score is 61–100.
Build the project in your personalized Classroom sandbox.
Submit the project link, code export and a 3-minute video screentest.
Clear the final screening, enter the Final 20, get paired into a duo and compete in the studio.
Scoring
| Score | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 0–40 | Disqualified |
| 41–60 | Retry — same track or another track (max 2 retries) |
| 61–100 | Qualified — Classroom sandbox unlocked |
Eligibility & Entry
Registration
Audition
Build Phase
Selection to the Show
Show & Prizes
Data, Privacy & IP
Timeline
The dates in the current document are still pending finalization.
| Milestone | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Audition | 1st Aug | 30th Sept |
| Final 20 announcement | TBD | — |
| Studio filming | TBD | TBD |
| Episode release | TBD | TBD |
Reach the Code Kitchen team, or jump straight into the auditions.
Registration takes 30 seconds. Auditions are the only way in.