KRAFTON India’s largest college-level esports initiative finally has a champion for the 2026 season. Gods Omen from Rishihood University, Sonipat, Haryana, dominated the Grand Finals and emerged victorious at the KRAFTON India Esports College Campus Tour Championship.
The team walked away with a prize of ₹2,00,000 and earned a direct qualification spot in the BMPS 2026, one of the biggest BGMI tournaments of the country. The announcement was made on April 28, bringing Season 2 of the Campus Tour to a close.
This win is a landmark win for the team as well as for college esports in India. “It shows that student players are now competing at a very high level and are ready to get into professional tournaments.”
Grand Finals Featured Teams From Top Colleges Across India
The Grand Finals brought together 16 college teams from different regions of the country. These teams represented the North, South, East, and West zones, creating a balanced and competitive lineup.
The matches were played completely online over three days, which made this edition unique compared to previous seasons. Teams competed in a total of 18 matches across popular BGMI maps such as Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar.
Several well-known institutions participated in the event, including:
- IIT Bhubaneswar
- IIT Madras
- IIT Guwahati
- IIM Indore
- IIIT Delhi
For many students, this tournament was their first experience playing in a professionally organized esports competition. The structured format helped them understand the pressure and discipline required in competitive gaming.
The entire event was streamed live online, allowing fans and students from across the country to watch the action in real time.
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Gods Omen Dominated The Competition With Consistent Gameplay
Gods Omen showed great teamwork and strategy all throughout the tournament. 18 matches later and the team was sitting on top of the leaderboard with 203 points.
They stayed consistent all year, which kept them in sync with the good teams. Their success was mainly because they won many matches and kept producing stable results throughout the rounds.
One of the standout performers in the team was AnujtooOp, who received the Most Valuable Player award. He earned ₹10,000 for his impressive gameplay and leadership during the finals.
Strong individual performance combined with team coordination often becomes the key factor in winning high-level tournaments.
Full Prize Pool Distribution Highlights Competitive Spirit
The total prize pool for the College Campus Tour Championship was ₹5,00,000. All 16 finalist teams received rewards based on their ranking in the tournament.
Here are some of the top prize winners:
- First place: Gods Omen received ₹2,00,000
- Second place: 9MM Esports earned ₹1,00,000
- Third place: Endeavour Esports secured ₹50,000
- Fourth place: W2R Esports received ₹15,000
Other teams also received smaller rewards for their participation and performance.
Prize distribution like this encourages more students to take esports seriously and continue improving their skills.
Direct Entry Into BMPS 2026 Opens New Opportunities
One of the biggest prizes for the winning team is a shot at competing in BMPS 2026. The tournament has professional teams from across India competing for a prize pool of over Rs 2 crore.
But the team has to go through the official registration and paperwork within the stipulated time. Should they fail to meet the conditions, the qualification spot will go to the next eligible team.
This regulation ensures fairness and proper organisation in professional competitions.
BMPS provides college players exposure, experience and recognition from the esports industry.
Season 2 Reached Thousands Of Students Across India
The second season of the Campus Tour saw a significant increase in participation. The programme expanded to 128 colleges in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
The season witnessed over 75,000 students taking part in the competition, making it one of the largest college esports initiatives in India.
This wide participation shows how fast esports is becoming popular among young players.
College tournaments have become the proving grounds for future pro gamers.
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