Upcoming Programming Competitions in College Fests, Events in February 2026.

Technical
*Paper Presentation
Present your research work on AI and emerging technologies in front of a panel of judges and peers.
*Prompt Coding
Use AI-powered coding assistants to solve Programming challenges efficiently. Test your ability to craft effective prompts and leverage AI tools.
*Code Debugging
Find and fix bugs in provided code snippets across multiple Programming languages against the clock.
*Technical Quiz
Test your knowledge in a fast-paced quiz competition covering AI, ML, and emerging technologies. Prelims followed by Finals.
*Care by AI
Develop AI-powered healthcare solutions to address real-world medical challenges and improve patient care.
*Backtrace
Reverse engineer code and trace execution paths to understand complex algorithms and system behavior.
*Web/App Build Hackathon
A 2-hour intensive hackathon to build a functional web or mobile application from scratch.

Non-Technical:
*Link-It
Connect clues and solve puzzles in this engaging word association game. Test your lateral thinking and creativity.
*Memory Mania
A fun memory card game where you flip over cards featuring pictures. Find and match pairs to test your memory skills.
*Meme Creation
Unleash your creativity and humor by creating the most hilarious and relatable memes on given themes.
*AI Short Film Creation
Create a short film using AI tools and showcase your storytelling abilities with cutting-edge technology
*E-Sports (Free Fire)
Battle it out in Free Fire tournament. Two intense gaming sessions with exciting prizes for top performers.

Workshops

Sensor Integration Techniques

Microcontroller Programming

IoT Communication Protocols (MQTT, HTTP, etc.)

Real-time IoT System Deployment

Technical Events :

Web Design – Showcase creativity and web development skills
Thesis Thunder – Paper presentation of innovative research
CodeZen – Coding challenge to test Programming efficiency
Project Contest – Present real-time projects with practical solutions

Creative & Knowledge Events :

Infographics – Design posters and logos creatively
Quizzeria – Fast-paced technical quiz
Connix – Event to test logical thinking and presence of mind
Data Analytics (IPL Auction) – Mock auction to test analytics and team-building skills

Online Events :

Game Engine (BGMI & Free Fire) – Competitive online gaming
Digital Imaging – Online photography contest

Getting Started with LabVIEW
 Programming techniques in
LabVIEW
 Understanding NI Data Acquisition
Cards
 Introduction to Arduino Platform
 GPIO Interfacing
 ADC and Sensor Interfacing
 Serial Communication
 LabVIEW Interface for Arduino
 Real-time applications

Technical Events:

Presentrix – Technical presentation contest showcasing innovative Computer Science ideas and emerging technologies.
Logic Rush – From the given program code, the participant must mentally execute the code and predict the exact output.
Code Quest – Time-bound HackerRank coding contest evaluating logic and Programming skills.
Trace and Terminate – Debugging event focused on identifying and fixing errors in code.
Inferno (Reverse Engineering) – Logic-based challenge where participants deduce hidden patterns using pseudocode.
Tech Quiz – Quiz competition covering advanced computing concepts and emerging technologies.
AI Web Smith – AI-assisted web development challenge based on a given problem statement.

Non-Technical:

Apti Byte – Written aptitude test assessing reasoning, quantitative, and analytical ability.
Rhythm Reckon – Music-based competition testing rhythm, timing, and listening skills.
Connections – Logic event identifying hidden relationships between words, images, or concepts.
Meme Creation – Creative contest to design original memes based on a given theme.
Minute to Win – One-minute task-based challenges testing speed, coordination, and presence of mind.

Flagship Events:
IPL Auction – Strategic cricket auction simulation focused on team building and budget management.
Treasure Hunt – Campus-wide clue-solving adventure leading teams to a hidden treasure.
*Flagship events have a separate registration fee

Each event offers participants a chance to win exciting cash prizes and showcase their skills in a thrilling and competitive environment!

Hackathon
Paper Presentation
Project Presentation
Prompt Engineering Contest
Code Debugging
Algo master (algorithmic thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills)
AI Script Creation
Think AI(Ideathon)
Matlab Programming
Circuit Cluster
Reverse Engineering – Analyze and redesign a product
Circuit Debugging
Line Follower
Fun with Sensors
Estimation and Costing
Hands on competitions (Concrete mix, design)
CAD Modelling
Robotics Task Challenge
Technical Quiz
Startup Spark (Business Plan)
Adzap
Best Manager
Just a Minute
Poster Presentation
Scientific Poster Presentation

Tresure hunt
Solo Dance
Group Dance
Photography
IPL Auction
Fashion show
Mini Games
Adapt Tune Dance
No-Heat Cooking
Face Painting
Short Film
Poster Making
Miming
Nail Style Craft
Bridal Makeup
Singing
Mehandi
Vegetable Carving
Recycled Waste
Essay writing

🧠 Insight Arena – Paper Presentation
Description
Participants will present innovative ideas, research concepts, or technical solutions related to Information Technology and emerging technologies.
Team Size
Maximum: 4 members per team
Submission Details
Submit paper to: vyugam@gmail.com
File format: PDF only
Filename format: TeamName_CollegeName.pdf
Guidelines
Abstract should not exceed 250 words
Full paper should not exceed 8 pages
PPT presentation time: 7 minutes
Q&A session: 3 minutes
Plagiarism should be below 20%
Topics (suggested)
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Blockchain
Cloud Computing
IoT
Data Science
Web3
Any IT related innovation
⚡ Brain Blitz – Quiz Competition
Description
A technical quiz competition designed to test participants’ knowledge in IT, Programming, technology trends, and logical thinking.
Team Size
2 members per team
Guidelines
Multiple rounds will be conducted
Elimination rounds apply
Quizmaster’s decision is final
No electronic gadgets allowed
💻 Bug Hunters – CTF Challenge
Description
A Capture The Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition where participants solve security challenges to find hidden flags.
Participation
Individual participation only
Guidelines
Challenges include:
Cryptography
Web exploitation
Reverse engineering
Forensics
Participants must bring their own laptops
Internet will be provided
Fair play is mandatory
🎨 Frontend Fusion – Design the Frontend using AI
Description
Participants will design creative and functional frontend interfaces using AI tools.
Participation
Individual participation
Guidelines
Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Bolt AI, Figma AI, etc.)
Judging criteria:
Creativity
UI/UX
Responsiveness
Innovation
🖌 Canva canvas – Poster Making
Description
Participants will design posters based on given themes using Canva.
Participation
Individual participation
Guidelines
Theme will be provided on the spot
Time limit: 60 minutes
Posters will be judged based on:
Creativity
Design
Relevance
Visual appeal