Upcoming Strategy Competitions in College Fests, Events in March 2026.

Event Name: Squid Tech – Code to Survive
Organized Under: Yugam Fest 2026

Rounds Include:
• Logical Problem-Solving Round
• Debugging Challenge
• Strategy-Based Coding Round
• Final Survival Showdown

Participants compete in teams, racing against time to solve technical challenges and outperform opponents.

⚡ List of Events
🔧 Technical Events

Electra Script – Technical paper / idea presentation

Innovarch – Project & innovation showcase

Electrofix – Electrical troubleshooting & problem solving

Circuit Xplore – Circuit design and analysis challenge

IntelliWiz – Technical quiz & logical reasoning

🌟 Spotlight Events

Marketrix – Marketing & business Strategy game

Brain Bazaar – Knowledge-based competitive challenge

Chronos Key – Time-based puzzle and reasoning event

Mic & Mystery – A fun music themed event

Convergex – Team-based fun and Strategy event

The MAGNATE 2026 fest features a total of 14 core events divided into two distinct categories: Management and Cultural.

Management Events
These events are designed to test your professional acumen, strategic thinking, and business knowledge:

Best Manager: A comprehensive test of leadership and decision-making skills.

HR Event: Focused on human resource management and interpersonal problem-solving.

Finance Event: Challenges related to capital management and financial analysis.

Marketing Event: A platform to showcase branding and promotional strategies.

Business Plan: Pitching innovative startup or business ideas.

Business Quiz: A battle of wits on corporate history and current affairs.

IPL Auction: A simulation event testing your bidding Strategy and team-building skills.

Cultural Events
These events allow participants to showcase their creative talents and stage presence:

Cine Quiz: For those with deep knowledge of the film industry.

Fashion Walk: A runway event for style and grace.

Group Dance: Team-based choreographed performances.

Short Film: A showcase for budding filmmakers and storytellers.

Solo Dance: Individual stage performances across various genres.

Solo Singing: A platform for vocalists to shine.

Battle of Bands: A high-energy competition for musical groups.

🚨 KALAM 2K26 – The Ultimate Tech Battlefield Awaits! 🚨
📍 Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology

The Department of CSE (Cyber Security) proudly unveils:

🛡️ QUANTUM SHIELD 2K26 🛡️

⚔️ The Heat of the Battle Begins! 🔥

Step into a 24-hour non-stop cyber warfare arena where innovation meets resilience and Strategy defines survival.

⏳ Battle Format
🕒 Duration: 24 Hours (Non-Stop)
👥 Team Size: 2 – 4 Members
💰 Registration Fee: ₹1000 per Team
💻 Requirement: Bring your own laptop & necessary accessories
🧠 Mode: On-spot problem solving
🎯 Domain Focus: Open Innovation (Software Domain)
Primary Focus: Cybersecurity

👑 Crown the Conquerors

🏆 Prize Pool: ₹10,000 Cash Prize
📜 Certificates: Will be provided(E-Certificate for all)
🎁 Internship Opportunities
📈 Hands-on Skill Enhancement & Real-World Exposure
💼 A Powerful Resume & Portfolio Booster

🗺️ Arena Information

📆 Date: 12th - 13th March
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM (24 Hours Continuous)
📍 Venue: SIET Tech Park

🌟 KALAM 2K26 - Department of Information Technology XENRIA proudly presents 🌟
1.🎮 GAMEORA – 24 Hour Gaming Hackathon 🎮
Build. Play. Disrupt.
💡 About the Event:
GAMEORA is an immersive 24-hour hackathon designed for passionate developers, designers, and innovators to create engaging game prototypes from scratch.

🛠️ How It Works:

🔹 Teams will receive a theme/problem statement at the beginning of the event.
🔹 Participants must design and develop a functional game within 24 hours.
🔹 Final projects will be presented to the judging panel.
🔹 Evaluation criteria: Innovation, Gameplay, Design, Technical Implementation & Overall Impact.

📌 Event Details:

📅 Date: 12th – 13th March 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 AM (24 Hours)
📍 Venue: SIET ( Tech Park -1D )
🎟️ Registration: 800 per team
🤵🏻Team Size: 3-4 members
💰 Attractive Cash Prizes+3L worth prizes+Internships

2.🔓 OPEN SOURCE CONTRIBUTION WORKSHOP
💡 About the Workshop:
This hands-on workshop focuses on Generative AI models and practical Open Source Contribution. Participants will gain real-time experience contributing to live GitHub projects and understanding how AI products are built from prompt to deployment.

🛠️ What You’ll Learn:
🔹 Understanding Prompt-to-Product workflow
🔹 Working with Generative AI models
🔹 Live GitHub contribution session
🔹 Open source collaboration techniques
🔹 Best practices in AI project development

📌 Event Details:
📅 Date: 13-03-2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Registration Fee: Rs. 200 per person

🎙️ Resource Person:
Mr. John Paul Antony
Associate Manager – Happiest Minds

3.🔥 THE TERMINAL PARADOX – Every Solution Creates a New Trap! 🔥
📖 Event Type:

A high-intensity futuristic technical challenge set in a simulated digital world where participants must unlock doors by solving layered problems. Every solution leads to a new trap — testing logic, speed, and Strategy under pressure.

🎭 Event Flow:

❓ Quiz Door
Crack technical and logical questions to move forward.

🔐 Debug Door
Participants will be given a buggy code.
Identify errors and fix them within the given time limit.

⚙ Solve Door
Face a final problem-solving challenge that tests your analytical thinking and coding skills.

⏳ Each stage must be completed within the time constraint.
Only the sharpest minds will break the paradox.

📅 Event Details:
🗓️ Date: 13th March 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
👨‍💻 Team Size: Individual
💰 Registration Fee: ₹99/-
💰 Exciting Cash Prizes

4.🔥 SEEN TO SCREEN – Imagination to Implementation 🔥
💻 Event Type:
A fast-paced front-end challenge where participants recreate a given webpage design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with pixel-perfect accuracy.

🎭 Event Flow:

* Solo participation
* Webpage design/screenshot provided on the spot
* Recreate the layout using HTML, CSS & JavaScript
* Time limit: 1 hour 30 minutes
* Final submission through live demo

📅 Event Details:
🗓️ Date: 13th March
⏰ Time: 01:00 PM – 2:30 PM
💰 Registration Fee: ₹99

🏆 Awards & Recognition:
Cash prizes for the Top 3 performers

MadMatrix’26 features a diverse lineup of events designed to engage students across technical, creative, and competitive domains.

Technical & Off-Stage Events
Project presentations, coding challenges such as Escape the Matrix, live editing battles, human calculator challenges, speed typing contests, reel creation, fitness-based challenges, and technical quizzes.

On-Stage Cultural Events
Dance performances, fashion walk, singing, mime, short film showcases, and battle of bands, offering a vibrant platform for creative expression and stage talent.

Gaming Events
Interactive gaming formats including box cricket, hand cricket variants, Strategy games like online chess, fun engagement games, and mobile esports tournaments featuring popular titles.

Sports Events
Team-based competitions including cricket, football, kabaddi, volleyball, and kho kho, promoting athletic participation and team spirit.

Track & Athletic Events
Individual track competitions such as sprints, middle-distance runs, relay races, and field events including long jump and shot put.

Special Experience
A high-energy DJ celebration adds a festive close to the event, enhancing the overall campus experience.