MACFIESTA 2K26

MACFIESTA 2K26 is a national-level inter-collegiate fest organised by Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla (MACFAST), Kerala, on 24 and 25 September 2026.

Built around the theme “Marvel vs DC – The Ultimate Campus Showdown,” MACFIESTA 2K26 brings together students from schools and colleges for two days of technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, sports, esports, management challenges and cultural performances.

The fest features a six-hour Vibe Coding Hackathon, Coding Challenge, Shark Tank, BGMI, EFootball, Photography, Reels Competition, Group Dance, Treasure Hunt, Cold Investigation, Escape Room, Master Cook and Ultimate Marketing Challenge.

School students can participate in dedicated competitions and explore STARK EXPO, a free educational exhibition featuring Artificial Intelligence, IoT, science, biotechnology, psychology and medical exhibits.

With a total prize pool worth more than ₹1 lakh, MACFIESTA 2K26 provides a platform where talent meets opportunity, competition meets camaraderie and ideas transform into meaningful experiences.

COLLEGE EVENTS – 25 SEPTEMBER 2026

1. Avengers: Code Assemble – 6-Hour Vibe Coding Hackathon
Prize Pool: ₹15,000
Registration Fee: ₹200

2. Coding Challenge
Prize Pool: ₹5,000
Registration Fee: ₹100

3. BGMI Tournament
Prize Pool: ₹7,000
Registration Fee: ₹200

4. EFootball Tournament
Prize Pool: ₹7,000
Registration Fee: ₹100

5. Shark Tank
Prize Pool: ₹15,000
Registration Fee: ₹100

6. Spider-Verse: Frame Hunt – Photography Competition
Prize Pool: ₹5,000
Registration Fee: ₹100

7. Reels Competition
Prize Pool: ₹5,000
Registration Fee: ₹100

8. Group Dance
Prize Pool: ₹5,000
Registration Fee: ₹150

9. Treasure Hunt
Prize Pool: ₹15,000
Registration Fee: ₹200

10. Cold Investigation
Prize Pool: ₹7,000
Registration Fee: ₹150

11. Escape Room
Prize Pool: ₹5,000
Registration Fee: ₹200

12. Master Cook
Prize Pool: ₹10,000
Registration Fee: ₹200

13. Ultimate Marketing Challenge
Prize Pool: ₹10,000
Registration Fee: ₹200


SCHOOL EVENTS – 24 SEPTEMBER 2026

1. AI Prompt–Image Creation – ₹3,000 Prize Pool
2. Photography Competition – ₹3,000 Prize Pool
3. Spot Dance – ₹5,000 Prize Pool
4. Treasure Hunt – ₹5,000 Prize Pool
5. Best Out of Waste – ₹3,000 Prize Pool
6. Mystery Case / Detective Challenge – ₹3,000 Prize Pool
7. 3v3 Football – ₹3,000 Prize Pool
8. Debate / Extempore – ₹3,000 Prize Pool

SPECIAL ATTRACTION

STARK EXPO – A free educational exhibition for school students featuring Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, science, biotechnology, psychology and medical exhibits.

Details will be announced through the official MACFIESTA website and Instagram page.

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22 September 2026, 11:59 PM IST

Registration closes on 22 September 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Spot registrations are also available, subject to event capacity.

College event registration fees vary from ₹100 to ₹200 depending on the selected competition.

Participants can view event details, rules, eligibility, team size and registration fees on the official MACFIESTA website.

Registration URL:
https://macfiesta.macfast.org/events

Important instructions:
• Carry a valid school or college identity card.
• Participants must report at the venue before their event begins.
• Some events accept individual entries, while others require teams.
• Registration will be confirmed according to the conditions shown on the official website.

MACFIESTA 2K26 will be conducted at Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla (MACFAST), Pathanamthitta district, Kerala.

The campus is accessible by road from Tiruvalla town. Participants travelling by train can arrive at Tiruvalla Railway Station and continue to the campus by bus, taxi or autorickshaw. Participants travelling by bus may reach Tiruvalla KSRTC Bus Station and use local transport to reach MACFAST.

Venue:
Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla
Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala

Accommodation is not included with event registration. Participants requiring accommodation should contact the event coordinator before registration to check availability and obtain information about nearby accommodation facilities.