Opportunity brief
About the Quiz:
- DEBUG THE MODEL 2026 – The AI & ML Diagnostic Challenge is designed to test participants' understanding of machine learning fundamentals, Python for data, deep learning concepts and Generative AI — and to show them exactly where their gaps are.
- Participants will face a mix of conceptual, code-reasoning and real-world debugging scenarios covering model behaviour, data handling, neural networks, LLMs and applied AI systems.
- The quiz focuses on whether you can diagnose what's going wrong, rather than whether you can recall definitions.
- Every participant receives a section-wise score report — not just a total.
Objective:
- Test core machine learning and AI fundamentals
- Evaluate diagnostic and debugging ability on real model problems
- Assess practical Python and data-handling understanding
- Build awareness of Generative AI, LLMs and modern AI systems
- Develop analytical thinking through applied AI scenarios
- Identify individual skill gaps through section-wise scoring
- Strengthen the practical skills expected in AI and data roles
Quiz Format:
- Total Questions: 20 MCQs
- Duration: 10 Minutes
- Mode: Online
- Attempt Type: Single Attempt
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Question Style: Conceptual + Code Reasoning + Applied Scenario
- Marking: +1 for correct, no negative marking
- Questions and options randomised for every participant
Sections Covered:
- AI & Machine Learning Fundamentals
- Python for Data
- Deep Learning & Neural Networks
- Generative AI & LLMs
- Applied Debugging Scenarios
Quiz Highlights:
- Fast-paced — 30 seconds per question
- Real model failures, not textbook definitions
- Overfitting, class imbalance, learning rates, RAG, tokens, temperature
- "The model is doing X — what's wrong?" diagnostic scenarios
- Focus on reasoning over memorisation
- Section-wise performance breakdown for every participant
- Competitive leaderboard with time-based tie-breaker
What You Get:
- Section-wise score report showing your strongest and weakest areas
- Full answer key with explanations for all 20 questions
- Certificate of Participation for everyone who completes the quiz
- Certificate of Distinction for top performers
- Invitation to the live Solutions & Roadmap session on 10th September, where every question is explained and the learning path for each section is mapped out
Eligibility:
- Open to all students and recent graduates
- All branches and all years welcome
- Questions are pitched at CSE/IT intermediate level, but no branch is restricted
Important Dates:
- Registration Deadline: 6th Sept 26, 7:00 PM IST
- Quiz Start Time: 6th Sept 26, 8:00 PM IST
- Quiz End Time: 6th Sept 26, 10:00 PM IST
- Results & Answer Key: 7th Sept 26, 12:00 PM IST
- Live Solutions Session: 10th Sept 26, 8:00 PM IST
Rules & Guidelines:
- Individual participation only
- No external help, AI assistants, search engines or collaboration is allowed
- The quiz must be completed within the 10-minute time limit
- Once started, the quiz cannot be paused or restarted
- Each participant is allowed only one attempt
- The quiz may be attempted any time within the 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM window
- Sharing questions, answers or screenshots during the quiz window will result in disqualification
- Any use of unfair means or malpractice may result in disqualification
- Participants must ensure a stable internet connection while attempting the quiz
- Ties will be broken by completion time
- Results are auto-evaluated and final
- The decision of the organizing team will be final and binding