DEADLOCK '26

Inter-College Coding & Algorithmic Strategy Competition

Code. Compete. Grow.

Organized by Mindflare | MAIT, Delhi

• DEADLOCK '26 is an inter-college coding competition organized by Mindflare, the Algorithms, Data Structures, and Competitive Programming Society of Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Delhi.
• The competition begins with an online coding qualifier and moves to an offline final where algorithms compete in a dynamic, strategy-driven environment.

Two rounds. Different challenges. One leaderboard.

Competition Format:

Round 1 — CODE SPRINT

• 1 November 2026 | Online
• A competitive programming qualifier testing logical reasoning, algorithmic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Participants will solve coding challenges within a fixed time limit. Top performers will qualify for the offline finals.
• Round 2 — AGENT ARENA

3 November 2026 | Offline at MAIT, Delhi

• The finals take a different approach to competitive programming.
• Participants will develop algorithm-driven agents that compete against one another in a shared, evolving simulation.
• Alongside competing agents, an adversarial system known as The Warden will challenge their strategies, forcing them to adapt, optimize, and make decisions under pressure.
• Performance, efficiency, and strategic decision-making will determine the final rankings.
• Detailed rules, technical requirements, and evaluation criteria will be shared with qualified finalists.

Eligibility & Guidelines:

• Open to college and university students aged 18 and above.
• Registration is completely free.
• Registration through Unstop is mandatory.
• Participants must join the official WhatsApp group for updates.
• Qualified participants must attend the offline finals at MAIT, Delhi.
• Cheating, plagiarism, and unauthorized assistance are prohibited.
• Participants must follow the announced rules and evaluation criteria.
• Any necessary logistical changes will be communicated through official channels.

Important Dates:

• 01 NOVEMBER 2026
• Round 1 — Code Sprint (Online)
• These dates are tentative and final dates are announced soon.
• 03 NOVEMBER 2026
• Round 2 — Agent Arena (Offline)
• Venue: Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Delhi.
• These dates are tentative and final dates are announced soon.

Official Whatsapp Group:

• All registered participants must join the official WhatsApp group for contest instructions, qualification announcements, and event updates.
• Join here:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUsIov2MA8D0dTUeBp2xi5?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4&ilr=4

Deadlock '26

• Organized by Mindflare
• Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Delhi