Opportunity brief
Introduction:
- On the occasion of Engineer's Day (15th September 2026), the Entrepreneurship Cell of Meerut Institute of Technology is organizing Navachar - Code Fest 2026, a competitive coding fest hosted on Unstop.
- The objective of this event is to provide students with a platform to showcase their problem-solving skills, enhance their logical thinking, and compete with the best coding talent in the college.
- Whether you are a beginner or an advanced programmer, Navachar will help you learn, compete, and grow.
Event Details:
- Event Name: Navachar – Code Fest 2026
- Organized By: E-CELL MIT MEERUT
- Date: 15th September 2026
- Mode: Online (via Unstop Platform)
- Eligibility: Open to all college students
- Registration Fee: Free
Certificates:
- Winner Certificate – Awarded to one winner from each year-based round
- Participation Certificate – Provided to all participants
Event Format and Rounds:
- Round 1 — MCQ Challenge
- Date & Time: 15th September 2026
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Format: 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Topics Covered: Programming basics, logical reasoning, aptitude, and general problem-solving
- Eligibility: Open to all participants
- Shortlisting Criteria:
- 1st Year students will end their participation here
- 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Year students qualifying here will move to Round 2
- Round 2 — Medium-Level Coding Challenge
- Date & Time: 15th September 2026
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Format: Three coding problems
- Topics Covered: Data structures, algorithms, and implementation-based coding
- Eligibility: Only for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Year students
- Shortlisting Criteria:
- 2nd Year students will end their participation here
- 3rd and 4th Year students qualifying here will move to Round 3
- Round 3 — Hard-Level Coding Challenge
- Date & Time: 15th September 2026
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Format: Two advanced coding problems
- Topics Covered: Optimized algorithms, dynamic programming, and problem-solving under constraints
- Eligibility: Only for 3rd and 4th Year students
Eligibility Criteria:
- Only college students are allowed to participate
- Registration using the official college email ID is mandatory
- Participants must select their correct year of study while registering
- Participants are only allowed to attempt rounds applicable to their year
Rules and Guidelines:
- Each participant must register individually through Unstop
- Multiple registrations from the same participant are strictly prohibited
- Use of AI tools, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or plagiarism is not allowed
- Stable internet connectivity is mandatory during the event
- Any unfair means will lead to immediate disqualification
- The decision of the organizing committee will be final and binding
Judging Criteria:
- MCQ Round: Based on the number of correct answers and completion time
- Coding Rounds:
- Code correctness and accuracy
- Time complexity and optimization
- Number of successful test cases passed
- In case of a tie, preference will be given to the participant with the earliest correct submission
FAQs:
- Q1. Who can participate? Any college students can register. - Q2. Is there any registration fee? No, participation is free. - Q3. How will certificates be distributed? Certificates will be generated automatically via Unstop. - Q4. What if I face technical issues during the event? A dedicated support team will be available. Contact details will be shared after registration.