Opportunity brief
Register / Event Link: www.techfest26.com
Overview:
Treasure Hunt is a two-round competition under Aarambh'26 at SLIET, designed to test teamwork, mental agility, problem-solving, quick thinking, and strategy. Teams compete through a structured elimination format to solve clues and discover the final object.
Event Details:
- Date: 30/09/2026
- Venue: FATE Area
- Time: 4:00 P.M.
- Format: 2 rounds | Elimination + Treasure Hunt
- Team Size: 2–4 registered members
- Round 1 Duration: 15 minutes
Round 1 – Paper Scramble:
- Each team receives a sealed envelope containing a physical puzzle
- Campus anagrams such as RILABRY → Library, NENETCA → Canteen, KOWRSHPO → Workshop
- First 10–15 teams to return with correct answers qualify for Round 2
Round 2 – Decoy Hunt:
- Hunt restricted to one lawn or one specific floor
- 50–60 envelopes hidden in the designated area
- 45 envelopes contain funny decoy messages
- Only 5 envelopes contain pieces of the final riddle
- Teams must collect the actual clues, solve the final riddle, and find the physical object related to it
Judgement Criteria:
- Speed & Efficiency: Quickness in solving puzzles and finding clues
- Problem-Solving: Accuracy and mental agility in decoding puzzles and the final riddle
- Teamwork & Coordination: Communication, task division, and overall team effort
- Strategy & Fair Play: Decision-making, discipline, and respect for opponents and officials
Rules & Regulations:
- All team members must be registered before the event
- Valid college identification is mandatory
- Round 1 has a strict 15-minute time limit
- Only registered team members may participate
- No external help or phone usage is allowed unless permitted by organizers
- Teams must not hide or destroy decoy envelopes
- Participants must report at least 15 minutes before their scheduled start time
- Abusive behaviour, physical altercations, property damage, or disrespect toward officials may lead to disqualification
- Teams must maintain discipline and cleanliness at the venue
- Organizers may reschedule, shorten, or modify the event if necessary
Certification:
- Participation certificates will be provided to registered participants, subject to event policy
- Certificates of excellence/prizes will be provided to the winning team and other announced award categories
Eligibility:
- Open to students of all eligible branches/departments of the college
- All players must be registered college students
- Valid college identification is required
Discipline:
- Event coordinators' decisions regarding clues, timing, and qualifications are final
- No abusive language, misconduct, or disrespect toward officials
- Violation of rules may lead to immediate disqualification
- Participants must follow all instructions issued by the organizing committee
Contact:
- Gaurav Kumar (Core Rep): 7991107815
- Anurag Kumar (Domain Coordinator): 8084674742
- Yash (Domain Co-Coordinator): 7742875275
- Ritaj Shukla (Event Coordinator): 8840770265
- Faculty Advisor: Mr. Kanika Aggarwal, PHY
- Faculty Convener: Dr. Sumit Kumar, ME
- Email: techfest@sliet.ac.in