Navachar - Code Fest 2026

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 2026Organized By: E-CELL MIT MEERUTDate: 15th September 2026Mode: Online (via Unstop Platform)Eligibility: Open to all college studentsRegistration Fee: FreeCertificates:Winner Certificate – Awarded to one winner from each year-based roundParticipation Certificate – Provided to all participantsEvent Format and Rounds:Round 1 — MCQ ChallengeDate & Time: 15th September 2026Duration: 30 minutesFormat: 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Topics Covered: Programming basics, logical reasoning, aptitude, and general problem-solvingEligibility: Open to all participantsShortlisting Criteria:1st Year students will end their participation here2nd, 3rd, and 4th Year students qualifying here will move to Round 2Round 2 — Medium-Level Coding ChallengeDate & Time: 15th September 2026Duration: 60 minutesFormat: Three coding problemsTopics Covered: Data structures, algorithms, and implementation-based codingEligibility: Only for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Year studentsShortlisting Criteria:2nd Year students will end their participation here3rd and 4th Year students qualifying here will move to Round 3Round 3 — Hard-Level Coding ChallengeDate & Time: 15th September 2026Duration: 90 minutesFormat: Two advanced coding problemsTopics Covered: Optimized algorithms, dynamic programming, and problem-solving under constraintsEligibility: Only for 3rd and 4th Year studentsEligibility Criteria:Only college students are allowed to participateRegistration using the official college email ID is mandatoryParticipants must select their correct year of study while registeringParticipants are only allowed to attempt rounds applicable to their yearRules and Guidelines:Each participant must register individually through UnstopMultiple registrations from the same participant are strictly prohibitedUse of AI tools, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or plagiarism is not allowedStable internet connectivity is mandatory during the eventAny unfair means will lead to immediate disqualificationThe decision of the organizing committee will be final and bindingJudging Criteria:MCQ Round: Based on the number of correct answers and completion timeCoding Rounds:Code correctness and accuracyTime complexity and optimizationNumber of successful test cases passedIn case of a tie, preference will be given to the participant with the earliest correct submissionFAQs: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.