The Dev Arena

Dev Arena 2026 – Feature Enhancement Challenge Dev Arena 2026 is a structured technical competition focused on creative problem solving and product improvement. Participants bring their own project or idea and refine it through expert feedback and rapid implementation. The event tests how well you analyze products, accept feedback, and turn ideas into real improvements under time constraints. Eligibility Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students Teams must have 2–3 members Registration through Unstop before the deadline is mandatory Valid college ID is required for entry Updates & Communication After registration, participants must join the official WhatsApp group for all updates, announcements, and instructions Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LQX4Nj0UEqt0BlxfyglYNA Event Format Round 1 – Challenge Lab (Platform Challenge) Register on the platform Participate in the “Challenge Lab” Improve AI-generated solutions by enhancing code, adding features, or optimizing performance Scores will be based on the platform leaderboard Round 2 – Feature Enhancement & Presentation Work on your own project Judges review ideas based on your submitted PPT and suggest feature improvements Implement the suggested features within the given time Present the final solution Evaluation based on implementation, features, and presentation Process Register through Unstop before the deadline Submit PPT of your project (team of 2–3 members) using the provided template PPT must include problem statement, solution, key features, and current progress Report to the venue 15 minutes before the event Participate in Round 1 on the platform Move to Round 2 for project enhancement Present final solution to judges Results and certificates announced at the end Rules Teams must have 2–3 members PPT submission is mandatory and must follow the provided template Participants must bring their own project for Round 2 Use of AI and LLM tools is allowed All work must be original; plagiarism leads to disqualification Follow strict timelines Judges’ decisions are final Attendance in all rounds is mandatory Evaluation Criteria Round 1: Platform leaderboard performance Round 2: Feature quality and innovation Implementation and technical feasibility Presentation and clarity Practical impact of improvements Final results based on combined scores of both rounds What You Gain Hands-on experience with AI-based development Real-time problem solving and feature enhancement Exposure to platform-based challenges Direct feedback from judges Certificates, prizes, and recognition for top teams