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) 03 NOVEMBER 2026 Round 2 — Agent Arena (Offline) Venue: Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Delhi 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