About this hackathon
Event Overview
OPTIQUEST 2026 is a technical programming competition organized by the Department of Computer Applications, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering (Autonomous). Conducted as part of the department’s Technical Fest and associated with the SWAA Club, the event is designed to challenge students’ programming knowledge, logical thinking, debugging skills, and problem-solving abilities.
The competition brings together students from B.Tech, M.Tech, and M.C.A. programs in teams of two, providing a platform to demonstrate their technical proficiency and compete through multiple levels of programming challenges.
Event Details:
Date: September 19, 2026 (Saturday)
Registration Deadline: September 18, 2026
Team Composition: Teams of two members
Target Audience: Students of B.Tech, M.Tech, and M.C.A.
Venue: MCA Lab (MN-205), Main Block
Competition Structure:
The event consists of two rounds, progressing from fundamental programming knowledge to advanced coding and problem-solving challenges.
1. Prelims: Technical Proficiency Test
Time: 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Topics: C, Java, and Python
Focus: Syntax, logic, and problem-solving
Objective: To assess participants’ fundamental programming knowledge and identify the top teams for the final round.
2. Mains: The Final Frontier
Time: 01:00 P.M. to 03:00 P.M.
Format: Advanced coding challenge
Eligibility: Only the top-performing teams from Round 1 qualify
Challenges Include:
Advanced Coding Challenges
Debugging Sprints
Algorithm Optimization
Objective: To test participants’ ability to solve complex programming problems efficiently and apply their technical knowledge under competitive conditions.
Rewards and Recognition:
The event offers cash prizes to the top three teams:
First Prize: Rs. 2,000/-
Second Prize: Rs. 1,500/-
Third Prize: Rs. 1,000/-
Recognition: Certificates of Merit will be awarded to all participants who qualify for and participate in the Final Round.
Registration & Eligibility
Students from B.Tech, M.Tech, and M.C.A. programs are eligible to participate. Each team must consist of two members. Participants are required to register before the September 18, 2026 deadline.
Organizing Leadership
The event is organized by the Department of Computer Applications, R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering (Autonomous), in association with the SWAA Club.