Cook the Code

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Problem Statement Release: The problem statement will be released on August 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM on this website. Teams must arrive on the event day with a fully completed prototype ready for demonstration and evaluation.

📋 Event Rules

Each team must consist of 2 – 4 members.
The official problem statement will be released on August 21, 2026 at 11 AM on this website.
Teams must arrive before 8:30 AM for registration and verification.
Each team must bring a fully completed prototype based on the released problem statement.
The prototype should be ready for demonstration and evaluation.
Only registered participants are allowed to present.
Teams must bring their own laptops, chargers and required accessories.
Internet access, if provided, should be used only for demonstration purposes.
Teams must be prepared to explain the design, methodology and implementation.
Each presentation includes 8 minutes for presenting, followed by 4 minutes of Judges' Interaction & Q&A.
Judges' decision will be final and binding.
Any form of misconduct or unfair practices will result in disqualification.
Participants must maintain discipline and professional behavior throughout the event.

🎯 Presentation Format

Teams will present their prototype and solution to the judging panel.
The presentation must include a live demonstration of the working prototype.
Explain the problem approach, tech stack, design decisions, and implementation details.
Be prepared for a Q&A session where judges will assess your depth of understanding.

8 min Presentation

4 min Q&A Session

12 min Total Per Team

2–4 Team Members

📅 Event Timeline

August 21, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Problem Statement Released

The official problem statement goes live on this website. Start building your prototype.

August 28, 2026 · Before 8:30 AM

Report to Campus & Registration

Arrive at Patrician College with your team and complete on-site registration.

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Inauguration Ceremony

Join us for the grand inauguration ceremony of QUANTARA '26.

9:15 AM onwards

Presentations Begin

Teams present their prototype (8 min) followed by judges' Q&A (4 min).

2:00 PM

Results & Awards

Winners announced and prizes distributed at the closing ceremony.

🏆 Evaluation Criteria

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Innovation & Creativity

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Problem Solving

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Prototype Functionality

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Technical Execution

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Presentation & Demo

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Impact & Feasibility

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Q&A Session

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Final Evaluation: The judging panel's decision shall be final and binding. In case of a tie, additional criteria such as innovation depth, code quality, and feasibility of the solution may be considered. The organizing committee reserves the right to modify the event format if required.

📞 Event Coordinators

Event Coordinator Vasikaran A 📞 9360531897

Event Coordinator Suruthi M S 📞 9941371688