The Dev Arena
Hosted on UnstopFetched about 2 hours ago
Saturday, March 28, 2026
to Friday, April 10, 2026
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2 weeks long
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
5
Participants
₹15,000
Prize Pool
0
Est. Projects
Organizers
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