Debug Arena
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
to Friday, February 27, 2026
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1 week long
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Event Type
in person
128
Participants
₹3,500
Prize Pool
11
Est. Projects
Organizers
Debug Arena:
Debug Arena is a competitive team-based coding challenge hosted as part of Tech-A-Thon, the annual technical fest of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi.
The event is designed to test participants on their Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) skills under real-time pressure across three progressive rounds.
If you think fast, code smart, and thrive under a ticking clock — this is your arena.
Event Details:
Date: 27th February 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Venue: CL2, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi
Join Whatsapp group for more details : https://chat.whatsapp.com/CjdxER5aeo52VSTqWzWofK?mode=gi_t
Rounds:
Round 1 — Ignite (Easy Level):
Teams will solve easy-level DSA problems.
The fastest team with a correct solution advances to Round 2.
Only one team member is allowed on the computer at a time.
Non-qualifying teams will receive goodies as appreciation.
Round 2 — Escalate (Medium Level):
Medium-level DSA problems will be given.
Speed and accuracy remain the deciding factors.
Fastest correct solvers qualify for the final round.
Non-qualifying teams will receive goodies.
Round 3 — The Final Showdown (Hard Level):
Remaining teams will solve hard-level DSA problems.
The two fastest and most accurate teams will be declared:
Winner
Runner-Up
Ranking System:
In every round, ranking is purely time-based.
The fastest team with a correct solution advances or wins.
Prizes & Perks:
Winner: ₹2,000 Cash Prize + Certificate + Goodies
Runner-Up: ₹1,500 Cash Prize + Certificate + Goodies
All Participants: Certificate + Goodies
No one goes home empty-handed.
Eligibility & Screening:
Open to all students (No restriction on college, branch, or year).
Participation is limited and slots will be allocated based on screening.
During registration, teams must submit at least one coding platform profile
Profiles will be reviewed based on coding activity and problem-solving history.
Only selected teams will be confirmed for participation.
Rules:
Team size must be 2–3 members.
Only one member can code per round (members may rotate between rounds).
Any programming language is permitted.
Winners are determined strictly by correct solution and time taken.
Teams must report on time. Late entries will not be entertained.
Use of AI tools, internet browsing, or pre-written code is strictly prohibited.
The decision of the organizers will be final and binding.