Introduction: On the occasion of Engineer’s Day (15th September 2026), the Entrepreneurship Cell of Meerut Institute of Technology is organizing Navachar - Code Fest 2026, a competitive coding fest hosted on Unstop. The objective of this event is to provide students with a platform to showcase their problem-solving skills, enhance their logical thinking, and compete with the best coding talent in the college. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced programmer, Navachar will help you learn, compete, and grow.
Event Name: Navachar – Code Fest 2026
E-CELL MIT MEERUT Date: 15th September 2026
Mode: Online (via Unstop
Platform) Eligibility: Open to all college students
Free Certificates: Winner Certificate – Awarded to one winner from each year-based round Participation Certificate – Provided to all participants Event
Format and Rounds: Round 1 — MCQ Challenge
Date & Time: 15th September 2026
Duration: 30 minutes
Format: 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Topics Covered: Programming basics, logical reasoning, aptitude, and general problem-solving
Eligibility: Open to all participants
Shortlisting Criteria: 1st Year students will end their participation here 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Year students qualifying here will move to Round 2 Round 2 — Medium-Level Coding Challenge
Date & Time: 15th September 2026
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Three coding problems
Topics Covered: Data structures, algorithms, and implementation-based coding
Eligibility: Only for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Year students
Shortlisting Criteria: 2nd Year students will end their participation here 3rd and 4th Year students qualifying here will move to Round 3 Round 3 — Hard-Level Coding Challenge
Date & Time: 15th September 2026
Duration: 90 minutes
Format: Two advanced coding problems
Topics Covered: Optimized algorithms, dynamic programming, and problem-solving under constraints
Eligibility: Only for 3rd and 4th Year students
Eligibility Criteria: Only college students are allowed to participate Registration using the official college email ID is mandatory Participants must select their correct year of study while registering Participants are only allowed to attempt rounds applicable to their year
Rules and Guidelines: Each participant must register individually through Unstop Multiple registrations from the same participant are strictly prohibited Use of AI tools, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or plagiarism is not allowed Stable internet connectivity is mandatory during the event Any unfair means will lead to immediate disqualification The decision of the organizing committee will be final and binding
MCQ Round: Based on the number of correct answers and completion time
Coding Rounds: Code correctness and accuracy Time complexity and optimization Number of successful test cases passed In case of a tie, preference will be given to the participant with the earliest correct submission
FAQs: Q1. Who can participate? Any college students can register. Q2. Is there any registration fee? No, participation is free. Q3. How will certificates be distributed? Certificates will be generated automatically via Unstop. Q4. What if I face technical issues during the event? A dedicated support team will be available. Contact details will be shared after registration.