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Technical Problem-Solving Competition

The event is a controlled, computer-based technical problem-solving competition in which participants work exclusively through a dedicated event portal on restricted laboratory systems. External websites, browsing, AI tools, and other unauthorised resources are inaccessible, requiring participants to rely entirely on their own reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

The competition consists of multiple interconnected challenges that can be attempted in any order, with each completed challenge generating a predetermined clue. While participants have the freedom to choose their order of solving, the clues are designed to form a specific logical sequence, and only by correctly interpreting and following this intended sequence can participants arrive at the designated final output.

Different combinations of solved challenges may produce different outputs, but only the correct progression leads to the intended solution. The event therefore focuses on technical problem-solving, logical reasoning, clue interpretation, pattern recognition, and strategic decision-making within a controlled environment.

Rules & Regulations

1. Each team must consist of 2 to 3 participants.
2. The competition will be conducted through the designated event portal on the systems provided by the organisers.
3. Participants may use only the resources available on the provided systems.
4. The use of external websites, search engines, AI tools, communication platforms, or any other unauthorised resources is strictly prohibited.
5. Participants must not attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with any system restrictions or security mechanisms.
6. Teams may attempt the available challenges in any order.
7. Participants must not share clues, solutions, answers, or other competition-related information with other teams during the competition.
8. Any attempt to gain an unfair advantage, manipulate the competition system, or violate the competition rules may result in disqualification.
9. All teams must complete the competition within the specified time limit.
10. In the event of a tie, the organisers may use the time taken to complete the challenges or conduct a tie-breaker challenge to determine the winner.
11. Participants must follow all instructions provided by the event coordinators throughout the competition.
12. The decision of the organisers/judges shall be final and binding.

Student Coordinators:

• Mr. Albin Sunny
  Ph: 8606157196
• Ms. Samitha Sabu
  Ph: 9400394857