GLITCH ARENA – A Multi-Level Tech Challenge

Date: 20 February 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue: Classroom 3201 & 3205, ADGIPS
Organized By: Department of Computer Science, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies (ADGIPS)
Society: CompTech Scientia

Overview

As part of UTKARSH 2026, the Department of Computer Science organized Glitch Arena, an exciting multi-level technical competition under the banner of CompTech Scientia on 20th February 2026. The event was designed to test students’ logical thinking, coding ability, problem-solving skills, and creativity through engaging and challenging rounds.

About the Event

Glitch Arena was a dynamic competition inspired by a passing-the-parcel style format with a technical twist. The event consisted of several fast-paced rounds where participants had to quickly solve different types of technical challenges.

The competition included a mix of:

Gaming-based problem solving
Code debugging challenges
Technical puzzles
Rapid-fire logic rounds

Each round increased in difficulty, encouraging participants to think quickly, collaborate effectively, and apply their technical knowledge under time pressure.

Participation and Structure

Students from the Computer Science department enthusiastically participated in the event. Team sizes were decided on the spot, creating an element of spontaneity and excitement among participants.

The interactive format of the competition kept the audience engaged while the participants demonstrated their analytical thinking and debugging skills.

Winners

The following students secured top positions in Glitch Arena:

Anant Jain, 3rd Year (Computer Science)– 1st Prize Winner – Awarded Boat Earbuds
Urvi Dhingra, 2nd Year (Computer Science)– 2nd Prize Winner – Awarded Water Bottle

The 3rd Prize winners were awarded Certificates of Appreciation for their performance.

Event Coordination

The event was successfully organized under the guidance of Faculty Coordinator Ms. Asfiya Zaidi.

The student coordinators for the event were:

Ishaan Thapar
Shorya Tandon

The department also expresses sincere appreciation to Ms. Tarina Jayant for her support and guidance in organizing the event.

Special gratitude is extended to Dr. Uma Rani, Head of the Department, Computer Science, for her continuous encouragement and support in promoting technical and co-curricular activities.

Outcome

Glitch Arena proved to be a highly engaging and intellectually stimulating event. It successfully encouraged students to apply their technical knowledge in a fun and competitive environment while strengthening teamwork, problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for technology.

The event contributed significantly to the vibrant atmosphere of UTKARSH 2026, making it a memorable experience for all participants.

FEE BREAK-UPS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 1st Year		MBA – 1st Year		BBA – 1st Year		B. TECH. – 1st Year		B. TECH. – 3rd Year
Tuition Fee	92,000	Tuition Fee	137,500	Tuition Fee	88,400	Tuition Fee	123,600	Tuition Fee	111,000
University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	20,000
Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000
Security Fee	10,000	Security Fee	10,000	Security Fee	10,000	Security Fee	10,000	Per. Dev. & Trng.	5,900
Alumni Contribution	2,000	Alumni Contribution	2,000	Alumni Contribution	2,000	Alumni Contribution	2,000
TOTAL	128,500	TOTAL	174,000	TOTAL	124,900	TOTAL	160,100	TOTAL	137,900
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 2nd Year		MBA – 2nd Year		BBA – 2nd Year		B. TECH. – 2nd (LE) Year		B. TECH. – 3rd (LE) Year
Tuition Fee *	77,300	Tuition Fee	129,700	Tuition Fee	83,400	Tuition Fee	123,600	Tuition Fee	116,600
University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500
Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000
				Per. Dev. & Trng.	4,800	Security Fee	10,000	Per. Dev. & Trng.	5,900
						Alumni Contribution	2,000
						Ind. Redi. Ini. Trng.	5,900
TOTAL	101,800	TOTAL	154,200	TOTAL	112,700	TOTAL	166,000	TOTAL	147,000
* Tentative
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 3rd Year				BBA – 3rd Year		B. TECH. – 2nd Year		B. TECH. – 4th Year
Tuition Fee *	77,300			Tuition Fee	79,400	Tuition Fee	116,600	Tuition Fee	103,700
University Dues	20,000			University Dues	20,000	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	20,000
Activity Fee	1,000			Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000
						Per. Dev. & Trng.	5,900
				TOTAL	100,400	TOTAL	147,000	TOTAL	124,700
TOTAL	98,300							B. TECH. – 4th (LE) Year
* Tentative
								Tuition Fee	111,000
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 4th Year								University Dues	20,000
								Activity Fee	1,000
Tuition Fee *	77,300
University Dues	20,000
Activity Fee	1,000							TOTAL	132,000
TOTAL	98,300
* Tentative