Mangayarkarasi College of Engineering
NEXORA'26
A one-web symposium by the Departments of CSE & IT — where builders, thinkers and quick-witted guessers swing into the same arena. Four technical missions, five instinct-testing games, one night to prove your worth.
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Event Day — 10 Sept 2026
Registrations close — 9 Sept 2026
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Venue & Logistics
Mangayarkarasi College of Engineering hosts Nexora 2026 — a single-day, single-campus symposium. Come early, the queue at Hackxora's check-in tends to web itself shut fast.
10 Sept 2026
Reg. closes 9 Sept
Dept. of CSE & IT
Side A — Logic & Build
Technical Events
Four missions for the ones who'd rather ship code than talk about it. Bring a team, a laptop, and a plan B.
MISSION FILE — 01
Hackxora
Hackathon- Build innovative solutions.
- Solve real-world problems.
- Develop a working prototype.
- Showcase creativity and technical skills.
- Judged on relevance, implementation, impact, presentation & feasibility.
Event Requirements
- Systems & internet connection
Rules
- Participants must work in teams of 4.
- The solution should address the given problem statement.
- Use of AI tools is allowed.
- Teams must develop and demonstrate their proposed solution.
- Participants must present their project to the judging panel.
- Plagiarism should be avoided.
Judging Criteria 100 marks
- Relevance 20
- Implementation 20
- Real-time impact 20
- Presentation 20
- Feasibility 20
MISSION FILE — 02
Inquisia
Paper Presentation- Present innovative technical ideas.
- Explore emerging technologies.
- Demonstrate research and knowledge.
- Showcase originality and innovation.
- Judged on idea, implementation, innovation, presentation & Q&A.
Rules
- Presentation time: 5 minutes + 2 minutes Q&A.
- Originality — plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
- Format: PPT/PDF with a maximum of 08 slides.
Slides Should Cover
- Project title, problem statement & proposed solution
- Implementation, outcome, feasibility & future scope
- Challenges and conclusion
Judging Criteria
- Innovation and creativity
- Presentation
- Feasibility and originality
- Technical knowledge and clarity
- Q&A
MISSION FILE — 03
Netwarz
Low-Code / No-Code- Build solutions using low-code platforms.
- Build solutions using no-code platforms.
MISSION FILE — 04
Enigma
UI / UX- Design creative digital interfaces.
- Solve a given design challenge.
- Focus on usability and user experience.
- Showcase creativity and design thinking.
- Create attractive and functional solutions.
Rules
- Use of AI tools and pre-designed UI templates is restricted.
- Participants must complete the quiz to unlock the hidden UI elements.
- Knowledge of UI/UX design is required.
- Attempting to bypass the decoding mechanism may lead to disqualification.
Judging Criteria 100 marks
- Visual accuracy 40
- Layout, alignment & spacing 25
- Typography, colors & styling 15
- Quiz / decoding performance 10
- Time management 10
Two Sides, One Web
Build it, or outsmart it.
Side B — Mind & Instinct
Non-Technical Events
Think. Guess. Survive. Five rapid-fire games built on nerve, memory and pure instinct — no code required.
GAME FILE — 01
Crack the Prompt
Choose. Act. Interpret. Create.- Round 1 — Choose the Slot: Member 1 draws a 3-line prompt and acts it out.
- Round 2 — Act & Interpret: Member 2 watches and re-acts their interpretation.
- Round 3 — Create the Image: Member 3 builds an AI image from what they saw.
- One prompt, three minds — can it survive two rounds of acting?
Rules
- Each team must have exactly 3 members.
- Follow the round order strictly.
- Do not speak, write, or give any hints.
- No showing of prompt, phone, or gestures that reveal text.
- Use of AI image generation tools is allowed in Round 3 only.
- Decision of the judges will be final.
Requirements
- Team of 3 members, 15 minutes total (5 min/round)
- Smartphone / tablet / laptop for image generation
- Stable internet connection
Judging Criteria 50 marks
- Keyword accuracy & scene representation
- Interpretation accuracy
- Overall creativity & presentation
GAME FILE — 02
Signal Hunt
Connect the Wi-Fi- Find hidden clues and signals.
- Test observation and reasoning.
- Decode information.
- Connect clues to find answers.
- Challenge your detective skills.
Requirements
- Smartphone
- Valid college ID card
- Stable internet connection
Rules
- Each team must consist of 3 members.
- Scan the given QR codes and solve the clues to find the next location.
- Follow the QR codes in the correct sequence.
- Complete the hunt within the given time limit.
- No copying, sharing of clues, or external assistance is allowed.
- Damaging or tampering with QR codes is strictly prohibited.
- Scan the final QR code and connect to the designated Wi-Fi.
- Any malpractice will lead to disqualification.
- First team to complete the hunt and connect to the final Wi-Fi wins.
- Judges' decision will be final.
GAME FILE — 03
Ctrl + Guess
Guessing Game- Guess answers from clues.
- Test observation and intuition.
- Challenge your general knowledge.
- Think fast and respond accurately.
- Compete through fun guessing rounds.
Rules
- The use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or any other AI-based tools is strictly prohibited.
- Teams must complete each round within the given time limit.
- Any form of cheating, malpractice, or unfair assistance will result in immediate disqualification.
Judging Criteria
- Time management
- Score based ranking
GAME FILE — 04
The Heist
Mystery / Puzzle- Solve mystery-based challenges.
- Follow clues and crack puzzles.
- Use teamwork and strategy.
- Make smart decisions.
- Complete the mission and escape.
Rules
- Teams compete against each other.
- Complete challenges to collect clues, keys and codes.
- Use the collected clues to crack the final vault.
- The team with the highest score / fastest successful heist wins.
Judging Criteria
- Speed
- Accuracy
- Teamwork
- Strategy
- Final vault completion
GAME FILE — 05
Whizper
Whizper of Songs- Sing, express and connect through music.
- Decode whispered clues and hidden messages.
- Test concentration and memory.
- Communicate effectively with your team.
- Accuracy and quick thinking are key.
Event Requirements
- All materials will be provided by us
Rules
- Each team must have 2–3 members.
- One member must wear headphones with loud music.
- No verbal communication is allowed.
- Communication is allowed only through lip-reading and gestures.
- No writing, typing, or mobile phones are allowed.
- The given task must be completed within the allotted time.
- Any form of cheating will lead to disqualification.
- Judge's decision is final.
Judging Criteria
- Accuracy
- Team coordination
- Time management
- Task completion
Suit Up
Registration is open
Closes 9 Sept 2026, 11:59 PM
On-spot: ₹250 (others) · ₹350 (hackathon)
Pick your side — technical or non-technical — and lock your spot before the web closes. One form, all nine events, two minutes. Can't fill the form in time? No problem — walk-ins can register on the spot on event day for ₹250 (₹350 for the hackathon).
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