Interface Branch Chapter

Introduction

The Interface Branch Chapter of Computer Engineering is a student-led organization dedicated to fostering a community of learners and innovators in the field of computer engineering. The chapter organizes activities, workshops, and events to enhance technical and soft skills among its members. Recently, the chapter organized two major events: "Lord of the Code" and "Kurukshetra Gaming Event," aimed at promoting coding skills, teamwork, and strategic thinking.

Event Summary

I. Lord of the Code

"Lord of the Code" was a competitive programming contest challenging participants with various coding problems. The event's primary objectives were to encourage problem-solving skills, promote a coding culture, and identify top programming talents.

Event Details

• Date: May 24-25, 2024
• Venue: Computer Engineering Lab, Main Building
• Participants: Over 100 students from various engineering departments
• Format: Individual

Event Structure

1. Preliminary Round:

• 60 problems testing aptitude
• Duration: 2 hours
• Top 15% advanced to the final round

2. Final Round:

• 9 more challenging problems
• Duration: 2 hours
• Emphasis on optimization and efficient algorithms

Highlights

Top Performers:

• Yash Karakoti, Computer Engineering (3rd Year)
• Rahul Kumayan, Information Technology (3rd Year)
• Shubham Kandpal, Computer Engineering (3rd Year)

II. Kurukshetra

"Kurukshetra" was a gaming competition featuring popular games like FIFA, Tekken, Valorant, and Battle Ground Mobile India (BGMI). The event aimed to promote strategic thinking, teamwork, and reflexes.

Event Details

Event Structure

Tekken:

• Knockout rounds leading to finals

FIFA Tournament:

• Single-elimination format

Valorant:

• Team-based first-person shooter game
• Teams of 5 players each
• Knockout rounds leading to finals

BGMI:

• Team-based first-person shooter game
• Teams of 4 players each
• Knockout rounds leading to finals

Highlights

Tekken Champions:

• Winner: Karan Shah (58881)
• Runner Up: Vinod Kumar Chaudhary (60282)

FIFA Tournament:

• Winner: Kartik Purohit
• Runner Up: Jatin Karki (56269)

Valorant Tournament:

• Winner: Team Badmos
• Utkarsh Nandan Doharey (57514)
• Mithil M Pathak (57436)
• Kaustubh Lohani (57429)
• Aditya Upadhyay (58016)
• Shivang Goswami (57454)
• Runner Up: Team Minus Tempo
• Harshit Kumar (60430)
• Aryan Panday (60361)
• Saranya Sah (60507)
• Aditya Samant (60866)
• Shrestha Rawat (61045)

BGMI:

• Shubham Bhatt (58010)
• Himanshu Kharola (58606)
• Sameer Ahmed Malik (58609)
• Ansh Mishra (58605)

Impact and Feedback

The events were highly successful, with enthusiastic participation and positive feedback. Participants appreciated the opportunity to test their skills and enjoyed the competitive yet friendly atmosphere. The organization was praised for its smooth execution and professional management.

Organizational Feedback

Conclusion

The Interface Branch Chapter's events, "Lord of the Code" and "Kurukshetra Gaming Event," successfully enhanced coding skills, strategic thinking, and fostered a spirit of healthy competition among students. These events have set a high standard for future activities and significantly contributed to the vibrant student community within the Computer Engineering department.