Kalpavikas 2.0
Kalpavikas 2.0 is the technical fest of the School of Computer Science and Engineering at RV University. Over two days, students can compete in hackathons and coding contests, pitch ideas, learn new tools in hands-on workshops, and unwind with gaming, AR/VR and skateboarding. The sections below hold the content for each event on the website.
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Agent Zero: The Agent Survival Game
A timed survival challenge built around AI agents. Teams work through one website with multiple levels: Initialize, Decode, Decide, Adapt and a hidden final level called Survive. Each level gets harder, every mistake costs time, and teams must respond to unexpected decisions to reach the end before the deadline.
Venue
RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
25 September 2026,
10:00 AM to 1:00 PMTeam Size
2 to 3 members
Registration Fee
Rs. 300 per team
Prize
1st Rs. 4,500,
2nd Rs. 3,000,
3rd Rs. 1,500 -
Ideathon 4.0
A full day ideation event where teams tackle everyday challenges with smart and practical ideas. Participants pitch their thinking, refine their approach with feedback, and present solutions to real world problems. Open to all undergraduate students.
Venue
Homi J Bhabha and Satyajit Ray Hall, RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
25 September 2026, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Team Size
2 to 4 members
Registration Fee
Rs. 149
Prize
Cash prizes and certificates
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Argonyx’26: 24 Hour National Hackathon
The flagship hackathon of the School of Computer Science and Engineering, now in its third edition. This national level 24 hour hackathon brings innovators together to solve real world challenges, build impactful solutions and pitch their prototypes in a fast paced, startup style environment. Build, innovate, pitch and win. Sponsored by Studio1.
Venue
RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
25 to 26 September 2026
Team Size
2 to 4 members
Registration Fee
Rs. 100 per team
Prize
Prize pool up to Rs. 30,000
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Code Clash
A three hour competitive programming contest in ICPC format, judged on DOMjudge. Teams share one machine and solve problems in C, C++, Java or Python. Certificates are given to every team.
Venue
F Block Labs, RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
25 September 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Team Size
2 to 3 members
Registration Fee
Rs. 150 per team
Prize
Winner Rs. 3,000 and trophy, runner up Rs. 2,000, second runner up Rs. 1,000
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GitSetGo!: Open Source Relay Race
A team based open source relay race. Teams work on real issues and make real contributions through documentation fixes, localisation, testing and bug reporting. All students are welcome. Participants must bring a laptop and have an active GitHub account.
Venue
Multi Purpose Hall, B Block First Floor, RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
25 to 26 September 2026, 2.5 to 3 hours
Team Size
4 to 5 members
Registration Fee
Rs. 99 per team
Prize
Cash prize
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Icarus: CanSat Telemetry Analysis Challenge
Icarus fell, and the data knows why. In this CanSat challenge, teams analyse telemetry data from a failed flight, find out what went wrong, and work out how to make Icarus fly.
Venue
RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
25 September 2026
Team Size
1 to 3 members
Registration Fee
Rs. 100 per team
Prize
Prize pool of Rs. 12,000
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App Lab: How Does Your Phone Know?
A hands on session on the technology behind everyday apps, including motion sensing, OCR, GPS, object recognition, voice and haptics. Teams then build their own app and pitch it to a jury. Open to RV University students only. Participants must bring their own laptop.
Venue
B 303, RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
25 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Team Size
Up to 3 members
Registration Fee
Rs. 150 per team
Prize
1st Rs. 3,000, 2nd Rs. 2,000, 3rd Rs. 1,000, each with a certificate. Special recognition for Best Use of Technology and Most Creative App
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Escape Room: Hack the Truth
A mystery challenge with three phases, one mission and limited time. Teams solve clues and puzzles together to uncover the truth and escape before the clock runs out.
Venue
RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
25 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Team Size
4 members
Registration Fee
Rs. 300 per team
Prize
Prize pool up to Rs. 8,000
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Build with AWS: AWS Console Masterclass
A hands on AWS Console workshop covering a console walkthrough, a live demo, a guided workshop and a mini build challenge, followed by evaluation. Participants need a laptop, WiFi, Kiro IDE, AWS access and their student ID card. Only 140 seats are available and registration closes on 22 September 2026.
Venue
D202 Seminar Hall, RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
25 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Team Size
Individual
Registration Fee
Not specified
Prize
AWS certification voucher worth USD 100 for the top 3 winners
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AR/VR Challenge Arena: Experience, Complete and Explore
An immersive zone where participants try augmented and virtual reality experiences and complete challenges inside them, in association with ARK. Where imagination meets immersion.
Venue
F101, RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
25 and 26 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Team Size
Individual
Registration Fee
Free entry
Prize
Not applicable
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Cybersec CTF 2.0: Hack. Capture. Win.
A seven hour, jeopardy style Capture the Flag competition across seven arenas: Web, Crypto, Forensics, Reversing, OSINT, Stego and Pwn. Open to students from every college. Participants must bring their own laptop. Seats are limited and registration closes on 20 September 2026. Digital certificates are given to all participants.
Venue
RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
26 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Team Size
1 to 4 members (solo or squad)
Registration Fee
Not specified
Prize
Cash prizes for the top 3
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Esports Arena: FIFA
An intense one versus one FIFA tournament. Players compete head to head for cash prizes and certificates.
Venue
C-201, RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
26 September 2026, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Team Size
Individual (1v1)
Registration Fee
Rs. 100 per individual
Prize
Cash prizes and certificates
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Skateboarding: Demo and Workshop
A skateboarding demonstration and beginner friendly workshop organised by Sphere Skateboards, in association with WeSkateCo.
Venue
RV University, Bengaluru Campus
Date and Time
26 September 2026
Team Size
Individual
Registration Fee
Rs. 250
Prize
Not applicable
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