STACK'D: THE Mega DSA Contest Event Report

Event Title: STACK’D: The Logic Verse, Mega DSA Contest
Date: February 16th , 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
Mode: Offline
Venue: Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (Room No.131 and 132)
Organiser: GDG MAIT
Number of Registrations: 183
Turnout: 152

Event Overview:
The STACK’D – Offline DSA Contest, organized by Google Developer Groups MAIT, was conducted on 16th February 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM as a three-hour technical event focused on strengthening Data Structures and Algorithms skills. The event witnessed 180+ registrations and an impressive 150+ offline turnout, reflecting strong community participation.
The event was strategically divided into two segments. The first 1 hour 30 minutes featured an insightful technical session conducted by Coding Blocks, where participants gained guidance on structured DSA preparation, competitive programming strategies, and industry-relevant best practices. This was followed by a 1 hour 30 minutes DSA contest, consisting of 4+ carefully curated problems ranging from mid-level to high-level difficulty. The contest challenged participants to demonstrate analytical thinking, coding efficiency, and time management under real competitive conditions.
All participants were awarded certificates of participation. The top performers were recognized with exclusive goodies sponsored by Coding Blocks — the first position received a Coding Blocks bag, T-shirt, and diary; the second position received a Coding Blocks bag and diary; and the third position was awarded a Coding Blocks diary. STACK’D successfully combined mentorship, competition, and community collaboration, making it a high-impact offline DSA event.

Highlights of the Event:

1) Grand Opening & Briefing: The event commenced with a welcome note by Google Developer Groups MAIT,where participants were introduced to the agenda, contest rules, and evaluation criteria to ensure clarity and fair competition.

2) Strong Participation: STACK’D received 180+ registrations with 150+ students present oƯline, creating a high-energy and competitive atmosphere.

3) Expert-Led Technical Session: A 1.5-hour power-packed session was conducted by Coding Blocks, focusing on DSA preparation strategies, optimization techniques, and competitive programming insights.

4) Industry-Relevant Insights: Participants gained exposure to real-world applications of DSA concepts in placements, coding interviews, and problem-solving scenarios.

5) Timed Competitive Contest: A 1.5-hour coding challenge featuring 4+ mid-to-high level problems tested participants’ analytical thinking and coding eƯiciency.

6) Real Contest Simulation: The oƯline format replicated an authentic competitive programming environment, encouraging strategic problem prioritization and optimized solutions.

7) Skill Development: The event strengthened participants’ understanding of algorithms, data structures, and time management under pressure.

8) Recognition & Rewards: All attendees received participation certificates, while the top three performers were awarded exclusive Coding Blocks goodies

Event Overview:
The event commenced at 2:00 PM with a formal welcome address by Google Developer Groups MAIT, setting the tone for an engaging and competitive learning experience. This was followed by a comprehensive briefing on the contest structure, rules, scoring pattern, and the overall flow of the three-hour event. Clear guidelines regarding expectations, code of conduct, and evaluation transparency were shared to ensure a fair, disciplined, and competitive environment for all participants.

From 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM, an expert-led technical session was conducted by Coding Blocks, focusing on effective DSA preparation roadmaps, optimization strategies, competitive programming techniques, and their relevance in real-world placement scenarios. The session proved highly interactive, with participants actively engaging by asking insightful questions and gaining clarity on advanced problem-solving approaches and performance enhancement methods.
At 3:30 PM, the live STACK’D DSA Contest commenced and continued for 1.5 hours. The contest featured four or more mid-to-high difficulty problems, carefully designed to assess participants’ logical reasoning, algorithmic efficiency, and ability to manage time under pressure. The competitive environment simulated real contest conditions, encouraging participants to think critically and code efficiently.Throughout the contest, participants demonstrated strategic thinking by prioritizing problems, optimizing their solutions, and adapting quickly to challenges. The diversity of problem statements ensured a thorough evaluation of both conceptual understanding and practical implementation skills.
After 5:00 PM, all submissions were evaluated, results were compiled, and the winners were announced. The event concluded with the distribution of certificates to all participants and special recognition of the top three performers with sponsored goodies. This marked the successful completion of STACK’D, leaving participants with valuable insights, hands-on experience, and a strong sense of accomplishment.

Key Outcomes:

1) Enhanced Conceptual Clarity: Participants strengthened their understanding of core Data Structures and Algorithms concepts through both the expert session and competitive problem-solving.

2) Practical Competitive Exposure: Attendees gained real-time contest experience, improving their coding efficiency, logical reasoning, and time management under pressure.

3) Strategic Problem-Solving Approach: The technical session by Coding Blocks equipped participants with structured preparation strategies and optimization techniques applicable to placements and coding interviews.

4) Increased Motivation & Engagement: Organized by Google Developer Groups MAIT, the event fostered healthy competition, boosted confidence, and encouraged participants to continue advancing their DSA journey.

Conclusion:
The STACK’D – Offline DSA Contest successfully created a dynamic platform for students to enhance their problem-solving and competitive programming skills. Through an insightful technical session by Coding Blocks and a high-intensity coding contest, participants gained both conceptual clarity and practical exposure.
Organized by Google Developer Groups MAIT, the event fostered learning, healthy competition, and community collaboration. With strong participation, engaging interactions, and recognition of top performers, STACK’D concluded as an impactful and memorable DSA-focused initiative.