Name: Escape the Server
Start: 2026-09-12T07:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-12T09:00:00.000Z
Location: Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Escape the Server is a technical escape-room challenge organized by NMIMS Chandigarh as part of Anviksha – The Epoch 2026. Participants form recovery squads tasked with stopping an emergency server shutdown and uncovering the mystery behind Dr. Meera Kapoor’s disappearance. The event blends technical problem-solving with a murder-mystery narrative, requiring teams to work through five sequential technical locks involving coding, networking, logical reasoning, and cryptography.

Who it's for:

Open to all college students.
Teams of 3–5 members.

Format:

Five-lock technical escape-room format, completed in sequence:
1. Decoding Access Data – Decode a badge-swipe log to reveal a contradictory timeline.
2. Debugging Corrupted Code – Repair a corrupted script to uncover information discovered by Dr. Meera Kapoor.
3. Tracing an Intruder – Use network, IP, MAC, and ARP tracing to investigate a suspect’s device.
4. Discovering the Hidden Recovery Key – Find the recovery key hidden within evidence related to the motive.
5. Executing the Final Restore Command – Submit the recovery key and identify the person responsible.
Core mission window: 60 minutes.
Teams may use up to 3 hints, each carrying a point penalty.

Duration:

Scheduled from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on 12th September 2026.
Session includes check-in, story briefing, station setup, the 60-minute mission, and final submission.

Rules:

Teams must consist of 3–5 members.
Complete the five locks in the designated sequence.
Solve challenges using your own technical and logical reasoning.
Complete the mission within the allotted time.
Follow all instructions from organizers and row volunteers.
Interference with other teams or event infrastructure leads to immediate disqualification.
Only permitted resources, hints, and systems may be used.
Outside devices or pre-shared answers are not allowed.
Each team gets 3 hints; each hint incurs a point penalty.
Organizers' decisions are final and binding.

Venue:

Computer Lab F-203, NMIMS Chandigarh.

Capacity:

60 participants.

Prizes:

1st Prize: ₹3,000
2nd Prize: ₹2,000
3rd Prize: ₹1,000
Total prize pool: ₹6,000, plus certificates for winners and participation certificates for all participants.

Registration Deadline: 2026-09-11

This event is part of Anviksha – The Epoch, NMIMS Chandigarh's annual techno-cultural fest, known for fostering innovation and technical skills among students. Escape the Server offers a unique opportunity to apply technical knowledge in a fun, team-based challenge while competing for cash prizes and certificates.

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