Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 5:30 am – 5:30 pm
What it is The Reverse Engineering Challenge is a hands-on electronics competition run by Elecfest as part of Shaastra, the annual tech festival of IIT Madras. Participants are presented with incomplete or faulty circuits and must diagnose, debug, and complete them so they perform the intended function.
Who it's for Engineering students and hardware enthusiasts with an interest in electrical, electronics, embedded, and signal processing domains. Teams of one or two are allowed, and both intercollegiate and interdisciplinary teams are welcome - so a coder and a circuits person can pair up.
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About the organiser Shaastra is IIT Madras' flagship annual technology festival, known for a broad slate of engineering competitions, workshops, and exhibitions. Elecfest is the electronics-focused vertical within it, and this challenge sits alongside other hardware and circuit-design events. The festival draws participants from colleges across India and carries a reputation for rigorous, well-organised technical contests.
Logistics Held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a hybrid format. Registration is free, and the registration deadline is 9 December 2026. Further instructions are shared through groups formed after registration, and participants are advised to check the Unstop page for updates.