Q-AURA 2026

ENLISTMENT WINDOW CLOSES IN

TARGET DEADLINE: 11 OCTOBER 2026 • 06:00 PM IST

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OFFICIAL BATTLEGROUND TREASURY

WIN BIG. INNOVATE BIGGER.

🔥 CASH PRIZES ARE WAITING FOR THE TOP 3 HACKATHON WINNERS! 🔥

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2ND PLACE

RUNNER UP BOUNTY

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1ST PLACE

CHAMPION CASH PRIZE

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3RD PLACE

2ND RUNNER UP

⚡ 5-Hour Prototype Hackathon (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) • 3 Members Per Team • Cash Prizes for Top 3 • Certificates Provided • Student Kits

01 Technical Workshop

Cyber Forge

Deep-dive hands-on practical cybersecurity workshop. Learn real-world threat hunting, ethical vulnerability auditing, and defensive tactics like a professional.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2 Hours)

02 Technical Workshop

Cloud Craft

Explore scalable AWS cloud architectures, microservices, containerization pipelines, and real-world deployment cases across the enterprise cloud ecosystem.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2 Hours)

03 CTF Warfare

CTF Challenge

High-octane Capture The Flag battlefield. Solve cryptographic riddles, analyze packet captures, exploit vulnerable binaries, discover hidden flags, and top the leaderboard.

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM (2.5 Hours)

04 5 Hours • 3 Per Team 🏆

Hackathon (5 Hours)

5-hour rapid prototyping marathon (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM). Build innovative solutions in 5 hours. Work in teams of 3, turn ideas into real projects. Top 3 teams win sovereign cash bounties!

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (5 Hours) • 3 Per Team

05 AI Creativity

Prompt Generating

Craft high-precision generative AI prompts to produce stunning visual art and solve creative synthesis challenges under rapid countdown timers.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (1.5 Hours)

06 Photography

Click N Chill

On-campus photography competition. Frame raw perspectives, capture high-contrast aesthetics, and express compelling thematic visual stories through your camera lens.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (1.5 Hours)

07 Logic & Speed

Quiz Competition

High-voltage battle of speed and intellect. Test logical deduction, technical algorithms, speed trivia, and pop-culture tech knowledge. Think, buzz, conquer!

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (1 Hour)

◈ ENLISTMENT DIRECTIVES:
• Each operative can register for exactly one Technical event and one Non-Technical event.
• Hackathon is a team event (strictly 3 members per team: 1 Leader + 2 Teammates) with a registration fee of ₹300 per team.
• Standard registration fee for other events: ₹250 per participant.
• Food & Accommodation: Will NOT be provided.
• Upload payment confirmation screenshot to validate submission.
• Instant Registration Pass: You will be able to download and print your official event pass immediately upon submission.

01. OPERATIVE CREDENTIALS

First Name * First name is required.

Last Name * Last name is required.

Mobile Number (WhatsApp) * Enter a valid 10-digit Indian mobile number.

Email Address * Enter a valid email address.

College / Institution Name * Please enter your college name.

02. SELECT EVENTS & PARTICIPATION TRACK

OFFICIAL PARTICIPATION DIRECTIVES & TRACKS:

TRACK 1: HACKATHON ALONE
Exclusive 5-Hour Prototype Sprint (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM). ₹300 / Team (3 Members). Cannot pair with any other event.

TRACK 2: 1 WORKSHOP + 1 EVENT
Choose 1 Technical Workshop + 1 Event (CTF, Prompt, Photo, or Quiz). ₹250 / Student.

TRACK 3: UP TO 2 EVENTS
Choose 2 Events from CTF, Prompt, Photo, or Quiz (No Workshop & No Hackathon). ₹250 / Student.

ℹ️ Status: Click any event card below to choose your track

TRACK 1 · HACKATHON (STANDALONE SPRINT)

04 · Hackathon (5 Hours) 🏆

Team Prototype Sprint (Strictly 3 Members) • Top 3 Cash Bounties • ₹300 / Team

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Exclusive)

HACKATHON STRIKE TEAM PROTOCOL

⚠️ Strictly 3 operatives per team (1 Team Leader + 2 Teammates). Registration Fee: ₹300 per team.

Team Call-Sign / Name * Enter team name.

👑 Operative 1: Team Leader

Leader Name * Team leader name is required.

Leader Mobile * Valid phone required.

Leader Email * Valid email required.

👥 Operative 2: Teammate

Teammate 2 name is required.

👥 Operative 3: Teammate

Teammate 3 name is required.

TRACK 2 · TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS (CHOOSE AT MOST 1)

Workshops run in parallel from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Choose 1 Workshop, then pair it with 1 Event below.

01 · Cyber Forge

Technical Workshop • Practical Hands-on Cybersecurity • ₹250 / Student

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

02 · Cloud Craft

Technical Workshop • AWS Cloud Services & Architecture • ₹250 / Student

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

TRACK 3 · COMPETITIONS & ARENAS (PAIR WITH WORKSHOP OR PICK 2)

Pair 1 event with your chosen Workshop, OR pick up to 2 events from this group (No Workshop & No Hackathon).

03 · CTF Challenge

Capture The Flag Battlefield • Exploitation & Flag Hunting

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

05 · Prompt Generating

AI Creative Synthesis • Visual Prompting Speed Challenge

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

06 · Click N Chill

Visual Storytelling • On-Campus Lens & Aesthetic Competition

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

07 · Quiz Competition

Speed & Logic Showdown • Technical & General Trivia

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

⚠️ Please select at least ONE event or workshop to proceed with registration.

04. PAYMENT VERIFICATION

Standard Fee: ₹250 / Student

Hackathon Team: ₹300 / Team

OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY UPI PORTAL

Federal Bank UPI QR Code - Rathinam Global Deemed to be University

UPI ID: rgdeemeduni01qr@fbl

Federal Bank • Rathinam Global Deemed to be University

Scan QR Code or Use UPI ID:
Scan the Federal Bank QR code using any UPI App (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM), or pay directly to UPI ID rgdeemeduni01qr@fbl.

Verify Recipient & Enter Exact Fee:
Confirm the payee account: RATHINAM GLOBAL DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY.
• Standard Events: ₹250 / Student
• Hackathon Strike Team: ₹300 / Team

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Dr. K. Geetha

Dean – School of Quantum Science Computing & AI

Dr. S. Palanivel Rajan

Dean – School of Engineering & Emerging Technology

Dr. S. Manikandan

Dean – CAT, Emerging and Specialized Learning

Dr. S. Raja

Professor & Head, Dept. of Computer Science

Dr. A. Uthiramoorthy

Professor & Head, Dept. of RSmart Pro

Dr. D. Vimal Kumar

Professor & Head, Dept. of Artificial Intelligence

Dr. S. Karthikeyan

Professor & Head, Dept. of Computing & Cyber Security

Mrs. Udaya Nirmala Mary

Head, Dept. of Information Technology

Dr. P. Sukumar

Faculty Coordinator

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Mr. V. Arthanarieswara

Faculty Coordinator

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Mr. M. Saravana Kumar

Faculty Coordinator

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Mr. S. Sunil Kumar

Faculty of CyberSecurity & Cyber Forensics

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Mr. M. Veera Surya

Faculty Coordinator

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K Ajithkumar

Student Coordinator

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M. Dhanush

Student Coordinator

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Student Coordinator

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Student Coordinator

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Student Coordinator

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You have successfully registered for Q-AURA 2026.

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OFFICIAL REGISTRATION PASS

Download or print your official registration slip now. Present this pass at Tower-C Think Tank Theater on October 14, 2026.

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WIN BIG. INNOVATE BIGGER.

CHALLENGE ARENAS

Cyber Forge

Cloud Craft

CTF Challenge

Hackathon (5 Hours)

Prompt Generating

Click N Chill

Quiz Competition

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION

04 · Hackathon (5 Hours) 🏆

👑 Operative 1: Team Leader

👥 Operative 2: Teammate

👥 Operative 3: Teammate

01 · Cyber Forge

02 · Cloud Craft

03 · CTF Challenge

05 · Prompt Generating

06 · Click N Chill

07 · Quiz Competition

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE