Where Ideas Ignite. Innovation Accelerates.
Two days, six events, one arena. Join us for Catalysis V4, where coders, strategists, and creators compete, collaborate, and rise to the top.
Event Highlights
2 Days
6 Events
100+ Participants
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Leaderboard
#Climb the ranks and secure your spot at the top.
Leaderboard
#Climb the ranks and secure your spot at the top.
Event Highlights
2 Days
6 Events
100+ Participants
Register
Register
What is Catalysis?
Catalysis is more than just an event. It's a platform built to spark innovation and push ideas into reality. Across two action-packed days, participants battle it out in six unique events spanning technical challenges, gaming, speed typing, and startup pitching.
April 17 and 18 at DSCE Bangalore. Open to students from all branches. A space to learn, compete, collaborate, and grow.
What is Catalysis?
Catalysis is more than just an event. It's a platform built to spark innovation and push ideas into reality. Across two action-packed days, participants battle it out in six unique events spanning technical challenges, gaming, speed typing, and startup pitching.
April 17 and 18 at DSCE Bangalore. Open to students from all branches. A space to learn, compete, collaborate, and grow.
Discover and Explore Upcoming Events Near You
Explore an extensive variety of events designed to inspire and engage innovators of all kinds, offering unique opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in your creative journey.
DSA SMACKDOWN
TECHNICAL
PITCH PERFECT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Stay on track, Trainer
Two days of challenges. Pick your arena and rise to the top.
OPENING CEREMONY
MAIN AUDITORIUM
09:00 - 10:00
TECHNOSEEK
ROOM 205
10:15 - 12:30
Navigate mind-bending puzzles hidden across campus. First team to crack the final code wins.
LUNCH BREAK
MAIN AUDITORIUM
12:30 - 13:30
CODING RELAY
DEV ARENA
13:30 - 15:30
Tag-team coding under pressure. Pass the keyboard and never break the chain.
BREAK
MAIN AUDITORIUM
15:30 - 16:30
THURSDAY
17/04
OPENING CEREMONY
MAIN AUDITORIUM
09:00 - 10:00
TECHNOSEEK
ROOM 205
10:15 - 12:30
Navigate mind-bending puzzles hidden across campus. First team to crack the final code wins.
LUNCH BREAK
MAIN AUDITORIUM
12:30 - 13:30
CODING RELAY
DEV ARENA
13:30 - 15:30
Tag-team coding under pressure. Pass the keyboard and never break the chain.
BREAK
MAIN AUDITORIUM
15:30 - 16:30
FRIDAY
18/04
DSA SMACKDOWN
ROOM 205
09:30 - 11:30
Crack algorithms under a strict time limit. Efficiency is your only ally.
TYPEMASTER
ROOM 205
11:30 - 12:30
Type fast. Stay accurate. Only the swiftest and most precise will survive.
LUNCH BREAK
MAIN AUDITORIUM
12:30 - 13:30
CLASH ROYALE
ROOM 205
13:30 - 14:30
Outmaneuver opponents in this fast-paced 1v1 card battle. Prove your deck mastery.
PITCH PERFECT
ROOM 205
14:30 - 15:30
Present your startup idea to judges. Impress with innovation, feasibility, and delivery.
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
MAIN AUDITORIUM
15:30 - 16:00
CLOSING CEREMONY
MAIN AUDITORIUM
16:00 - 16:30
Moments from the Past
Explore a detailed look at our past events and experience the vibrant energy that truly defines Catalysis, showcasing the passion and innovation that drive our community forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers. Feel free to reach out anytime and we'll be happy to help.
Catalysis is a 2-day interdepartmental technical fest organised by team Genesis of the Department of Information Science and Engineering.
Catalysis V4 will take place on April 17-18, 2026, at the Department of Information Science and Engineering, DSCE Bangalore.
The fest is open to all students from DSCE, DSU, and DSATM. Students from all three campuses are welcome to join!
The fest includes Technoseek (scavenger hunt), Coding Relay (team coding), DSA Smackdown (algorithms), Typemaster (typing speed), Clash Royale (gaming), and Pitch Perfect (startup pitching).
Absolutely! Catalysis welcomes tech enthusiasts from all branches to come and unleash their skills.
Yes! There is a total prize pool of over Rs. 25,000 across all events, plus trophies, merit certificates, and bragging rights.
Register online through the official website using the Register Now button and secure your spot at Catalysis V4.
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