Snap Syntax - Cognizance 2026
IIT Roorkee
📌 About the Event
Snap Syntax is a web development challenge where participants recreate a given web page from memory using only HTML and CSS. Teams observe an initial web page briefly and must reproduce its layout, elements, and design without continuous visual reference. The challenge tests memory retention, creativity, adaptability, and coding efficiency under time pressure, with intermittent visual glimpses allowed during the event.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Eligibility:
- Students pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s degree in any discipline.
- Team Size:
- Maximum up to 4 members.
- Effort Level: High
- Requires design recall, HTML/CSS coding, and time-bound execution
- Submission Type:
- Code pushed to a publicly visible GitHub repository
- Website deployed using GitHub Pages
- GitHub repository link uploaded on the prescribed platform
- Submissions using JavaScript are rejected
📅 Important Dates
Registration – Ongoing
Deadline – March 12, 2026
This contest is part of Cognizance 2026, held on 13th March 2026 – 15th March 2026.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
| Prize Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Prize Pool | ₹60,000 |
📑Problem Statement
🎯Execution Details
- Event duration: 3 hours
- First visual shown at the beginning for 1 minute
- One-minute visual shown at the end of each hour
📞Point of Contacts
Pranav Khinde – +91 72494 63917
Harshal – +91 98715 43550