Trade of Titans - Cognizance 2026
IIT Roorkee
📌 About the Event
Welcome to the thrilling realm of the Trade of Titans, where the extraordinary comes to life and legendary characters take center stage. Participants step into a world where heroes and villains collide in a dazzling display of power and intrigue. In this unique event, iconic characters will be up for grabs as bidders unleash their inner hero or villain, competing in a super-powered bidding war for the ages.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Auction-Based Strategy Competition
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate/Postgraduate students of any discipline
- Team Size:
- Maximum team size: 4
- Effort Level: High
- Based on a strategic bidding system, tier-based purchases, structured point allocation, and competitive team format.
- Submission Type:
- Live auction-style bidding competition
📅 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 | ₹50,000 |
📑Problem Statement
🎯Execution Details
Auction Structure
- Maximum purchases per team: 12
- High Tier: 2
- Mid Tier: 4
- Low Tier: 6
- Point System:
- High Tier: 100 points
- Mid Tier: 60 points
- Low Tier: 40 points
Rules
- Bid retractions are not allowed
- Auctioneer’s decision is final in case of “Right to Choose Bid”
- Every character available for bidding only once
- Team must own minimum of 5 characters (else disqualified)
- Participants must raise bidder number/paddle to place bid
- Character list shared one day before auction
📞Point of Contacts
Jitesh Jatawat: +91 79766 70331
Tanuj Yadav: +91 72063 16338