Event

INTRODUCTION

INTEGRAL PROMPT-WAR was a flagship technical event organized by Binary Battalion @ AI (Architecting Intelligence)under the Department of Computer Application during Fiesta–2026 at Integral University, Lucknow. The event focused on the emerging field of Prompt Engineering within AI-assisted software development.

It provided a platform for students to enhance technical skills, build confidence, and gain exposure to modern AI practices. Open to both internal and external participants, the event featured two prompt-based coding rounds followed by an expert interaction session with industry professionals.

In the event, total of 63 teams participated, with 30 teams advancing to Round 2 and 9 reaching the final round. The event successfully fostered innovation, collaboration, and industry readiness among participants.

EVENT OVERVIEW

The event provided a platform to build confidence, understand professional expectations, and explore emerging AI technologies. It witnessed enthusiastic participation from diverse disciplines, with both individual and two-member teams demonstrating creativity, technical skills, and adaptability to AI-driven development.

The event was formatted into three progressive rounds to evaluate participants’ endurance, speed, and technical proficiency.

Round 1: Code Marathon (Online Qualifier | 12 Hours)

• Problem shared digitally (Email/WhatsApp)
• Focus: logical design, prompt engineering, and implementation
• Outcome: Top teams shortlisted for offline rounds

Round 2: Speed Sprint (Semi-Final | 1 Hour)

• On-campus coding challenge
• Focus: speed, accuracy, and AI-assisted development
• Outcome: Top 10 teams advanced

Round 3: Grand Finale (Final Showdown | 45 Minutes)

• Restricted tools: VS Code, Copilot, and GitHub
• Prompt Development (30 mins): Solve a complex problem using advanced prompting
• Rapid-Fire Defense (15 mins): Live evaluation by judges on logic, prompts, and optimization

Tools & Technologies Utilized

• Development Environment: Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
• Primary AI Assistant: GitHub Copilot
• Supporting AI Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity
• Version Control Platform: GitHub
• Infrastructure: BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to ensure familiarity with individual development setups

Evaluation Framework

Participants were assessed on the following criteria:

• Prompt Engineering: 40%
• Code Functionality: 30%
• Code Quality & Modularity: 25%
• Repository Management: 5%

ABOUT JURY MEMBERS

The event was judged by distinguished alumni and young professionals who shared their career journey and industry insights.

1. Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Director of KSoft Vision Pvt. Ltd., He is also a distinguished academician. With more than two decades of experience at the intersection of IT Industry, Corporate Training, Research and Innovation, Dr. Singh is widely recognized for his impactful contributions to software development and Academic leadership.

2. FAIZ AHMAD Senior Test Automation Lead at Nordea Bank, Senior Test Automation Lead at Nordea Bank | ISTQB® Test Automation Engineer & Test Manager | Innovating with Playwright | Architecting Test Frameworks | AI & TensorFlow.js Enthusiast | Passionate QA Innovator.

3. MOHD ADIL Senior Software Engineer | Mobile (Android, Flutter, React Native), Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience delivering scalable, production grade mobile applications for enterprise and consumer platforms using Android, Flutter, and React Native. Proven track record of building and maintaining applications with 50,000+ downloads, integrating secure payment systems (Stripe, Razor pay), and implementing

STUDENT PARTICIPATION & WINNERS

The Integral Prompt-War was open to both internal and external students from all academic streams. Participants competed through two prompt-based coding rounds, followed by an expert interaction session where they explored industry trends, required skills, internships, and career pathways.

With enthusiastic participation from diverse academic backgrounds, the competition fostered creativity, collaboration, and adaptability among students. The multi-round structure ensured a progressive evaluation of skills, while the expert interaction provided valuable industry insights and career guidance.

The event witnessed strong enthusiasm, highlighting keen interest in emerging AI technologies and modern coding practices. A total of 63 teams registered, including 8 external teams. Out of these, 30 teams qualified for Round 2, and 9 teams advanced to the final round, showcasing high competitive spirit and talent.

CONCLUSION REMARK

Overall, the event achieved its objective of encouraging students to explore emerging technologies, strengthen their coding practices, and align themselves with current industry expectations. It stands as a significant step towards nurturing future-ready professionals equipped with AI and innovation-driven competencies.

The Department of Computer Application expresses sincere gratitude to all the judges for sharing their valuable knowledge and experiences. The department also extends special thanks to the faculty coordinators and student coordinators for successfully organizing and managing the event.

SDG MAPPING

This event is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Specifically SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 9 & SDG 17. The objective of this SDG is to address, Promoting Quality Education, Employability & Decent Work, Industry Innovation, and Strong Alumni–Academia Partnerships.