PRESENTS
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology

SLIET

PRESENTS

Annual National Technical Extravaganza

techFEST26

16 • 17 October 2026
01 // INSTITUTION & ORIGIN

ESTD. 1989

Govt. of India (MoE) • Deemed University

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Punjab

02 // SPRAWLING INFRASTRUCTURE

451 ACRES

Lush Green Eco-Campus • Punjab

State-of-the-art research labs, sports arenas & innovation blocks

03 // ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

GRADE ‘A’

NAAC Accredited Excellence

Centrally funded premier technical deemed-to-be-university

04 // NATIONAL GATHERING

10,000+

Pan-India Innovators • 16—17 Oct 2026

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techFEST'26 - SLIET Longowal Annual National Technical Festival

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Official Guidelines & Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

All essential answers on registration, passes, campus stay, travel, and competition rules for techFEST'26.

About techFEST'26 What is techFEST'26 and when is it happening?

techFEST'26 is the annual national-level technical festival of Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET Longowal), deemed university under the Ministry of Education (Govt. of India), NAAC 'A' accredited. The festival takes place on 16 • 17 October 2026 across SLIET's lush green 451-acre campus in Longowal, Punjab.

Teams & Spot Entry Can team members be from different colleges, and is spot registration available?

Yes! Cross-college and cross-departmental teams are warmly welcomed across all competitions (including Robozar robotics, Plexus hackathons, Kermis esports, and model exhibitions). You can collaborate with students from any recognized institution across India. While online registration on Unstop is strongly recommended to guarantee competition slots and hostel allocation, spot registration desks will also be active at the campus for last-minute entries on 16 & 17 October 2026.

Passes & Fees What are the registration fees and payment tiers?

Festival access is structured into 3 clear options based on your institution and accommodation needs:

CAMPUS PASS

SLIET Students

₹0 / member

Free entry for all bona fide students of SLIET Longowal.

  • 100% Free of Cost (₹0)
  • Access to all 60+ competitions & workshops
  • Valid SLIET ID card required at check-in
  • Official Certificate of Participation
RECOMMENDED

Tier 1: With Stay

₹599 / member

Ideal for outstation students traveling to campus.

  • Campus student hostel stay included
  • Full access to all registered events & workshops
  • Subsidized meals @ ~₹50/diet in campus mess
  • Official Certificate of Participation
STANDARD PASS

Tier 2: Event Only

₹299 / member

For participants arranging their own off-campus lodging.

  • Full access to all registered events & workshops
  • Campus entry for both festival days
  • Access to exhibition arenas & guest sessions
  • Official Certificate of Participation
*For team competitions, registration fees apply dynamically per registered member on Unstop. Register Pass on Unstop →
Competitions & Prizes Can I enter multiple events and what are the prizes?

Yes, you can register for multiple competitions across any of our 13 technical domains (Robozar robotics, Plexus coding & AI, Karyarachna, Kermis esports, etc.) as long as round schedules do not clash. Winners receive cash prizes, trophies, and excellence certificates; every attendee receives a verified Certificate of Participation.

Campus Stay & Travel What accommodation, meals, and travel options are provided?

Hostel rooms with 24/7 security are allocated for Tier 1 pass holders on campus. Subsidized vegetarian mess meals (~₹50/diet) are available in student hostels. The nearest railway stations are Sangrur (SAG, ~18 km) and Dhuri (DUI, ~32 km), with direct buses connecting from Chandigarh, Patiala, Ludhiana, and Delhi ISBT.

Still have questions about your participation?

Our organizing desk and student domain managers are here to assist.

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