Event Overview

Phys Fusion 2026 is a departmental event organised by the Department of Physics as part of Innovfest-2026, Chandigarh University's annual innovation and technology festival. The event is designed to seamlessly integrate Physics, Quantum Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence, providing a dynamic platform for undergraduate students to explore emerging scientific frontiers through competition, collaboration, and innovation.

The event brings together three engaging components-Quiz, Quantum & Al in Action, and Ideathon-to promote scientific curiosity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students from diverse academic backgrounds.

Prizes:

Total Cash Prize Pool: 724,000/-

First Prize

$11,000/-+ Certificate of Excellence

Second Prize

78,000/-+ Certificate of Merit

Third Prize

75,000/-+ Certificate of Merit

All participants will be awarded participation certificates in accordance with Innovfest, and the winners will be honored with trophies.
Who Can Participate?

& Undergraduate and Postgraduate students from any discipline

• Individual or team participation (teams of 2 members)

• No prior expertise in Quantum Physics or Al required

• Interdisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged

If you are curious about Physics, Quantum technologies, Artificial Intelligence, problem-solving, innovation, or real-world scientific applications, Phys Fusion 2026 is the perfect platform for you.

Event Structure

PhysX Fusion follows a three-phase academic and innovation-driven structure, designed to progressively assess students' conceptual understanding, awareness of emerging technologies, and innovative thinking in the domains of Physics, Quantum Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence.

Outcome:

Phase I will consist of an online quiz. Based on quiz scores, the top 100 participants will be shortlisted.

Phase Il will include an awareness session for all the registered candidates. Also, shortlisted participants will be invited to submit their ideathon ideas.

From these submissions, the top 10 ideas will be selected.

Phase Ill will be an offline round, where the shortlisted teams will present their ideas in front of an external judging panel.

Phase I: Online Quiz (Screening Round)

Registration link: https://forms.gle/hBZzH5tk8RMj3wCv7

Scan for registration:

Last Date of Registration:

31 st January 2026

The first phase is an online quiz aimed at evaluating students' foundational knowledge and analytical ability.
The first phase is an online quiz aimed at evaluating students' foundational knowledge and analytical ability.

Quiz Coverage:

• Logical Reasoning

• General Physics

• Recent Technological Advancements

• Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Based on performance, the top 100 scorers will be shortlisted

Phase lI: Awareness Session - "Quantum & Al in Action"

Mode: Online

Date: 04th February 2026

Venue: Seminar Hall - Dd1

This phase focuses on knowledge enrichment and future readiness, featuring expert talks and interactive discussions on:

• Awareness session on Quantum Physics and Artificial Intelligence

• Translating physics concepts into real-world solutions

• Emerging research and career opportunities in Quantum & Al

Phase III: Ideathon (Innovation & Presentation Round)

Mode: Offline

Date: 21st February 2026

In the final phase, shortlisted students/teams will participate in an Ideathon based on predefined themes related to Physics, Quantum Technologies, and Al applications.

Ideathon Guidelines:

• Participants will present innovative ideas through PPT presentations

• Ideas must demonstrate scientific relevance, innovation, and feasibility

• All Ideathon PPT submissions will be evaluated by an external panel of experts

Pre-Event Enablement Program

1. Exclusive Orientation & Skill-Building for Shortlisted Participants through an awareness session

2. 100 Shortlisted students will submit innovative Quantum & Al ideas in Google Form by 14th February, 2026
   PhysX Fusion includes a structured pre-event enablement program designed to prepare shortlisted undergraduate students for the offline innovation and ideation rounds. This program focuses on strengthening conceptual understanding, application-based thinking, and interdisciplinary exposure in Physics, Quantum Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence.

   What Participants will Gain?

   1. Conceptual & Application-Based Exposure

   Participants will receive guided orientation on:

   • Emerging trends in Quantum Physics and Artificial Intelligence

   • Real-world applications of Physics in technology, energy, communication, and computation

   • Translating theoretical physics concepts into practical solutions

   2. Expert-Led Training & Mentorship Sessions

   Interactive sessions and workshops conducted by faculty members and domain experts covering:

   Fundamentals of Quantum Technologies and Al

   • Problem identification and solution design in Physics

   • Scientific ideation and innovation frameworks

   • How to prepare effective Ideathon presentations

   • Understanding evaluation criteria and presentation best practices

   • How to work collaboratively under time-bound and competitive conditions

   Phase III: Offline Ideathon & Innovation Challenge

   (Final Competitive Round)

   Date: 21 st February 2026

   Venue: Chandigarh University Campus

   Only shortlisted students/teams from the pre-event phases will participate in this round.