Organized by: IEEE PES OUCE in collaboration with TECHSONANCE 2026 Date: 27th February 2026 Participants: B.E. 1st–3rd Year Students (All Branches) Prize Pool: ₹5000/- Event Overview: ACE THE TETRAD 3.0 was conceptualized as a placement-oriented experiential event designed tosimulate real-world recruitment processes. Unlike traditional competitions that focus on elimination-based progression, this event adopted a non-eliminative structure, ensuring that every participant experienced all stages of a typical hiring process.
The event aimed to prepare students for future career opportunities by exposing them to industry
expectations, evaluation methods, and professional interaction scenarios.
Objective of the Event:
To provide practical exposure to recruitment processes
To enhance aptitude, communication, and interview skills
To bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements
To build confidence in professional settings
To offer personalized feedback for improvement
Structure and Flow of the Event
Round 1: Aptitude Test
This round focused on assessing fundamental problem-solving skills.
Areas Covered:
Logical reasoning
Quantitative aptitude
Analytical thinking
Participants were required to solve questions within a limited time, testing both accuracy and speed.
Round 2: Group Discussion
The second round evaluated interpersonal and communication skills.
Execution:
Participants were divided into groups
Topics were assigned for discussion
Each participant contributed their perspective
Skills Assessed:
Communication clarity
Leadership and teamwork
Ability to articulate and defend ideas
Round 3: Mock Interviews
The final round simulated real interview scenarios.
Execution:
Conducted by industry professionals and alumni
Participants faced one-on-one interviews
Questions covered technical and behavioral aspects
Distinguished Interview Panel
A key highlight of the event was the involvement of experienced professionals:
Mr. Panasa Sai Kumar (JTO, I&CAD | L&T BIS Scholar)
Mr. Harshavardhan Vakarnati (Consulting Developer, Oracle Utilities GBU)
Embedded Software Engineer (Medha Servo Drives – R&D)
Their insights and feedback added authenticity and value to the experience.
Participant Experience
Participants benefited from:
Real-time interview exposure
Understanding industry expectations
Constructive feedback from experts
Improved confidence and communication skills
Outcome and Highlights
Simulated end-to-end recruitment experience
Non-eliminative format ensured inclusive learning
Enhanced technical and soft skills
Provided clarity on career preparation
Conclusion
ACE THE TETRAD 3.0 stood out as a comprehensive career development event. By integrating aptitude
testing, group discussions, and mock interviews, it effectively prepared students for real-world placement
scenarios.
The event successfully bridged the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations,
equipping participants with the skills and confidence required for their professional journey.
