SANKALP 2026, the Annual Inter-Institutional Cultural and Management Fest by GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research, Greater Noida, presents The Escape Room, a uniquely immersive, multi-round elimination competition that blends cognitive challenges, physical tasks, and strategic thinking into one relentless high-intensity experience.

About the Event

The Escape Room is unlike any other event at SANKALP 2026. It is not a quiz. It is not just a puzzle competition. It is a full-spectrum mental battlefield where teams must outsmart, outthink, and outlast everyone else across 6 progressively intense elimination rounds culminating in a real escape room-style final where only the fastest 3 teams win.

Every round tests something different. Every elimination narrows the field. Only the sharpest minds make it to the end.

Event Details

• 📅 Event Date: 25 March 2026
• 📍 Venue: GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research, Greater Noida
• 🧩 Event Type: Multi-Round Team Elimination Challenge (Inter-Institutional)
• 👥 Team Formation: Solo participants will be assigned to teams with available slots
• 🏆 Prizes: Attractive cash prizes for winners

The 6 Rounds

Round 1: Puzzle Round: Teams tackle intricate puzzles and cipher challenges that test pattern recognition and logical deduction.

Round 2:  Guess the Ad: Teams identify advertisements using a combination of audio clues, visual hints, and creative reasoning.

Round 3:  Logical Quiz: A fast-paced round of brain-teasing logical and analytical questions where speed and accuracy both matter.

Round 4:  Code Breaker: Teams decode mysterious encrypted messages and ciphers, testing analytical thinking under pressure.

Round 5:  Musical Chair: A dynamic physical challenge involving music and movement, agility and quick reflexes takes centre stage.

Round 6:  Mystery Round (Final): The ultimate escape room setup puzzles, locks, hidden clues, and a race against time. The top 3 teams that escape first take the win.

Elimination Format

Each round eliminates teams based on performance. Only the top 4 teams advance to the final Mystery Round. Every round counts, there is no margin for error.

Prizes

Attractive cash prizes await the winning teams. Full prize details will be announced at the event.

Rules & Guidelines

• Solo participants will be assigned to teams if they register individually.
• Teams must participate in all rounds as per the event schedule.
• Each round's elimination is based on the performance; judges' and organizers' decisions are final.
• Misconduct or rule violations will result in immediate disqualification.

Why Participate?

The Escape Room at SANKALP 2026 is the most intellectually demanding and experientially immersive event of the fest. If you thrive under pressure, love puzzles, and want to test your teamwork and quick thinking against the best college minds in the region, this is the event you cannot afford to miss.

Register now and see if you have what it takes to escape at SANKALP 2026.