Codewars

Introduction:

Participate in a thrilling 3-hour marathon coding contest modeled after the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). This competition challenges students to solve complex problems, enhancing their coding and problem-solving skills. Participants can code in any language supported on Codeforces. A reference algorithm booklet (PDF) will be provided to all registered teams, which they can print and use during the contest.

Prize Money:

• 1st Prize: ₹7,500
• 2nd Prize: ₹5,000
• 3rd Prize: ₹3,000

Problem Statement:

• Six problems labeled A, B, C, D, E, and F
• ICPC-style competition
• 3-hour duration
• Teams must solve as many problems as possible within the given time
• Participants can use any programming language supported by Codeforces
• Internet usage is strictly limited to online compilers only
• Single round only

Round 1:

• The only round of the competition
• Offline event at the lush green campus of NIT Surat
• Duration: 3 hours
• Six problems to solve

General Rules:

• The contest will be conducted on Codeforces
• Each team gets one computer for submissions (ICPC-style)
• Ranking is based on the number of problems solved
• Tiebreaker: Total time taken plus penalty for wrong submissions
• Plagiarism and unauthorized internet use will result in disqualification
• Decisions by organizers are final
• Misbehavior will lead to disqualification
• If fewer than 20 teams register, only two prizes will be awarded
• If fewer than 10 teams register, only the first prize will be awarded

Time Specifications & Eligibility:

• Team event with a maximum of 3 members per team
• Participants must be college or university students (no graduates as of March)
• All team members must be from the same institution
• Participants must bring their college or university ID cards
• Once registered, multiple registrations are not allowed
• Inappropriate usernames can lead to disqualification

Judging Criteria:

• Teams are ranked by the number of problems solved
• In case of ties, total time taken (including penalties) will determine ranking
• Wrong submission penalty: 10 minutes per incorrect submission

Registration Details:

• Mode: Offline (NIT Surat Campus)

Note: This contest follows the ICPC format, emphasizing teamwork, problem-solving skills, and efficient coding practices. Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the ICPC rules and Codeforces platform before the contest.