CODERUSH - Competitive Program Challenge
Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management
CODERUSH - Competitive Program Challenge: Stages and Timelines
Online Preliminary Round (Round 1)
A 2-hour ICPC-style team contest with 6–8 problems of varying difficulty, conducted online on 10th September 2025. Top-performing teams will qualify for the onsite finals.
Onsite Final Round
A 3-hour offline ICPC-style contest at ABV-IIITM Gwalior, featuring 8–10 challenging problems. The top 3 teams will be crowned as winners.
All that you need to know about CODERUSH - Competitive Program Challenge
CodeRush is a team-based competitive programming contest inspired by the ICPC-style scoring system. Teams will face a series of challenging problems designed to test their coding ability, logical reasoning, and teamwork under pressure.
Online Preliminary Round (Round 1):
- Format: Team Event (ICPC-style)
- Platform: Online (Unstop)
- Problems: 6–8 problems of varying difficulty
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: Online
- Date: 11th September 2025
- Qualifying Criteria: Top-performing teams will advance to the onsite final round
Note: Exact selection criteria for finals will be announced later.
Onsite Final Round (10th – 12th October 2025):
- Format: Team Event (ICPC-style)
- Problems: 8–10 problems of varying difficulty
- Duration: 3 hours
- Mode: Offline
- Venue: ABV-IIITM Gwalior Campus
- Qualifying Criteria: Top 3 teams will be declared winners
Team Composition & Eligibility:
- Each team can have up to 3 members
- Minimum 2 members required to qualify for the final round
- All team members must belong to the same college (across any year/department)
- No fee for the preliminary round
- Shortlisted teams will pay a nominal fee for the onsite final round
Scoring & Ranking System:
Teams will be ranked based on:
- Number of Problems Solved – More problems solved = higher rank
- Total Time for Accepted Submissions – If tied on solved problems, the team with less total time ranks higher
- Time is calculated from the contest start to the moment a solution is accepted
- Each wrong submission before a correct one adds a 20-minute penalty
- Time of Last Problem Solved – If still tied, the team that solved their last problem earlier ranks higher
Fair Play & Code of Conduct:
To maintain fairness and competitiveness, participants must adhere to the following rules:
- Teams may use personal notes, books, or pre-written code prepared before the contest.
- Internet resources may be used (only in the preliminary round), but copy-pasting external code is strictly prohibited.
- Contestants may only discuss problems with their own teammates during the contest.
- Any violation of the rules will result in immediate disqualification.
Conclusion:
CodeRush is the perfect stage to sharpen your coding skills, collaborate as a team, and compete with the best minds across colleges. Don’t miss this chance to prove your coding excellence and secure your place among the top innovators!
Important dates & deadlines?
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9 Sep'25, 11:00 PM IST Registration Deadline
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Prizes Worth Up To Rs 1.25 Lakhs
Prizes Worth:
(*Prize pool is subject to change)
About Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management
- Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (IIITM) Gwalior was established in 1997 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India.
- It is an effort by MHRD towards building professionals in the fields of management and IT from the same institute.
- The institute was created for facilitating research, consultancy and higher education in the areas of IT and business management.
- Earlier the institute was prefixed with ABV in the year 2002 to honor the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
IIITM's logo
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- The three ‘I’s not only form the ‘M’ but also the crown of ‘T’. The pattern in whole comprises of three I’s, one M and one T.
- The concentric circles represent the bird’s eye view; a comprehensive approach to training, academics, and consultancy.
- The dot represents the institute’s clear focus on Information Technology (IT) and management.
- Blue color represents knowledge and depth is depicted by its dark shade knowledge.
- The phrase “knowledge is the nectar of life” forms the base of this logo design.
Objectives of IIITM
- Creating an environment of learning and training that enhances knowledge and inculcates a continuous process of self-evaluation.
- Developing innovative study programs and customizing support services in keeping with current demands of the market.
- Channelize IT-enabled solutions towards offering business solutions, achieving economic growth, and establishing social parity.
- Undertaking outreach activities and extension programs that contribute to societal needs.
Values of IIITM
To fulfill their objectives IIITM follows a value-based education system. The values are:
- Freedom of thought and expression
- Human values and ethical practices
- Excellence in learning and research
- Creative and interactive teaching
- Sustainable livelihood and growth