Code Quest 3.0 by IIIT-Bangalore

Get ready for a 2-hour coding challenge that will put your algorithmic thinking, mathematical skills, and keen observation to the test! You’ll face a set of diverse coding problems that require efficient solutions. The goal? Solve as many problems as you can, as fast as you can. The participant who solves the most problems in the least time wins. Are you up for the challenge?

Platform:

• The registered participants will receive a contest link when the contest starts
• The contest will be hosted on Codeforces. All participants must have an active Codeforces account.

Rules:

• Duration & Problems: The contest will last for 2 hours, with 6-7 problems of varying difficulty, requiring strong algorithmic, mathematical, and observational skills.
• Scoring & Penalties: The participant who solves the most problems wins. In case of a tie, the one who solves them in the least amount of time (including penalties) will be declared the winner. Each incorrect submission results in a 10-minute time penalty, added to the final submission time for that problem.
• Fair Play & Eligibility: This is an individual competition. Collaboration, sharing solutions, or using external assistance, including AI tools, is strictly prohibited.
• Plagiarism or misconduct will result in immediate disqualification.

Prizes:

• Winner:
  • Cash prize of ₹10000
• 1st Runner-Up
  • Cash prize of ₹6000
• 2nd Runner-Up
  • Cash prize of ₹4000