Hello, Codeforces community,↵
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We’re thrilled to share that the **[SPOI (Shortest Path to IOI) Mentorship Program](https://mirror.codeforces.com/blog/entry/132041) is returning for 2026**! This is a student-led initiative created for Indian school students who are preparing for [ZCO, INOI, and IOITC](https://www.iarcs.org.in/inoi/), and it's **completely free**.↵
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Here’s what you can look forward to:↵
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- **Curated practice problem sets** aligned with INOI-level preparation.↵
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- **Mock contests** for ZCO and INOI to practise on.↵
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- **A community** where you can discuss ideas, contests, and questions.↵
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**The main change from last year is that we will not be taking lectures and will focus more on mocks and practice.**↵
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Our stats speak for themselves. In INOI 2025:↵
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- Gold Medallists: 9/11 were from SPOI↵
- Silver Medallists: 15/19 were from SPOI↵
- Bronze Medallists: 21/30 were from SPOI↵
- Training Camp: 28/34 people selected were from SPOI↵
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Moreover, 2 of the IOI-2024 medallists were from SPOI as well. You are reading the blog of one ;)↵
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Although this program is primarily aimed at students eligible for the Indian Computing Olympiads, **we will consider other applicants on a case-by-case basis, with participants from other countries' Informatics Olympiads having a higher chance of getting accepted**. For more information on the eligibility for the Indian Computing Olympiads, click [here](https://www.iarcs.org.in/inoi/#eligibility).↵
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If you're interested in joining, please check out our website [here](https://spoi.org.in).↵
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Our team of mentors includes multiple IOI medallists and IOI campers.↵
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We look forward to helping you achieve your programming goals!↵
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Warm regards, ↵
**The SPOI Mentorship Team** ↵
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Founders: Samik Goyal [user:unforgettablepl,2025-04-30], Oviyan Gandhi [user:oviyan_gandhi,2025-04-30], Avighna Chhatrapati [user:avighnakc,2025-04-30]
↵
We’re thrilled to share that the **[SPOI (Shortest Path to IOI) Mentorship Program](https://mirror.codeforces.com/blog/entry/132041) is returning for 2026**! This is a student-led initiative created for Indian school students who are preparing for [ZCO, INOI, and IOITC](https://www.iarcs.org.in/inoi/), and it's **completely free**.↵
↵
Here’s what you can look forward to:↵
↵
- **Curated practice problem sets** aligned with INOI-level preparation.↵
↵
- **Mock contests** for ZCO and INOI to practise on.↵
↵
- **A community** where you can discuss ideas, contests, and questions.↵
↵
**The main change from last year is that we will not be taking lectures and will focus more on mocks and practice.**↵
↵
Our stats speak for themselves. In INOI 2025:↵
↵
- Gold Medallists: 9/11 were from SPOI↵
- Silver Medallists: 15/19 were from SPOI↵
- Bronze Medallists: 21/30 were from SPOI↵
- Training Camp: 28/34 people selected were from SPOI↵
↵
Moreover, 2 of the IOI-2024 medallists were from SPOI as well. You are reading the blog of one ;)↵
↵
Although this program is primarily aimed at students eligible for the Indian Computing Olympiads, **we will consider other applicants on a case-by-case basis, with participants from other countries' Informatics Olympiads having a higher chance of getting accepted**. For more information on the eligibility for the Indian Computing Olympiads, click [here](https://www.iarcs.org.in/inoi/#eligibility).↵
↵
If you're interested in joining, please check out our website [here](https://spoi.org.in).↵
↵
Our team of mentors includes multiple IOI medallists and IOI campers.↵
↵
We look forward to helping you achieve your programming goals!↵
↵
Warm regards, ↵
**The SPOI Mentorship Team** ↵
↵
Founders: Samik Goyal [user:unforgettablepl,2025-04-30], Oviyan Gandhi [user:oviyan_gandhi,2025-04-30], Avighna Chhatrapati [user:avighnakc,2025-04-30]
