Hello Codeforces!
Ready for a high-intensity ICPC-style battle?
We are excited to announce CodeRed, one of the flagship competitive programming events of Aparoksha, the annual tech fest of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad.
If team strategy, whiteboard arguments, last-minute hacks, and the sweet sound of Accepted excite you, this contest is for you.
Contest Format
CodeRed follows the classic ICPC-style contest format.
Rules
- Team size: 3 participants
- Duration: 3 hours
- Scoring: ICPC penalty scoring
- Machine: One machine per team
The problem set will include a mix of challenges testing:
- Speed
- Algorithmic insight
- Team coordination
Contest Details
Date: 12 April 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (IST)
Finals (Offline Round)
Top performing teams from the online round will be invited to the offline finals at IIIT Allahabad.
The finals will be conducted on campus, where selected teams will compete in an intense ICPC-style showdown.
Prize Pool
Total Cash Prize Pool: ₹50,000
Top teams will receive cash prizes and recognition.
Fair Play Policy
To maintain the integrity of the contest, the following rules will be strictly enforced:
- Use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar systems) during the contest is strictly prohibited.
- Teams must solve all problems independently without external assistance.
- Any form of plagiarism, collaboration between teams, or unfair means may lead to disqualification.
The organizers may perform submission reviews and anti-cheating checks.
Important Notice
All decisions related to qualification for the offline finals, disqualification, rule interpretation, contest administration, and resolution of any discrepancies or disputes will be taken by the organizers, and these decisions will be final and binding.
Registration
Register your team here:
Registration Form
https://forms.gle/9hMSD2CsfgJzAEo98
Make sure to register early — slots may be limited.
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Contest Link
Kindly use the invitation link below to register for the contest: https://mirror.codeforces.com/contestInvitation/baac2882fdbed30238dedbb68160772bfcde6bff
Gather your team.
Sharpen your algorithms.
Prepare for CodeRed.
See you on the scoreboard..
