This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
285
Participants
₹60,000
Prize Pool
25
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
SCPC 2026 (Shastra Competitive Programming Contest):
SCPC 2026 is a National-level competitive programming event organized by TCET Shastra Coding Club, aimed at fostering algorithmic thinking, problem-solving skills, and competitive excellence among programmers.
Event Details:
Event Date: 13th March 2026
Venue: Thakur College of Engineering & Technology (TCET), Mumbai
Prize Pool: ₹60,000
Mode: Hybrid (Online Qualifier + Offline Finals)
Total Duration: ~12 Hours
Eligibility:
Open to students from any college across India
Any academic year is eligible
Any branch/specialization is allowed
The competition is open to all skill levels
Team Formation:
Team Size: 1 to 3 members
Inter-college teams: Allowed
Inter-specialization teams: Allowed
Competition Structure & Process:
The competition consists of three stages:
Stage 1 – Qualifier Round:
Date: 10th March 2026
Duration: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evaluation Criteria:
Number of problems solved (AC count)
Penalty time
Stage 2 – Hackathon Round:
Date: 13th March 2026
Duration: 12 hours
Mode: Offline
Description:
Teams solve real-world algorithmic problem statements
Focus on logic, efficiency, and optimization
Stage 3 – Finale Round:
Date: 13th March 2026
Format: ICPC-style coding contest
Duration: 3 hours
Rounds & Duration (Event Day Timeline):
Round 1: Coding Round – 2 Hours
Round 2: Coding Round – 1 Hour
Round 3: Final Coding Round – 3 Hours
Breaks (Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea) are scheduled between rounds
Number of Questions / Problem Statements:
Each round will consist of multiple competitive programming problems
Problems will be algorithmic and logic-based
Difficulty will range from medium to high, similar to ICPC standards
Registration Process:
Fill in the registration form
Submit team details
Await further instructions via registered contact details
Rules:
College ID card is mandatory for all participants
One laptop per team is allowed (participants must bring their own)
Hardcopy templates are permitted
No mobile phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or electronic gadgets
No tab switching or window switching during online rounds
Leaving the venue without permission will lead to disqualification
Any form of cheating will result in immediate disqualification
Prohibited Items (Strictly Not Allowed on Campus):
Tobacco, alcohol, or narcotics
Lighters, perfumes, deodorants
Sharp objects, lasers, chemicals
Medicines without valid prescription
Any restricted item found will be confiscated
Disqualification Policy:
Cheating, plagiarism, or unfair practices
Violation of competition or campus rules
Use of prohibited devices or materials