AlgoXchange is a competitive coding contest conducted over two rounds. Teams use an initial pool of points to unlock coding problems, solve them for profit, and make real-time decisions to maximize their net balance. The event emphasizes problem-solving skills, time management, and strategic planning.
Event Format
The competition will be conducted in two rounds, where team performance and accumulated points determine final rankings.
Round 1:
Each team starts with 1000 points as their initial balance.
A list of coding problems will be available with:
Difficulty level
Unlock cost
Profit value
Estimated solving time
Teams must spend points to unlock problems.
Upon correct solution verification, profits are added to the team’s balance.
No eliminations take place in this round.
Team balances carry forward to Round 2.
Round 2:
Teams continue solving problems using their remaining balance.
Strategic decision-making and time efficiency play a crucial role.
Final rankings are determined based on total net balance.
Problem Categories
Difficulty Levels:
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: 100
Profit: 150
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: 250
Profit: 400
Estimated Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Hard
Cost: 400
Profit: 750
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Rules & Guidelines:
Solutions will be verified by moderators before awarding profits.
Incorrect submissions will not receive points.
All problem purchases are final once recorded.
Any unfair practices or use of unauthorized assistance may lead to disqualification.
The decision of the organizing committee will be final.
Evaluation Criteria:
Teams will be ranked based on:
Final net balance at the end of the contest
Time efficiency
Number of correctly solved problems
Skills Tested:
Algorithmic Thinking
Competitive Programming
Strategic Decision Making
Time Management
Team Collaboration
