Setcode

About the Event: Setcode 2026 is an intercollege competitive programming competition organized by Ekasutram Maths Club at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune under the Bhaskar Mathematical Fest. The event is designed to test participants’ logical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) skills in a competitive environment. Event Details: Date: 1 March 2026 Entry Fee: ₹150 Eligibility: Undergraduate Students (UG Only) Participation Type: Individual Total Prize Pool: ₹10,000 Mode: Offline (Monitored Lab Environment at VIT Pune) Competition Categories: First Year Category – Beginner-friendly problems Second Year & Above Category – Moderate to advanced-level problems Participants must register and compete strictly in their respective academic category. Competition Format: Individual competitive programming contest Problems based on DSA, logical reasoning, and algorithmic thinking Participants ranked based on total score Tie-breaking based on submission time and attempt efficiency Separate leaderboards for each category Rules & Regulations: The competition will be conducted in a controlled lab environment. Mobile phones, smart devices, and external storage devices are strictly prohibited. Internet access is restricted to the contest platform only. Collaboration or discussion during the contest is strictly prohibited. Plagiarism or suspicious similarity in submissions will result in immediate disqualification. Misconduct or violation of rules will lead to removal from the competition. The decision of the judges and organizing committee will be final and binding. Organizers reserve the right to modify rules if necessary. Judging Criteria: Total Score (Primary ranking factor) Submission Time (Tie-breaker 1) Fewer Incorrect Attempts (Tie-breaker 2) Separate rankings for First Year and Senior categories Strict fair play enforcement Participation Benefits: Merchandise for all participants Industry-recognized Participation Certificate Access to DSA Roadmap Workshop Free Guest Speaker Session