CodeWars

Event Overview: CodeWars is a flagship competitive programming contest organised under TEKRON 2.0, designed to challenge students’ problem-solving skills, algorithmic thinking, and coding efficiency in a high-pressure environment. The contest follows an ICPC-style individual format and is open exclusively to students. Competition Stages: Round 1: Online Qualification Round Date: 23 January 2026 Mode: Online (platform announced on community) Participation: Individual Selection: Top performers qualify for the Offline Final Round (cut-off undisclosed) Prize Pool: ₹10,000 1st: ₹5,000 2nd: ₹3,000 3rd: ₹2,000 Round 2: Offline Final Round Date: 31 January 2026 Venue: Newton School of Technology - ADYPU Duration: 3 Hours Mode: Fully proctored (screen, video & audio monitoring) Participation: Individual (bring your own laptop) Prize Pool: ₹40,000 1st: ₹18,000 2nd: ₹13,000 3rd: ₹9,000 Contest Format & Evaluation: ICPC-style scoring Rankings based on: Number of problems solved Penalty time for incorrect submissions and time taken Strict anti-plagiarism and fair-play policies enforced Eligibility & Registration: Open only to students Free registration Individual participation only (no teams) Important Notes: Any form of cheating, collaboration, or rule violation leads to disqualification Organising committee’s decision will be final Participants are advised to join the official community for updates