The Ticket Queue – The Ultimate Debugging Challenge

Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students from recognized institutions Team Size: 2 members per team Both participants must be registered before the event Event Objectives: Cultivate advanced logical thinking and debugging proficiency Simulate real-world ticket-based software failure resolution systems Test participants’ ability to analyze, diagnose, and reconstruct faulty programs Emphasize structured reasoning and algorithmic clarity over speed alone Design and Technical Specifications: Environment: Teams will use designated systems or laptops with browser-based debugging platforms Programming Languages Allowed: C, C++, Java, Python (as specified per round) Internet Access: Restricted to the official event platform unless otherwise specified Evaluation Platform: Round 2 challenges will feature a live leaderboard General Guidelines: Only permitted IDEs, compilers, and browsers may be used Follow all instructions provided in each round Submit both code and algorithm explanations within the allotted time Late submissions will attract penalties Safety & Fair Play Rules: Misconduct, hacking attempts, or unfair practices will result in immediate disqualification Code sharing between teams is strictly prohibited Participants must operate only within the assigned systems and environment Respect judges, volunteers, and fellow participants at all times General Instructions: Follow all university and Innovatex policies Maintain academic integrity throughout the event Judges’ decisions are final and binding Certificates will be awarded to all valid participants