Hello Everyone,

AlgoGeeks, the Competitive Coding Wing of GDG IIITA, is thrilled to invite all competitive coders to participate in AlgoArena, our flagship competitive coding challenge.

This contest is a true test of speed, logic, and algorithmic clarity. Whether you’re just getting started or already grinding CP, AlgoArena offers the perfect battleground to prove yourself.

Contest Details

• Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
• Time: 19:00 IST (2 Hours 30 Minutes)
• Link: Click here to Register
• Community: Join WhatsApp Group

Problem Setters & Testers

A huge thanks to the team for their hard work in preparing the round:

Setters: Godbot, Casual_W, Its_Tarun, JAS1123

Testers: Sarvesh0955, pranavsingh0111, rn_das_2004, schrodeR, sigma__1

Scoring and Format

• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (19:00 — 21:30 IST).
• Scoring: Standard ICPC Rules.
  • Rank is determined by problem count, then penalty.
  • +20 minutes penalty for each wrong submission on a solved problem.
• Problem Set: 8 problems arranged in random order of difficulty. Read all problems!

Contest Rules

1. Individual Participation: The contest is strictly for individual participants. Collaboration is prohibited.
2. No AI Tools: The use of AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, DeepSeek, etc.) is strictly forbidden. Violators will be disqualified.
3. Fair Play: Plagiarism, solution sharing, or unauthorized assistance will lead to immediate disqualification.

We’re excited for you to try the problem set. Good luck, and see you on the leaderboard!

Best regards, GDG IIIT Allahabad, Competitive Coding Wing

UPD 1: Registrations have started.

UPD 2: Editorial is Out — Link