We are excited to announce Code of Thrones, a team-based programming contest organized by LCS (Learn Code Solve) from IIIT Surat.

The contest consists of an online screening round on Codeforces (11th February) followed by an offline final event (14th February). Inspired by the ICPC-style format, this event tests teamwork, problem-solving ability, speed, and accuracy under pressure.

Event Timeline

• Online Screening Round: 11th February (Codeforces)
• Final Event: 14th February (Offline at IIIT Surat)

Event Details

• Mode: Team-based contest
• Team Size: Exactly 3 participants
• Format: ICPC-style
• Duration: 2 hours
• Problems: 6 algorithmic problems
• System: One laptop per team

Ranking Criteria

• Number of problems solved
• Total time taken

Competition Format

• Jumbled algorithmic problem set
• Teams work together on a single system
• Solutions must pass all test cases to be considered correct
• Tie-breaker: Team with least cumulative time ranks higher

Allowed Languages & Environment

• Languages: C++, Java, Python
• Environment: Online/Offline IDE (internet access may be restricted)
• AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, etc.) are strictly prohibited

Rules & Conduct

• Open to all college students
• Plagiarism or code sharing leads to immediate disqualification
• Unauthorized communication or cheating is not allowed
• Participants must maintain fair play and discipline
• Decisions of the organizing committee are final and binding

Prize Pool — ₹15,000

• Winner Team: ₹8,000
• Runner-Up Team: ₹5,000
• Second Runner-Up Team: ₹2,000

Additional: - Certificates for top teams

Registration

• Codeforces online screening round registration link
• Unstop registration link