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# Hello Codeforces!↵
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Ready for a high-intensity ICPC-style battle?↵
↵
We are excited to announce **CodeRed**, one of the flagship competitive programming events of **Aparoksha**, the annual tech fest of the **Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad**.↵
↵
If team strategy, whiteboard arguments, last-minute hacks, and the sweet sound of *Accepted* excite you, this contest is for you.↵
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## Contest Details↵
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**Date:** 12 April 2026 ↵
**Time:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (IST)↵
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##### **Contest Link** ↵
Kindly use the invitation link below to register for the contest: https://codeforces.me/contestInvitation/baac2882fdbed30238dedbb68160772bfcde6bff↵
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##### **Finals (Offline Round)**↵
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Top performing teams from the **online round** will be invited to the **offline finals at IIIT Allahabad**.↵
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The finals will be conducted **on campus**, where selected teams will compete in an intense **ICPC-style showdown**.↵
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---↵
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## Contest Format↵
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CodeRed follows the **classic ICPC-style contest format**.↵
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**Rules**↵
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- **Team size:** 3 participants ↵
- **Duration:** 3 hours ↵
- **Scoring:** ICPC penalty scoring ↵
- **Machine:** One machine per team ↵
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The problem set will include a mix of challenges testing:↵
↵
- Speed ↵
- Algorithmic insight ↵
- Team coordination ↵
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## Prize Pool ↵
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The competition features a total prize pool of **₹56,000**, distributed as follows:↵
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#### **Online Prelims Round** ↵
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1st Place: **₹3,000**↵
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2nd Place: **₹2,000** ↵
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3rd Place: **₹1,000**↵
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#### **Finals**↵
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1st Place: **₹16,000**↵
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2nd Place: **₹13,000**↵
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3rd Place: **₹10,000**↵
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First Solve Bonus: **₹1,000** for the first team to solve each problem↵
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Note: In case any question remains unsolved, the prize money allocated for that question will be distributed among the top 3 teams.↵
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---↵
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## Registration↵
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Register your team here:↵
↵
**Registration Form** ↵
https://forms.gle/9hMSD2CsfgJzAEo98↵
↵
Make sure to register early — **slots may be limited**.↵
↵
For doubts and latest updates , join the **WhatsApp group** — https://chat.whatsapp.com/CABDhcXMXaA041A3HB3v4l?mode=gi_t↵
↵
**We have initiated the verification process. You will shortly receive the guidelines and further details.**↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Rules and Guidelines↵
↵
All participants must follow the official contest rules and submission requirements. Teams are strongly advised to review the complete rulebook and ensure their recording setup is properly configured before the contest begins.↵
↵
#####**Official Rulebook**↵
↵
The detailed contest rules, scoring system, and participation policies are available in the official rulebook:↵
↵
**Rulebook** : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hlEGkx3N_r3f3l6vKtw751-K1vE48YEx/view↵
↵
#####**OBS Recording Requirement**↵
↵
All teams must follow the proctoring and screen-recording requirements specified by the organizers.↵
↵
The setup instructions for recording using OBS Studio are provided in the official proctoring guide.↵
↵
**Proctoring Guide**: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zGt7vcU_wF1pA5FhHCbXEFLXoRDosYnavQ_2edKCncw/edit?tab=t.0↵
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To ensure contest integrity, teams must record their contest session using OBS Studio.↵
↵
To maintain the integrity of the contest, the following rules will be strictly enforced:↵
↵
- **Use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar systems) during the contest is strictly prohibited.**↵
- Teams must solve all problems **independently without external assistance**.↵
- Any form of plagiarism, collaboration between teams, or unfair means may lead to **disqualification**.↵
↵
**In case if all members are not available at one place, all three of them must be connected through any online platform and only one system can be used for typing code. This machine must remain the same throughout the contest duration. Recording of the entire meet has to be uploaded and if multiple machines are found to be used for typing then it will lead to disqualification.**↵
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The organizers may perform **submission reviews and anti-cheating checks**.↵
↵
---↵
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## Important Notice↵
↵
All decisions related to **qualification for the offline finals, disqualification, rule interpretation, contest administration, and resolution of any discrepancies or disputes** will be taken by the organizers, and these decisions will be **final and binding**.↵
↵
---↵
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## Team Reference Document Submission↵
1. The reference document must be submitted through the official Google Form provided below.↵
2. Only **one submission per team** is allowed.↵
3. The document must be uploaded in **PDF format only**.↵
4. The document must not exceed **15 pages**.↵
↵
Form Link — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGndtBveBbPkWSqrmNQok9AzWSG65DvPvNmXdbX1dG6XnbqA/viewform↵
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---↵
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## Post Contest Video Submission Link ↵
Kindly use the link provided below to submit the OBS recording post contest.↵
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKqUzgRWFcefGwldrotsSSuyNwHnuKK6mlekGmk0Oynk8Oaw/viewform↵
↵
---↵
↵
Gather your team. ↵
Sharpen your algorithms. ↵
Prepare for **CodeRed**.↵
↵
See you on the scoreboard..
↵
# Hello Codeforces!↵
↵
Ready for a high-intensity ICPC-style battle?↵
↵
We are excited to announce **CodeRed**, one of the flagship competitive programming events of **Aparoksha**, the annual tech fest of the **Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad**.↵
↵
If team strategy, whiteboard arguments, last-minute hacks, and the sweet sound of *Accepted* excite you, this contest is for you.↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Contest Details↵
↵
**Date:** 12 April 2026 ↵
**Time:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (IST)↵
↵
##### **Contest Link** ↵
Kindly use the invitation link below to register for the contest: https://codeforces.me/contestInvitation/baac2882fdbed30238dedbb68160772bfcde6bff↵
↵
##### **Finals (Offline Round)**↵
↵
Top performing teams from the **online round** will be invited to the **offline finals at IIIT Allahabad**.↵
↵
The finals will be conducted **on campus**, where selected teams will compete in an intense **ICPC-style showdown**.↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Contest Format↵
↵
CodeRed follows the **classic ICPC-style contest format**.↵
↵
**Rules**↵
↵
- **Team size:** 3 participants ↵
- **Duration:** 3 hours ↵
- **Scoring:** ICPC penalty scoring ↵
- **Machine:** One machine per team ↵
↵
The problem set will include a mix of challenges testing:↵
↵
- Speed ↵
- Algorithmic insight ↵
- Team coordination ↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Prize Pool ↵
↵
The competition features a total prize pool of **₹56,000**, distributed as follows:↵
↵
#### **Online Prelims Round** ↵
↵
1st Place: **₹3,000**↵
↵
2nd Place: **₹2,000** ↵
↵
3rd Place: **₹1,000**↵
↵
#### **Finals**↵
↵
1st Place: **₹16,000**↵
↵
2nd Place: **₹13,000**↵
↵
3rd Place: **₹10,000**↵
↵
First Solve Bonus: **₹1,000** for the first team to solve each problem↵
↵
Note: In case any question remains unsolved, the prize money allocated for that question will be distributed among the top 3 teams.↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Registration↵
↵
Register your team here:↵
↵
**Registration Form** ↵
https://forms.gle/9hMSD2CsfgJzAEo98↵
↵
Make sure to register early — **slots may be limited**.↵
↵
For doubts and latest updates , join the **WhatsApp group** — https://chat.whatsapp.com/CABDhcXMXaA041A3HB3v4l?mode=gi_t↵
↵
**We have initiated the verification process. You will shortly receive the guidelines and further details.**↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Rules and Guidelines↵
↵
All participants must follow the official contest rules and submission requirements. Teams are strongly advised to review the complete rulebook and ensure their recording setup is properly configured before the contest begins.↵
↵
#####**Official Rulebook**↵
↵
The detailed contest rules, scoring system, and participation policies are available in the official rulebook:↵
↵
**Rulebook** : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hlEGkx3N_r3f3l6vKtw751-K1vE48YEx/view↵
↵
#####**OBS Recording Requirement**↵
↵
All teams must follow the proctoring and screen-recording requirements specified by the organizers.↵
↵
The setup instructions for recording using OBS Studio are provided in the official proctoring guide.↵
↵
**Proctoring Guide**: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zGt7vcU_wF1pA5FhHCbXEFLXoRDosYnavQ_2edKCncw/edit?tab=t.0↵
↵
To ensure contest integrity, teams must record their contest session using OBS Studio.↵
↵
To maintain the integrity of the contest, the following rules will be strictly enforced:↵
↵
- **Use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar systems) during the contest is strictly prohibited.**↵
- Teams must solve all problems **independently without external assistance**.↵
- Any form of plagiarism, collaboration between teams, or unfair means may lead to **disqualification**.↵
↵
**In case if all members are not available at one place, all three of them must be connected through any online platform and only one system can be used for typing code. This machine must remain the same throughout the contest duration. Recording of the entire meet has to be uploaded and if multiple machines are found to be used for typing then it will lead to disqualification.**↵
↵
The organizers may perform **submission reviews and anti-cheating checks**.↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Important Notice↵
↵
All decisions related to **qualification for the offline finals, disqualification, rule interpretation, contest administration, and resolution of any discrepancies or disputes** will be taken by the organizers, and these decisions will be **final and binding**.↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Team Reference Document Submission↵
1. The reference document must be submitted through the official Google Form provided below.↵
2. Only **one submission per team** is allowed.↵
3. The document must be uploaded in **PDF format only**.↵
4. The document must not exceed **15 pages**.↵
↵
Form Link — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGndtBveBbPkWSqrmNQok9AzWSG65DvPvNmXdbX1dG6XnbqA/viewform↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Post Contest Video Submission Link ↵
Kindly use the link provided below to submit the OBS recording post contest.↵
↵
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKqUzgRWFcefGwldrotsSSuyNwHnuKK6mlekGmk0Oynk8Oaw/viewform↵
↵
---↵
↵
Gather your team. ↵
Sharpen your algorithms. ↵
Prepare for **CodeRed**.↵
↵
See you on the scoreboard..
