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# Hello Codeforces!↵
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Ready for a high-intensity ICPC-style battle?↵
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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**.↵
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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 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:↵
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- Speed ↵
- Algorithmic insight ↵
- Team coordination ↵
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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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## 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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## Prize Pool↵
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**Total Cash Prize Pool:** **₹50,000**↵
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Top teams will receive **cash prizes and recognition**.↵
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## Fair Play Policy↵
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To maintain the integrity of the contest, the following rules will be strictly enforced:↵
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- **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**.↵
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The organizers may perform **submission reviews and anti-cheating checks**.↵
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## Important Notice↵
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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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## Registration↵
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Register your team here:↵
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**Registration Form** ↵
https://forms.gle/9hMSD2CsfgJzAEo98↵
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Make sure to register early — **slots may be limited**.↵
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For doubts and latest updates , join the **WhatsApp group** — https://chat.whatsapp.com/CABDhcXMXaA041A3HB3v4l?mode=gi_t↵
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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 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 ↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Contest Details↵
↵
**Date:** 12 April 2026 ↵
**Time:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (IST)↵
↵
---↵
↵
## 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**.↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Prize Pool↵
↵
**Total Cash Prize Pool:** **₹50,000**↵
↵
Top teams will receive **cash prizes and recognition**.↵
↵
---↵
↵
## Fair Play Policy↵
↵
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**.↵
↵
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**.↵
↵
---↵
↵
## 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↵
↵
---↵
↵
Gather your team. ↵
Sharpen your algorithms. ↵
Prepare for **CodeRed**.↵
↵
See you on the scoreboard..
