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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 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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## 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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**DatPrize Pool (Finals) ↵
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The competition features a total prize pool of **₹50,000**, distributed as follows:↵
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1st Place: ** 12 April 2026 ↵
**Tim₹16,000**↵
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2nd Place: **₹13,000**↵
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3rd Place: ** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (IST)↵
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## Finals (Offline Round)↵
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Top performing teams from the **online₹10,000**↵
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First Solve Bonus: **₹1,000** for the first team to solve each problem↵
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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 groundp** 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— https://chat.whatsapp.com/CABDhcXMXaA041A3HB3v4l?mode=gi_t↵
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**We have initiated the verification process. You will shortly receive the guidelines and further details.**↵
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## Rules and Guidelines↵
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All participants must follow the official contest rules and submission requirements. Teams are strongly advised to review the completein an intense **ICPC-style showdown**.↵
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## Prize Pool↵
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**Total Cash Prize Pool:** **₹50,000rulebook and ensure their recording setup is properly configured before the contest begins.↵
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#####**Official Rulebook**↵
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The detailed contest rules, scoring system, and participation policies are available in the official rulebook:↵
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**Rulebook** : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hlEGkx3N_r3f3l6vKtw751-K1vE48YEx/view↵
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#####**OBS Recording Requirement**↵
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TopAll teams will receive **cash prizes and recognition**.↵
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## Fair Play Policymust follow the proctoring and screen-recording requirements specified by the organizers.↵
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The setup instructions for recording using OBS Studio are provided in the official proctoring guide.↵
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**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.↵
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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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**We have initiated the verification process. You will shortly receive the guidelines and further details.**↵
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## ContestTeam 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**.↵
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Form Link — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGndtBveBbPkWSqrmNQok9AzWSG65DvPvNmXdbX1dG6XnbqA/viewform↵
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## Post Contest Video Submission Link ↵
Kindly use theinvitation link below to register for thelink provided below to submit the OBS recording post contest: .↵
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https://codeforces.com/contestInvitation/baac2882fdbed30238dedbb68160772bfcde6bffdocs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKqUzgRWFcefGwldrotsSSuyNwHnuKK6mlekGmk0Oynk8Oaw/viewform↵
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Gather your team. ↵
Sharpen your algorithms. ↵
Prepare for **CodeRed**.↵
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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.↵
↵
---↵
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## 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**.↵
↵
---↵
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## Contest Format↵
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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 ↵
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---↵
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##
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**Dat
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The competition features a total prize pool of **₹50,000**, distributed as follows:↵
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1st Place: **
**Tim
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2nd Place: **₹13,000**↵
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3rd Place: **
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---↵
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## Finals (Offline Round)↵
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Top performing teams from the **online
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First Solve Bonus: **₹1,000** for the first team to solve each problem↵
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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 grou
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The finals will be conducted **on campus**, where selected teams will
↵
**We have initiated the verification process. You will shortly receive the guidelines and further details.**↵
↵
---↵
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## Rules and Guidelines↵
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All participants must follow the official contest rules and submission requirements. Teams are strongly advised to review the complete
↵
---↵
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## Prize Pool↵
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**Total Cash Prize Pool:** **₹50,000
↵
#####**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↵
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#####**OBS Recording Requirement**↵
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## Fair Play Policy
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The setup instructions for recording using OBS Studio are provided in the official proctoring guide.↵
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**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**.↵
↵
The organizers may perform **submission reviews and anti-cheating checks**.↵
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---↵
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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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---↵
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##
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Register your team here:↵
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**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.**↵
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## Contest
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**.↵
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Form Link — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGndtBveBbPkWSqrmNQok9AzWSG65DvPvNmXdbX1dG6XnbqA/viewform↵
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## Post Contest Video Submission Link ↵
Kindly use the
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https://
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Gather your team. ↵
Sharpen your algorithms. ↵
Prepare for **CodeRed**.↵
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See you on the scoreboard..
