Hi everyone!↵
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[user:popularplusplus, 2023-08-26] and I ([user:evenvalue, 2024-10-20]) are starting **The Indian OI Community**, a completely free mentorship community for Indian school students preparing for INOI, IOITC, and IOI.↵
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Many students learn the standard competitive programming basics and reach a decent level on Codeforces, but aren't sure how to transition to Olympiad-style problem solving. We want to help make that transition easier.↵
↵
**Who is this for?**↵
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We're looking for students who:↵
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- Are studying in Class 12 or below in India.↵
- Have reached a maximum Codeforces rating of at least 1400.↵
- Are seriously interested in preparing for INOI / IOITC / IOI.↵
- Can consistently commit time to harder problems, mock contests, and discussions.↵
↵
The rating criterion is flexible. We'll consider exceptions based on class, dedication, previous Olympiad experience, and current preparation. If you're below 1400, explain why you'd be a good fit in your application.↵
↵
**What are we planning?**↵
↵
- Curated Olympiad-oriented problem sets, including relevant past contest problems.↵
- Regular mock contests, with detailed editorials and solution discussions.↵
- Hints and guidance for difficult problems.↵
- Advice on what to practise and how to practise effectively.↵
- Direct interaction with mentors and other motivated school students.↵
↵
**Mentors**↵
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- [user:dominater069, 2025-10-12]↵
- [user:smolbrain, 2026-07-19]↵
- [user:hariaakash646, 2024-12-03]↵
- [user:aryan12,2026-10-08]↵
- [user:evenvalue, 2024-10-20]↵
- [user:ha___il, 2024-11-30]↵
- [user:trash-can, 2026-09-01]↵
- [user:popularplusplus, 2023-08-26]↵
- [user:sav, 2026-07-26]↵
- [user:inventiontime, 2023-04-09]↵
- [user:unforgettablepl, 2024-07-15]↵
- [user:aaron.dominic.k, 2025-05-31]↵
- [user:crap_the_coder, 2025-03-17]↵
- [user:onebit1024, 2025-02-1]↵
↵
**How do you apply?**↵
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The community will be hosted on Discord.↵
↵
[**Apply to join here.**](https://discord.gg/6cQaVcqKV)↵
↵
The application asks for your name, class, whether you study in India, CF handle and maximum rating, Olympiad experience and goals, and weekly time commitment.↵
↵
Applications are reviewed manually by us. Please explain any request for an exception to the rating criterion.↵
↵
Once approved, you'll complete the onboarding and CF account verification before receiving access to the practice channels.↵
↵
**Community rules**↵
↵
- Be respectful. No harassment, spam, or unsolicited self-promotion.↵
- Use your own CF account, and keep your server nickname the same as your CF handle.↵
- Respect contest integrity. No sharing hints, code, or solutions during live contests.↵
- Respect privacy. Don't share others' personal information or application answers. Ask before sending unsolicited DMs.↵
- Participate consistently in practice, mocks, and discussions.↵
↵
You'll agree to the rules when applying. Don't include passwords or other sensitive information in your application.↵
↵
There is no fee. If this sounds useful, submit an application, and feel free to share this blog with school students who would be a good fit.↵
↵
Thanks!<br>↵
— [user:evenvalue, 2024-10-20] and [user:popularplusplus, 2023-08-26]
↵
[user:popularplusplus, 2023-08-26] and I ([user:evenvalue, 2024-10-20]) are starting **The Indian OI Community**, a completely free mentorship community for Indian school students preparing for INOI, IOITC, and IOI.↵
↵
Many students learn the standard competitive programming basics and reach a decent level on Codeforces, but aren't sure how to transition to Olympiad-style problem solving. We want to help make that transition easier.↵
↵
**Who is this for?**↵
↵
We're looking for students who:↵
↵
- Are studying in Class 12 or below in India.↵
- Have reached a maximum Codeforces rating of at least 1400.↵
- Are seriously interested in preparing for INOI / IOITC / IOI.↵
- Can consistently commit time to harder problems, mock contests, and discussions.↵
↵
The rating criterion is flexible. We'll consider exceptions based on class, dedication, previous Olympiad experience, and current preparation. If you're below 1400, explain why you'd be a good fit in your application.↵
↵
**What are we planning?**↵
↵
- Curated Olympiad-oriented problem sets, including relevant past contest problems.↵
- Regular mock contests, with detailed editorials and solution discussions.↵
- Hints and guidance for difficult problems.↵
- Advice on what to practise and how to practise effectively.↵
- Direct interaction with mentors and other motivated school students.↵
↵
**Mentors**↵
↵
- [user:dominater069, 2025-10-12]↵
- [user:smolbrain, 2026-07-19]↵
- [user:hariaakash646, 2024-12-03]↵
- [user:aryan12,2026-10-08]↵
- [user:evenvalue, 2024-10-20]↵
- [user:ha___il, 2024-11-30]↵
- [user:trash-can, 2026-09-01]↵
- [user:popularplusplus, 2023-08-26]↵
- [user:sav, 2026-07-26]↵
- [user:inventiontime, 2023-04-09]↵
- [user:unforgettablepl, 2024-07-15]↵
- [user:aaron.dominic.k, 2025-05-31]↵
- [user:crap_the_coder, 2025-03-17]↵
- [user:onebit1024, 2025-02-1]↵
↵
**How do you apply?**↵
↵
The community will be hosted on Discord.↵
↵
[**Apply to join here.**](https://discord.gg/6cQaVcqKV)↵
↵
The application asks for your name, class, whether you study in India, CF handle and maximum rating, Olympiad experience and goals, and weekly time commitment.↵
↵
Applications are reviewed manually by us. Please explain any request for an exception to the rating criterion.↵
↵
Once approved, you'll complete the onboarding and CF account verification before receiving access to the practice channels.↵
↵
**Community rules**↵
↵
- Be respectful. No harassment, spam, or unsolicited self-promotion.↵
- Use your own CF account, and keep your server nickname the same as your CF handle.↵
- Respect contest integrity. No sharing hints, code, or solutions during live contests.↵
- Respect privacy. Don't share others' personal information or application answers. Ask before sending unsolicited DMs.↵
- Participate consistently in practice, mocks, and discussions.↵
↵
You'll agree to the rules when applying. Don't include passwords or other sensitive information in your application.↵
↵
There is no fee. If this sounds useful, submit an application, and feel free to share this blog with school students who would be a good fit.↵
↵
Thanks!<br>↵
— [user:evenvalue, 2024-10-20] and [user:popularplusplus, 2023-08-26]
