INTRODUCTION

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the demand for skilled programmers and coders has become more pronounced than ever before. Programming and coding are foundational elements of digital literacy, providing students with the ability to understand and navigate the technology-driven world effectively.

Proficiency in programming nurtures problem-solving and critical thinking skills, essential attributes for success in various academic disciplines and professional pursuits. Regardless of academic majors, coding skills enhance students' versatility, enabling them to apply computational thinking to diverse fields, from science and engineering to business and humanities.

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FOCUS SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving Skills
Coding competitions present challenging algorithmic and mathematical problems that require creative and efficient solutions.
Adaptability
Quick adaption to new problem domains and applying knowledge to unfamiliar challenges.
Debugging & Optimization
Students gain experience fixing bugs efficiently, an essential aspect of real coding.
Programming Proficiency
Clean and efficient code writing becomes a priority under competition constraints.
Algorithmic Thinking
Exposure to multiple problems helps students build strong algorithmic foundations.
Continuous Learning
Students explore new technologies and problem-solving techniques, fostering growth.
 
 
 
 
 

COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS

The competition is hosted physically in the university labs. The competition will consist of multiple coding challenges of varying difficulty levels. Participants will solve these challenges within a specified time frame using the Virtual Code Lab platform.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Solutions will be evaluated based on correctness, efficiency, and code quality.The eBox Virtual Lab platform will auto assess the submissions.

LOGISTICS

University assistance is sought for securing a suitable physical venue and coordinating logistical requirements.

PROMOTION

The university's support is requested for promoting the event through student bodies and communication channels.
 

FINANCIALS

There are no financial commitments required from university partners. The event is intended to be funded by the organizers through the support of sponsors.

JUDGES & MENTORS

Faculty members or industry professionals are invited to serve as invigilators and mentors during the competition.

INTEGRITY & GOVERNANCE

To ensure the integrity of the competition, the competition will be monitored by DSA and judges to ensure no cheating takes place.
 
 
 
 
 
 

COMPETITION STRUCTURE

The competition is hosted physically in the university labs. The competition is a team event with each team consisting of 2 members. The competition will consist of 8 coding challenges of varying difficulty levels. Participants will solve these challenges within a 2 hour 30 minutes time frame using the E-Box Virtual Code Lab platform.

University Level

1 Participants compete to choose the top 5 teams to represent the university at the national level.

National Level

2 The top 5 teams from each university will represent their universities at the national level, held in a host university in the central region.

 
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COMPETITION ITINERARY

Duration: 4 – 5 hours | Time: 8.30 am – 1.00 pm

NO TIME DESCRIPTION
1 8.30 am to 9.00 am Participation Arrival and Registration
2 9.00 am to 9.30 am Opening ceremony & Welcome by University / DSA / MDEC / Briefing
3 9.30 am to 12.00 pm Competitors enter labs and competition commencement
4 12.00 pm to 12.30 pm Industry Pocket Talk by Industry Representative
5 12.30 pm to 1.00 pm Announcement of Winners, Certificates Presentation, Closing and Photo Session