Code
Golf 2.0
Think smarter. Code shorter. Win faster.
Prize Pool
₹10,000
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About the Event
What is CodeGolf 2.0?
CodeGolf 2.0 is a competitive programming event designed to test participants' ability to solve problems using the most concise and efficient code possible. Participants tackle algorithmic challenges and attempt to produce correct solutions using minimal lines of code.
2 Rounds
Pair Programming
₹10000
Prize Pool
9 Problems
Across rounds
What is Code Golf?
Code Golf is a programming challenge where the goal is to write the shortest possible source code to solve a given problem. Every character counts — the fewer, the better.
sum = 0
for i in arr:
sum += i
print(sum)print(sum(arr))Event Format
Two rounds. Two challenges. One winner.
Round 01 — DSA Code Golf
Solve 3 data structures & algorithms challenges as a pair. Write the most concise valid code to climb the leaderboard.
- 3 problems (Easy / Medium / Hard)
- Scored by character count
- All solutions via HackerRank
- Top performers advance to Surprise Round
Round 02 — Surprise Round
Details of this round are kept secret until the day of the event. Stay sharp — anything can happen.
- Format revealed on the day
- Expect the unexpected
- Think fast, adapt faster
- Finals determine prize winners
Platform
HackerRank
Scoring
Character Count
Format
Pair Programming
Rules & Judging
Know the rules. Play fair. Code shortest.
Contest Rules
Participants must complete all challenges within the designated time limits. Round 1 is 2 hours. The Surprise Round duration will be announced on the day. No extensions will be granted.
Judging Criteria
Shortest Valid Code
The primary scoring criterion is the total character count of the source code that passes all test cases. Fewer characters = higher rank.
Earlier Submission Time
In the event of a tie in character count, the participant who submitted their solution earlier will be ranked higher.
Execution Efficiency
If both character count and submission time are identical, execution time and runtime performance will be used as the final tiebreaker.
// Note: All submissions are stored and compared automatically by the HackerRank platform. Final results are verified by organizers before announcement.
Schedule & Prizes
March 12, 2026 — Full day event
Event Timeline
Opening Ceremony
Welcome address, event overview, and platform orientation.
Round 1 — Pair Programming Golf
3 DSA problems (Easy / Medium / Hard). 2-hour window. Shortest valid code wins.
Lunch + Shortlisting
Lunch break while organizers shortlist top performers for the Surprise Round.
Surprise Round
Format revealed on the day. Top qualifiers from Round 1 compete in a mystery challenge.
Evaluation
Judges verify submissions, handle edge cases, and finalize rankings.
Winner Announcement
Prize distribution, certificates for all participants, and closing remarks.
Prize Pool
₹3,000
Second Prize
₹5,000
First Prize
₹2,000
Third Prize
Participation Certificates
All registered participants who compete will receive an official participation certificate from the ACM Student Chapter.