Friday, October 2, 2026 · 12:44 am – 7:14 pm
Code N Compete is a high-intensity competitive programming challenge presented by Techkriti, the annual science and technology festival of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. The contest is built to push participants' logic, speed, and problem-solving ability to the limit, and is open to beginners eager to prove themselves as well as seasoned coders aiming for the top of the leaderboard.
Event Structure
Who Can Participate
Students, including undergraduates and graduates, as well as working professionals from across the world are eligible. Code N Compete is a team contest with a team size of 1 to 3 members; where more than one participant competes, registration must be completed as a team.
Guidelines and Fair Play
Winner Determination
The winner is decided on the combined scores of Round 1 and Round 2. Tie-breaks are resolved in order: the team that solved the most questions is preferred; if equal, the team that solved the hardest question earlier is preferred; if still tied, the team with the faster submission time is preferred.
About the Organiser
Techkriti is the flagship annual techno-management festival of IIT Kanpur and one of Asia's largest student-run science and technology festivals. It hosts a broad portfolio of competitions, workshops, exhibitions, and speaker sessions that draw participants from engineering colleges, universities, and industry across India and abroad. Competitive programming contests like Code N Compete are a core part of the festival's technical calendar and serve as a talent showcase for students and professionals alike.
Registration Deadline: 14 November 2026. The event is free to enter.