CodeClash 1.0 – National Coding Competition

Introduction:On the occasion of Engineer’s Day (15th September 2026), HackKro is organizing CodeClash 1.0, a competitive coding event hosted on the Unstop platform. The objective of this event is to provide students with a nationwide platform to showcase their problem-solving skills, enhance logical thinking, and compete with top coding talent. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, CodeClash 1.0 is designed to test your limits and boost your technical growth.Event Details:Event Name: CodeClash 1.0Organized By: HackKroDate: 15th September 2026Mode: Online (via Unstop)Eligibility: Open to all college students across all streams and yearsRegistration Fee: FreeRewards & Certificates:Winner Certificate: Awarded to top performersCertificate of Excellence: Top 10 rankersParticipation Certificate: Provided to all active participantsEvent Structure & Rounds:Round 1 — MCQ & Aptitude BlitzDate & Time: 6th September 2026 to 15th September 2026Duration: 30 MinutesFormat: 30 Multiple Choice QuestionsTopics: Core Programming (C++, Java, Python), Data Structures Basics, Aptitude & Logical ReasoningRound 2 — DSA & Algorithmic SprintDate & Time: 15th September 2026Duration: 30 MinutesFormat: 1 Coding Problems (Easy to Medium)Topics: Array manipulation, Strings, Sorting/Searching, Basic Graph & Tree TraversalEligibility Criteria:Open to undergraduate and postgraduate college students.Participants must register individually using a valid email ID.Accurate selection of study year during registration is mandatory.Participants are permitted to attempt only the rounds designated for their respective academic year.Rules & Code of Conduct:Registrations must be completed exclusively via the official Unstop link.One submission per individual; duplicate accounts will lead to instant ban.Strictly no use of AI tools, external assistants, or unauthorized tab-switching.Plagiarism checks will run automatically across all code submissions.The decisions made by team HackKro will be final and non-negotiable.Judging & Tie-Breaking Criteria:MCQ Round: Accuracy and speed (completion time).Coding Rounds:Test case accuracy (Hidden + Sample test cases)Time and Space Complexity of the submissionIn case of equal scores, the participant reaching the score first gets the higher rank.