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CodeQuest 2026 : The National Coding Challenge

CodeQuest 2026 : The National Coding Challenge

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Organized by Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust, Bareilly
(For B.Tech, MCA, BCA & B.Sc. Final Year Students Across India)

1. Introduction

Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Trust, Bareilly — a name synonymous with academic excellence, innovation, and value-based education — proposes to organize a National Level Coding Contest titled “CODEQUEST 2026 : The National Coding Challenge”.

The contest aims to identify, nurture, and reward exceptional programming talent from among the final-year students of B.Tech., MCA, BCA & B.Sc. programs across India. It will serve as a national platform for young programmers to showcase their problem-solving and algorithmic thinking skills while also introducing them to the rich academic ecosystem of SRMS College of Engineering & Technology (SRMS CET), Bareilly, the first self-financed engineering college of the state of Uttar Pradesh.

2. Objectives

  • To provide a competitive platform for budding programmers to exhibit their coding expertise.
  • To enhance algorithmic and logical thinking among participants.
  • To identify top performers and provide them with academic growth opportunities through M.Tech. (for B.Tech. & MCA students) and MCA (for BCA & B.Sc. students) programs at SRMS CET, Bareilly.

3. Contest Title and Theme

CodeQuest 2026 : The National Coding Challenge

4. Contest Structure

The competition will comprise three rounds — two online elimination rounds and one offline Grand Finale to be held at SRMS CET, Bareilly.

Round
Mode
Focus Area
Description
Round 1 : CodeLogic
Online
Logic-Based Programming
Participants will solve logic-building and syntax-based problems in C/C++/Java/Python. (MCQ & short coding tasks)
Round 2 : AlgoSprint
Online
Data Structures & Algorithms
Coding questions based on arrays, linked lists, trees, sorting, recursion, etc. Evaluation based on accuracy and time.
Round 3: CodeMaster Grand Finale
Offline (at SRMS CET)
Advanced DSA & Problem Solving
Finalists will solve real-world, time-bound programming problems using advanced data structures and algorithmic approaches.

5. Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to BCA / B.Sc. Final Year and B.Tech. (CSE/IT/related branches) / MCA Final Year students across India.
  • Participants must register individually.
  • Each participant must have a valid college ID proof.

6. Registration Details

  • Registration Mode      : Online via official event portal.
  • Registration Fee          : ₹1100 (nominal entry fee to ensure commitment).
  • Registration Window : Open till 10th March 2026.
  • Registration Link         : https://myportal.srms.ac.in/codequest2026

7. Evaluation Criteria

  • Logical correctness
  • Code efficiency (time and space complexity)
  • Code readability and modularity
  • Execution within given constraints
  • Tie-breaker: Least execution time / earliest submission

8. Awards and Incentives

[A] Attractive Cash Prizes

Position
Prize
Certificate
1st Place (National Champion)
₹11,000 + Trophy
Certificate of Excellence
2nd Place
₹7,500
Certificate of Merit
3rd Place
₹5,000
Certificate of Merit
Top 10 Finalists
-
Certificate of Achievement

[B] Academic Opportunity

  • Top 05 B.Tech. / MCA Final Year winners will be offered Direct Admission to M.Tech. programs at SRMS CET, Bareilly for the Academic Year 2026-27 with Zero Tution Fee and Stipend upto Rs.10000/- per month subject to the condition of signing a bond for serving SRMS Institutions for a minimum period of two (02) years during which the remuneration (at par with the industry) will be paid.
  • Top 05 BCA / B.Sc. Final Year winners will be offered Direct Admission to MCA at SRMS CET, Bareilly for the Academic Year 2026-27 with Zero Tution Fee and Stipend upto Rs.8000/- per month subject to the condition of signing a bond for serving SRMS Institutions for a minimum period of two (02) years.
  • Short Term Courses to groom the selected students in emerging technologies.

9. Event Rules & Regulations

  1. Individual Participation : Each student must participate individually.
  2. Programming Languages Allowed : C, C++, Java, Python.
  3. Round Advancement : Only top performers of each round will qualify for the next stage.
  4. Online Round Integrity :
  • Participants must ensure stable internet connectivity.
  • Use of AI tools, plagiarism, or external assistance will lead to disqualification. 

5. Offline Finale :

  • Participants must carry their valid ID card and registration confirmation.
  • Systems and compilers will be provided at the venue.

6. Judgment :

  • The decision of the event jury will be final and binding.

7. Code Ownership :

  • All submissions will remain the property of SRMS Trust for educational and promotional use.

10. Proposed Schedule

Phase
Date (Tentative)
Registration Opens
10th January 2026
Round 1 : CodeLogic (Online)
14th March 2026
Round 2 : AlgoSprint (Online)
21th March 2026
Round 3 : CodeMaster Finale (Offline at SRMS CET, Bareilly)
11th April 2026
Result Declaration & Prize Distribution
11th April 2026 (Valedictory Function)

11. Organizing Committee

Chief Patron    : Shri Dev Murti, Chairman, SRMS Trust

Contest Chair : Dr. Prabhakar Gupta, Principal, SRMS CET, Bareilly

Convenor          : Dr. Shailesh Saxena, Dean, SRMS CETR, Bareilly

Convenor          : Dr. Anuj Kumar, Head, Faculty of Computer Application, SRMS CET, Bareilly

Coordinators  : Mr. Ashish Agarwal | Dr. Juhi Chaudhary | Mr. Shorab Ahmad | Mr. Ankur Gupta

12. Contact Information

Email       : codequest2026@srms.ac.in

Contact : Mr. Ankur Gupta (70175 51651)

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