CodeCraze Hackathon – Competition Guidelines

Competition Type:

• The competition is an individual event, meaning participants must attempt all rounds on their own without any external assistance.

Eligibility:

• Open to all students with knowledge of C++, Python, Java, HTML/CSS/JS, and Linux.
• Participants must have basic programming and problem-solving skills to compete effectively.

Round 1: Technical MCQ Assessment

Format:

• Total Questions: 25
• Time Limit: 25 minutes
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Scoring: +4 for a correct answer, 0 for an incorrect answer (no negative marking).

Topics Covered:

1. C++
   • Basic syntax and structure
   • Object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts (Classes, Objects, Inheritance, Polymorphism)
   • Standard Template Library (STL)
   • Pointers and Memory Management
   • Exception Handling
2. Python
   • Data types and structures (Lists, Tuples, Sets, Dictionaries)
   • Functions and Lambda expressions
   • File handling
   • Object-oriented programming concepts
   • Libraries like NumPy and Pandas (basic)
3. Java
   • Java syntax and basics
   • OOP concepts (Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism)
   • Exception handling and multi-threading
   • Collections Framework
   • Input/Output handling
4. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
   • HTML: Tags, Forms, Tables, Semantic elements
   • CSS: Selectors, Flexbox, Grid, Media Queries
   • JavaScript: Variables, Functions, Events, ES6 Concepts
   • DOM Manipulation
   • Basic knowledge of frameworks like React or Vue.js (optional)
5. Linux
   • Basic shell commands
   • File handling and permissions
   • Process management
   • Networking commands
   • Bash scripting basics

Rules:

• Participants must attempt the quiz within the given time limit.
• No use of external resources, books, or the internet is allowed.
• The top X participants (based on performance) will qualify for Round 2.

Round 2: Coding Challenge

Format:

• Total Questions: 3
• Time Limit: 45 minutes
• Languages Allowed: Participants can choose any programming language of their preference.
• Scoring: Each question will have different weightage based on difficulty.

Question Categories:

1. Easy-Level Question (Basic problem-solving, logical thinking, and syntax usage)
   • Examples: String manipulation, Array operations, Simple mathematical calculations.
2. Medium-Level Question (Algorithm implementation, efficiency analysis, and data structure utilization)
   • Examples: Sorting, Searching, Recursion, Stack, Queue, Hashmap problems.
3. Hard-Level Question (Advanced algorithmic problem-solving and optimization techniques)
   • Examples: Graphs, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms, Tree-based problems.

Rules:

• Code must be submitted within the given 45 minutes.
• Participants can use any online coding platform (if applicable) or an offline IDE as specified by the organizers.
• The solutions will be judged on correctness, efficiency, and code quality.
• No plagiarism or external help is allowed; violations may lead to disqualification.

Coordinators:

Faculty Coordinators:

1. Dr. Ankesh Gupta (Contact: 7976448029 | Email: agupta@jpr.amity.edu)
2. Dr. Hemant Kumar Saini (Contact: 9460234882 | Email: hrsaini@jpr.amity.edu)

Student Coordinators:

1. Mudit Mehta (Contact: 9810643021)
2. Ananya Pandey (Contact: 8317614372)

Evaluation Criteria:

• Round 1: Based on MCQ scores.
• Round 2: Based on code correctness, efficiency, and execution time.
• The final score will be calculated based on cumulative performance in both rounds.

General Rules and Regulations:

1. Punctuality: Participants must join the competition on time.
2. Honesty: Any unfair means (copying, discussing answers, or using unauthorized tools) will lead to immediate disqualification.
3. Submission: Ensure all answers and code submissions are done before the time limit. Late submissions will not be considered.
4. Judging Decision: The judges’ decision will be final in all cases.