WINTERCODINGCONTEST6.0Sixth Flagship Edition • Oct 2026
Code, Compile and Compete at National Level.
Prize Pool
₹50,000+ Honors
Team Size
1 – 2 Members
Round 1 Pass
100% FREE
Evolution Across 6 Flagship Editions
Click across editions to trace how a departmental initiative scaled into a recognized national competitive standard.
Winter Coding Contest 6.0
Expanding further with official HackerRank proctored arena infrastructure and nationwide outreach on Unstop. Introducing rigorous problem categorization from linear DP to combinatorial game theory and algorithmic graph decomposition.
Expected Coders
6,000+
Reach & Impressions
90,000+
Prize Pool
₹50,000+
Edition Highlights
- Round 1 entry is 100% free for all verified students nationwide.
- 150+ Shortlisted coders invited for full-day on-campus marathon in Hyderabad.
- Automated anti-plagiarism verification run with customized structural ast-checkers.
How WCC 6.0 Works
A four-stage evaluation pipeline engineered to test algorithmic dynamic reasoning, problem formulation, and real-time execution.
National Registration
Register on the Unstop portal as a Solo coder or Duo (1-2 members). Registration for Round 1 is completely free of cost for all student participants across India.
Round 1: Virtual Arena
Conducted on HackerRank from 9:00 AM to 4:40 PM. Problems span advanced Data Structures, Dynamic Programming, Math, and Graph Algorithms.
Audit & Shortlisting
Submissions undergo automated code similarity indexing and plagiarism audits. Top 150+ qualifying coders receive verified on-campus invitations.
Round 2: Campus Finale
In-person battle at VNRVJIET High-Performance Computing Laboratories (9:00 AM – 4:40 PM) followed by the grand valedictory awards ceremony.
The Scale of Winter Coding Contest
Over six continuous editions, WCC has matured into one of the country's most fiercely competitive algorithmic arenas.
Pan-India talent pipeline
High-density collegiate reach
IITs, NITs, BITS & Universities
Curated algorithmic minds
Verified cash & trophies
Previous Editions Photo Archive
Moments of intense problem-solving, grand stage felicitation, and campus celebration.
National Coding Arena & Finalists Battle
Shortlisted algorithmic minds tackling high-intensity dynamic programming and graph problems at VNRVJIET.
On-Stage Felicitation & Trophy Presentation
Honoring national top rankers, champions, and outstanding coding teams with trophies and merit awards.
National Contestants & Team Collaboration
Student coders formulating strategies and submitting optimized solutions under live proctored conditions.
Mentorship, Faculty Guidance & Organizing Pride
Distinguished department leaders, mentors, and the student organizing committee orchestrating the arena.
Celebrating Algorithmic Mastery & Legacy
A tradition of competitive programming excellence uniting collegiate talent nationwide.
Prizes, Honors & Merit
Rewarding algorithmic mastery with direct cash honors, distinguished trophies, and verified certifications.
₹25,000+
The Official ACM WCC 6.0 Golden Winner's Trophy, Certificate of National Excellence, and premier tech career mentorship.
₹15,000+
Silver Merit Trophies, official ACM recognition, Certificate of Achievement, and partner swags.
₹10,000+
Bronze Merit Trophies, official ACM recognition, Certificate of Achievement, and participant kit.
Consolation Prize 1
Cash prize reward, Certificate of Merit, official ACM accolades, and premium tech partner access packs.
Consolation Prize 2
Cash prize reward, Certificate of Merit, official ACM accolades, and premium tech partner access packs.
Current & Previous Partners
Organizations that have continually supported competitive programming and technical student development at VNRVJIET.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about eligibility, platform rules, and Round 2 logistics.
READY TO COMPETE AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL?
Join over 6,000 + algorithmic coders in Winter Coding Contest 6.0. Round 1 is 100% Free. Test your skill against the finest minds across India.