Shastra Competitive Programming Competition (SCPC) 2026

SCPC 2026 (Shastra Competitive Programming Contest):

• SCPC 2026 is a National-level competitive programming event organized by TCET Shastra Coding Club, aimed at fostering algorithmic thinking, problem-solving skills, and competitive excellence among programmers.

Event Details:

• Event Date: 13th March 2026
• Venue: Thakur College of Engineering & Technology (TCET), Mumbai
• Prize Pool: ₹60,000
• Mode: Hybrid (Online Qualifier + Offline Finals)
• Total Duration: ~12 Hours

Eligibility:

• Open to students from any college across India
• Any academic year is eligible
• Any branch/specialization is allowed
• The competition is open to all skill levels

Team Formation:

• Team Size: 1 to 3 members
• Inter-college teams: Allowed
• Inter-specialization teams: Allowed

Competition Structure & Process:

• The competition consists of three stages:
• Stage 1 – Qualifier Round:
• Date: 10th March 2026
• Duration: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Evaluation Criteria:
• Number of problems solved (AC count)
• Penalty time
• Stage 2 – Hackathon Round:
• Date: 13th March 2026
• Duration: 12 hours
• Mode: Offline
• Description:
• Teams solve real-world algorithmic problem statements
• Focus on logic, efficiency, and optimization
• Stage 3 – Finale Round:
• Date: 13th March 2026
• Format: ICPC-style coding contest
• Duration: 3 hours

Rounds & Duration (Event Day Timeline):

• Round 1: Coding Round – 2 Hours
• Round 2: Coding Round – 1 Hour
• Round 3: Final Coding Round – 3 Hours
• Breaks (Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea) are scheduled between rounds

Number of Questions / Problem Statements:

• Each round will consist of multiple competitive programming problems
• Problems will be algorithmic and logic-based
• Difficulty will range from medium to high, similar to ICPC standards

Registration Process:

• Fill in the registration form
• Submit team details
• Await further instructions via registered contact details

Rules:

• College ID card is mandatory for all participants
• One laptop per team is allowed (participants must bring their own)
• Hardcopy templates are permitted
• No mobile phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or electronic gadgets
• No tab switching or window switching during online rounds
• Leaving the venue without permission will lead to disqualification
• Any form of cheating will result in immediate disqualification

Prohibited Items (Strictly Not Allowed on Campus):

• Tobacco, alcohol, or narcotics
• Lighters, perfumes, deodorants
• Sharp objects, lasers, chemicals
• Medicines without valid prescription
• Any restricted item found will be confiscated

Disqualification Policy:

• Cheating, plagiarism, or unfair practices
• Violation of competition or campus rules
• Use of prohibited devices or materials