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The Ticket Queue – The Ultimate Debugging Challenge

Presidency University (PU), Bangalore

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Registration Deadline 4 Apr'26, 12:00 AM IST
Team Size 2 - 4 Members
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Event Planner: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f75tBDwhhL-ybvxKHT58_KgzROZ2ohYQ81sOPlucebM/edit?usp=sharing

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to undergraduate students from recognized institutions
  • Team Size: 2-4members per team
  • Both participants must be registered before the event

Event Task / Objective

  • To evaluate logical thinking and debugging skills through a structured multi-round format
  • To assess participants’ ability to interpret, analyze, and reconstruct code without complete information
  • To test teamwork and communication under constrained conditions (blindfold coding scenario)
  • To measure the ability to identify errors, understand underlying logic, and derive the intended problem statement

 

Design | Technical Specifications

  • Environment: Participants must bring their own laptops. Necessary instructions and setup details will be communicated prior to the event.
  • Programming Languages: Participants may use any programming language of their choice
  • Internet Access: Restricted to permitted resources as defined by the organizers during the event
  • Evaluation: Assessment will be conducted based on predefined criteria; a live leaderboard may be used for specific rounds

 

General Guidelines

  • Participation: Teams of 2-4 only. Both members must be registered before event start.
  • Resources: Only permitted IDEs, compilers, and browsers may be used.
  • Execution: Participants must strictly follow instructions of each round.
  • Submission: Code and algorithm explanations must be submitted within allotted time.
  • Timeline: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Late submissions attract penalties.

Safety Rules

  • Any form of misconduct, malpractice, or unfair means will lead to immediate disqualification
  • Code sharing or collaboration between different teams is strictly prohibited
  • Participants must use only their own systems and adhere to the guidelines provided by the organizers
  • Use of unauthorized resources or tools (if restricted) will result in penalties or disqualification
  • Participants are expected to maintain respectful behavior towards judges, volunteers, and fellow participants at all times

 

Event Rounds / Structure

 Round

Description

Duration

Round 1: Raised Ticket – Blindfold Round

Teams will be divided into Team A and Team B. Team A will be provided with the problem statement and must write the program without viewing the screen. After Team A completes the task, Team B will be given the written code without access to the problem statement and must analyze, identify logical errors, and correct the program.

2 Hours

Round 2: Debugging & Analysis Round

Teams will be provided with faulty code by the organizers. Participants must identify logical errors, fix the code, understand the intended functionality, and clearly explain the underlying problem statement.

2 Hours

 

Scoring & Judging Criteria

Parameter

Weightage

Max Points

Logical Accuracy & Debugging Strategy

30%

30

Algorithm Identification & Reconstruction

25%

25

Code Comprehension & Error Detection

20%

20

Time Efficiency

15%

15

Clarity of Explanation

10%

10

Total

100%

100

 

Penalties & Disqualifications

Violation

Penalty

Late Submission

-10 Points

Code Sharing / Plagiarism

Immediate Disqualification

Use of Unauthorized Tools

-20 Points

Misconduct / Ethical Violation

Permanent Ban

 

Awards & Recognition

Category

Prize

Remarks

1st Prize

■10,000

Winner

2nd Prize

■8,000

Runner-up

3rd Prize

■5,000

Technical Excellence

 

 

General Instructions

  • Follow all university and Innovatex policies.
  • Maintain academic integrity throughout the event.
  • Decisions of the judges are final and binding.
  • Certificates will be awarded to all valid participants.

Official Note

This Rule Book serves as the official guideline for The Ticket Queue event under INNOVATEX 4.0, Presidency University. Any updates or clarifications will be communicated officially via department notice boards and the official event communication channels.

Important dates & deadlines?

  • 4 Apr'26, 12:00 AM IST Registration Deadline

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Rewards and Prizes?

1st Prize

10,000
Certificate

2nd Prize

8,000
Certificate

3rd Prize

5,000
Certificate
* All the prizes and certificate will be Released Within 30 days after the event is over

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