Opportunity brief
About the Competition
C Code Auction Arena 2026 is an exciting C programming competition that combines programming knowledge, logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and strategic bidding. Featuring two engaging rounds, this competition challenges participants to demonstrate their C programming fundamentals and compete in a unique auction-based coding arena.
Total Prize Pool: ₹7,000
Get ready to test your coding skills, make strategic bids, and prove that you can code under pressure!
Competition Structure
Round 1: C Programming MCQ Qualifier
- Participants will attempt 20 multiple-choice questions based on C programming.
- Rankings will be determined by the number of correct answers.
- In case of a tie, the participant who completes the test in less time will receive a higher rank.
- The top 20 participants will qualify for Round 2.
Round 2: The Auction Arena
- Each finalist will receive 1,000 virtual coins to participate in the coding problem auction.
- Coding problems will be presented for bidding.
- The highest bidder will get the opportunity to solve the selected coding problem.
- Participants must submit a correct solution within the allotted time.
- Successful solutions will earn rewards according to the event rules.
- If a participant submits an incorrect solution or fails to solve the problem within the allotted time, the bid amount will be forfeited.
- Unsolved problems may be offered again through re-auction at the organizers' discretion.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to eligible college students as specified in the official registration details.
- Participants should have a basic understanding of C programming.
- Participation is on an individual basis.
Rules and Guidelines
- Round 1 will consist of 20 C programming MCQs.
- Qualification will be based on the number of correct answers, with completion time used as the tie-breaker.
- Only the top 20 participants will qualify for Round 2.
- Each finalist will receive 1,000 virtual coins at the beginning of the Auction Arena.
- Participants must bid strategically on the available coding problems.
- The highest bidder will get the opportunity to solve the selected problem.
- Incorrect or unsolved problems within the allotted time will result in the forfeiture of the bid amount.
- Rewards will be distributed according to the announced event rules.
- Unsolved problems may be re-auctioned at the organizers' discretion.
- Plagiarism, unauthorized assistance, and other unfair practices are strictly prohibited.
- Participants must complete both Unstop and Google Form registrations.
- The organizers' decisions regarding scoring, qualification, and event conduct will be final.
Why Participate?
- Compete for a total prize pool of ₹7,000.
- Test your C programming knowledge and logical thinking.
- Experience a unique combination of coding and strategic bidding.
- Challenge yourself to solve problems under time pressure.
- Showcase your programming skills and compete with fellow coding enthusiasts.
Get Ready to Enter the Arena!
Think Fast. Bid Wisely. Code Correctly.
One Arena. Twenty Finalists. ₹7,000 in Prizes.
Complete both registrations and get ready to compete!