CodeRush
CodeChef brings the ultimate DSA battle to CGC University Mohali
Deadline: 25 January 2026
About the Event
CodeRush is a high-intensity competitive programming contest designed to push participants to think fast, code efficiently, and solve problems under real contest pressure.
The event focuses on core Data Structures and Algorithms, challenging students with logically rich and time-bound problems inspired by real competitive programming scenarios.
Organized collaboratively by Department of Computer Science & Engineering, CGC University and the Training Advisory Council (TAC), CodeRush aims to nurture a strong problem-solving mindset and promote competitive coding culture among students.
The contest will be hosted on the official CodeChef platform, ensuring a fair, transparent, and industry- standard competitive environment for all participants.
Event Timeline
Reporting
CodeRush Event Phase
Contest Starts
CodeRush Event Phase
Contest Ends
CodeRush Event Phase
Results & Awards
CodeRush Event Phase
Prizes & Certificates
Winner
- 🏆 Exciting Prize
- 🎓 Certificate of Excellence
- 💻 CodeChef Subscription
Runner Up
- 🥈 Prize
- 🎓 Certificate of Excellence
- 💻 CodeChef Subscription
3rd Place
- 🥉 Prize
- 🎓 Certificate of Excellence
- 💻 CodeChef Subscription
Best Performer Award
Surprise reward for outstanding performance during the contest.
Participation Certificates
Every participant will receive an official participation certificate.
FAQ
The contest duration will be announced before the event and will be mentioned on the CodeChef contest page.
The contest will consist of multiple algorithmic problems of varying difficulty levels to be solved within the given time.
No, participation in CodeRush is completely free of cost.
Scoring will be based on correctness and efficiency of solutions as per CodeChef’s standard contest rules.
It is strongly recommended to participate using a laptop or desktop for the best coding experience.
Yes, exciting prizes and certificates will be awarded to top performers. Details will be shared soon.
No, beginners are welcome. The contest is designed for all skill levels.
In case of technical issues, participants should immediately contact the event coordinators or refer to CodeChef support.
Yes, the live leaderboard will be available on the CodeChef platform during the contest.
Late registrations may not be accepted, so participants are advised to register before the deadline i.e. 25 January 2026, Sunday.
Contact
Aditya Sikarwarr
TAC
Keshar Gupta
TAC