Galgotias Programming League

About the Event Galgotias Programming League (GPL) 1.0 is a high-intensity competitive programming tournament organized by LOOP – The Technical Club of GCET. The event is designed to test participants’ problem-solving ability, coding speed, and algorithmic thinking under pressure through structured elimination rounds. Event Format Round Structure The competition will follow a multi-round knockout format In each round, approximately 50% of participants will advance to the next stage Participants will compete by solving a set of problems within a fixed time Remaining participants will be eliminated after each round Problem Structure Each round will include 3 problems based on: Data Structures & Algorithms Logical reasoning Implementation Duration Each round: 45 minutes Total event duration: Approx. 10–12 hours (including breaks & transitions) Platform Online judge system with automated evaluation Submissions will be judged on: Correctness Execution time Efficiency Eligibility & Rules Open to all undergraduate students Individual participation only (no teams allowed) Participants must bring their own laptops Guidelines Participants must report on time for their assigned rounds Late arrivals may lead to disqualification Internet access will be restricted to the competition platform only Use of unfair means or external help is strictly prohibited Decisions by organizers and judges will be final and binding Evaluation Criteria Number of problems solved Time taken to solve Penalty for incorrect submissions Tie-breaking Rules Faster submission time wins If still tied, a tie-breaker question will be provided Rules & Code of Conduct Any form of plagiarism or code sharing will result in immediate disqualification Participants must not switch systems or accounts during the contest Use of AI tools, online forums, or external resources is strictly prohibited Misconduct or disruptive behavior will lead to removal from the event Advancement & Winning Participants advance through progressive elimination rounds The top performers move forward after each round (top 50%) Finalists compete in a high-stakes final round The last remaining participant will be crowned the GPL Champion Why Participate? Experience real competitive programming pressure Compete in a structured elimination format Gain recognition among top coders Win exciting prizes & certificates Think Fast. Code Faster. Only the Best Advance.