• Test Structure: You will be asked to solve 2-3 problems based on data structures and algorithms in 90 minutes.
• Coding Languages supported for the contest are: C++, Java, Python, JS.
• Time Penalty: There is 5 minutes time penalty for each wrong submission. For every wrong submission 5 minutes will be added to Last Correct Submission time.
• Hints: Each question has hints that you may use when you're stuck on a problem. Marks are deducted on hints usage.
• Plagiarism: Please refrain from discussing strategy during the contest. All submissions are run through a plagiarism detector. Any case of code plagiarism will reduce the score of the concerned participants to 0.
• Discussion: This segment goes live after the contest ends. It can be used to interact with other participants and leave comments.  
• Rated Contest: 
  • Starting from May 2024, all contests associated with GfG Weekly will be treated as Rated Contests.
  • Your rating is based on your performance in comparison with other competitors.
  • It is calculated using the Elo MMR Algorithm.
  • Rating is assigned post plagiarism check. 

Rewards

• For each contest,
  • Rank 1: 700 Geekbits
  • Rank 2: 400 Geekbits
  • Rank 3: 200 Geekbits
  • Top 50 (Rank 4 to 50): 50 Geekbits
  • Participation (Score > 0): 2 Geekbits
• Be among the top 8 rankers on our Monthly leaderboard; get 50 Geekbits as bonus.
• These GeekBits can be redeemed on our Rewards Page.