AlgoQuest 2026 – National Level Coding Competition

Tagline Code. Compete. Conquer. Rise Beyond Limits. About the Event Ascent Quest 2026 is the flagship national-level online coding competition organized by The Ascent Circle to bring together aspiring programmers, competitive coders, and problem solvers from across India. Designed to test logical reasoning, programming expertise, algorithmic thinking, and problem-solving abilities, the competition offers participants an opportunity to compete against the best while enhancing their coding skills. Whether you're taking your first step into competitive programming or you're an experienced developer looking to challenge yourself, Ascent Quest 2026 provides the perfect platform to learn, compete, and grow. The coding contest will be conducted on the official HackerRank Coding Arena , while registrations will be managed through Unstop . Event Details Event Name: Ascent Quest 2026 Organized By: The Ascent Circle Registration Platform: Unstop Coding Platform: HackerRank Coding Arena Contest Date: 5 July 2026 Unstop Registration Deadline: 5 July 2026 | 10:30 AM IST HackerRank Registration Deadline: 5 July 2026 | 10:45 AM IST (Mandatory) Contest Window: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM IST Contest Duration: 90 Minutes Mode: Online Registration Fee: Free Participation: Individual Eligibility: Open to School Students (Class XI–XII), College Students, Freshers, Professionals, and Coding Enthusiasts across India. How to Participate Step 1 Register for Ascent Quest 2026 on Unstop. Step 2 Complete the mandatory registration on the official HackerRank Coding Arena. HackerRank Contest Link: https://www.hackerrank.com/ascent-quest Step 3 Join the official WhatsApp group shared after registration. Step 4 On 5 July 2026 , log in to HackerRank anytime between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM IST . Step 5 Start the contest whenever you're ready. Once started, your 90-minute timer begins and cannot be paused. Competition Format Individual coding competition Hosted on HackerRank Multiple algorithmic programming challenges Beginner to intermediate difficulty level Use any programming language supported by HackerRank Automatic evaluation using visible and hidden test cases Live leaderboard during the contest Final rankings based on score and submission time Why Participate? Compete with talented programmers from across India Test your coding and problem-solving skills Solve real-world algorithmic challenges Improve DSA and competitive programming skills Gain hands-on coding contest experience Earn a Digital Certificate Win exciting prizes and recognition Strengthen your resume and coding portfolio Perks Digital Certificate of Participation Certificates of Excellence for winners Exciting prizes for top performers National-level recognition Competitive programming experience Live leaderboard and rankings Opportunity to benchmark your coding skills Who Can Participate? School Students (Class XI–XII) Diploma Students Undergraduate Students Postgraduate Students Freshers Software Developers Competitive Programmers Coding Enthusiasts Rules Individual participation only. Registration on both Unstop and HackerRank is mandatory. Participants can start the contest anytime between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM IST . Once started, the contest timer cannot be paused . Each participant gets 90 minutes to complete the contest. Only submissions made within the allotted contest duration will be evaluated. Multiple submissions are allowed; the best valid submission before the timer ends will be considered. Plagiarism, collaboration, or any unfair means will result in immediate disqualification. The organizing team reserves the right to modify the rules if required. The decision of The Ascent Circle will be final and binding. Judging Criteria Participants will be evaluated based on: Correctness of solutions Number of problems solved Total score achieved Submission time Code efficiency Performance on hidden test cases Prerequisites Basic knowledge of any programming language Laptop or Desktop Stable internet connection Active HackerRank account Updated web browser Certificate Policy Every participant who: Registers on Unstop Completes mandatory HackerRank registration Participates in the contest Submits at least one valid solution will receive a Digital Certificate of Participation . Top-performing participants will receive Certificates of Excellence . Prize Details Exciting prizes for top performers Certificates of Excellence National-level recognition Performance-based rankings Exclusive recognition from The Ascent Circle Registration Process Register on Unstop. Complete the mandatory HackerRank registration. Join the official WhatsApp group. Log in on 5 July 2026 . Start the contest anytime between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM IST . Complete all challenges within 90 minutes . Official Coding Arena HackerRank Registration & Contest Link https://www.hackerrank.com/ascent-quest Important Notes Registration on HackerRank is mandatory to participate. Participants may start the contest at any time between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM IST . The contest duration is 90 minutes from the moment the participant starts. Ensure your HackerRank account is active before contest day. Join early if you plan to begin at the opening time. Use a stable internet connection throughout the contest. Read all contest instructions carefully before starting. Any malpractice, plagiarism, or unfair means will result in immediate disqualification. Code. Compete. Conquer. Rise Beyond Limits.