Competition Format
Four Rounds.
Four Sundays.
AlgoNation is a progressive multi-round competition — each Sunday builds on the last, testing a new dimension of engineering from solo coding to team product delivery and live presentations.
Online Coding Challenge
Prove your algorithmic edge
- ✓Timed algorithmic problem solving on a secure online platform
- ✓Data structures, logic, and complexity-focused questions
- ✓Individual performance-based scoring with live leaderboard
- ✓Top performers advance to Round 2
Skills Tested
Format
Competitive programming
💡 Pro Tip
Brush up on graphs, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms before Round 1.
Team Formation & Strategy
Find your crew, set your strategy
- ✓Structured matching process based on skills and working styles
- ✓Collaborative exercises to test communication under time pressure
- ✓Role assignment: frontend, backend, ML, design, and PM roles
- ✓Qualified teams of 3–4 advance to Round 3
Skills Tested
Format
Structured team-building
💡 Pro Tip
Be open about your strengths and gaps — honest self-assessment leads to stronger team fits.
In-House Project Development
Build something that matters
- ✓Real-world problem statement revealed at the start of the session
- ✓Working prototype required by deadline — incomplete submissions are penalised
- ✓Live mentorship from industry engineers throughout the day
- ✓Scored on technical complexity, innovation, scalability, and UI/UX
Skills Tested
Format
Product hackathon
💡 Pro Tip
Focus on a working demo over a perfect codebase. A live product beats polished slides.
Grand Finale & Awards
Perform in front of the industry
- ✓Final project presentations (10 minutes per team) to a live judge panel
- ✓In-depth Q&A with industry experts — expect technical depth
- ✓Awards ceremony: ₹85K+ in prizes, trophies, and certificates
- ✓Hiring partner networking session for all finalists
Skills Tested
Format
Presentations + networking
💡 Pro Tip
Prepare a concise 10-minute demo that shows your product working, not just slides about it.
Ready for all four rounds?
₹99 covers every round, your certificate, mentorship access in Round 3, and career visibility with hiring partners.