AlgoAuction

AlgoAuction is a strategy-driven coding event that combines the thrill of auctions with the challenge of algorithmic problem-solving. Participants start with a virtual budget that they must use wisely to bid on algorithms and data structures. Once the auction closes, teams are restricted to using only the tools they’ve secured to tackle a series of timed programming challenges. The event captures the mathematical elegance of algorithms, optimization, and resource allocation, making every decision count. Success lies in balancing coding skills with foresight, planning, and budget management. By blending mathematics, logic, and competitive energy, AlgoAuction embodies Saturnalia’s spirit of creativity and technical mastery.

Registration Process

• Teams will have to register on the official Saturnalia registration platform before the deadline mentioned on the platform itself.
• Each team must consist of 4–5 participants.

Registration Fees

(Details to be provided)

Rules and Regulations

• Currently registered students of a college are allowed to participate.
• Cross-college teams are not allowed.
• Teams must bring their own laptops and required accessories. Internet access will be provided if required.
• Every team begins with a fixed virtual budget at the start of the event.
• Algorithms and data structures will be put up for auction. Teams must place bids strategically within their budgets.
• Once the auction ends, teams can use only the algorithms and data structures they successfully secured.
• Teams must attempt all programming challenges using only their acquired tools.
• Code must be original, clean, and logically structured. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
• Any attempt to manipulate bidding or disrupt the auction will result in strict action.
• Judges’ decisions are final and binding.

Judging Criteria

Teams will be judged on:

• Problem-Solving Accuracy: Correctness and efficiency of solutions.
• Strategic Use of Tools: How effectively teams leverage their acquired algorithms/data structures.
• Budget Management: Sustainable and tactical use of the virtual budget.
• Overall Performance: Consistency and adaptability across all rounds.

Results

A panel of judges will declare the results soon after the competition ends.

Awards & Prizes

Prize pool- Rs. 45000

Point of Contact

(Details to be provided)

Terms & Conditions

• By entering this competition, you agree to be bound by the rules mentioned above.
• The results given by the judges will be final and only the Thapar Institute Of Engineering and Technology reserves the right to make changes to the result if needed, under extreme circumstances, and disqualify any entry at any time in the event, it is determined that the entrant has not complied with these rules or has acted in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.
• TIET reserves the right to disqualify any team promoting obscenity through their act.
• TIET reserves the right to cancel the competition in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• TIET reserves the right to change the prize money before the commencement of the final round.
• In the case of any dispute, the organizer’s decision will be final and binding.
• The organizers are not responsible for the non-completion / non-occurrence of the event.
• The organizers have all the right to cancel, reschedule, postpone, and amend the show.
• Any equipment provided by TIET or any of its associates must not be damaged in any way. If damaged, must be compensated for by the liable participant/team.
• In any dispute, the organizer’s decisions are final and binding on the applicant.
• The number of entries determine the deadlines.
• Property brought by the participant is their own responsibility and not TIET or any of its associate's liability under any circumstances.
• The decisions of the Jury/Judges are final.