What is the DSA CodeVerse Contest?

DSA CodeVerse is a biweekly competitive programming contest designed to help you improve your Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) skills in a fun, challenging way. Itโ€™s a 2-hour online event where you solve 4 DSA problems of increasing difficultyโ€”perfect practice for interviews and placement tests. Screenshot2025 07 04194119 Pn

Why Do We Conduct This?

We created DSA CodeVerse to help you:
  • Build strong DSA foundations by solving timed problems
  • Get used to the pressure and pace of real coding tests
  • Stay consistent with your practice
  • Get noticed as a top performer through rankings and certificates

When Is It Held?

  • The contest happens every alternate Friday, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Registration opens 1 week in advance and stays open until the contest ends
  • Even if you join late, the clock doesnโ€™t pauseโ€”if you enter at 8:00 PM, youโ€™ll only get 1 hour to compete
Youโ€™ll receive contest reminders via Email, WhatsApp, and Web Notifications.

How Does It Work?

  1. Register via the Events page or Quick Nav bar on your dashboard
  2. Log in on contest day and start solving the 4 problems
  3. Use C++, Python, or Java to write your solutions
  4. Your activity is monitored (tab switching and webcam usage), so play fair!
After the contest:
  • Youโ€™ll still be able to access the problems for practice
  • Only those who participated live are included in rankings
  • Solutions go live at 9:00 PM on the same day

Rewards & Certificates

Rewards:

  • Top 3 rankers get exclusive NxtWave merchandise
  • Our team will contact winners and ship rewards within 10 business days

Certificates:

  • Rank Certificate โ†’ Top 100 participants
  • Participation Certificate โ†’ Score 40+ points in the contest
  • Certificates are issued within 4โ€“5 days of the contest

Time-Based Bonus Scoring

The faster you solve, the more you score:
  • Solve within 30 mins โ†’ +40% bonus
  • Solve within 30โ€“60 mins โ†’ +20% bonus
  • Solve within 60โ€“90 mins โ†’ +10% bonus
Final Score = total_score + bonus_score
If youโ€™re aiming for better interviews, stronger logic, and more confidence in problem-solvingโ€”DSA CodeVerse is for you.
Go to your dashboard, register early, and show up ready. Letโ€™s level up, one contest at a time!