Stages of Competition
Students first attempt the Zonal Informatics Olympiad, which is a written paper. Most of the questions can be solved with the use of algorithmic techniques, although logic is usually sufficient. Alternatively, students can attempt the Zonal Computing Olympiad, an online programming contest.
The second round of competition is the Indian National Olympiad in Informatics, a programming competition round. Students are expected to solve two algorithmic problems in 3 hours in either C, C++ or Pascal. Questions in this round are similar to those in the International Olympiad in Informatics.
Based on results in these competitions, about 25 students are selected for the International Olympiad in Informatics Training Camp, at which students are selected and trained to represent India at the International Olympiad in Informatics.
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