TCS CodeVita is an annual coding competition organised by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the largest IT services companies in the world. This global competition provides a reputed platform for programming enthusiasts to showcase their coding skills and compete with others from different countries.

With its growing popularity, CodeVita has become one of the most sought-after coding competitions in the world.

TCS has a market capitalisation of $80 billion. It has secured a spot among the ‘Big 4′ most valuable IT services brands in the world.

With 70% of its parent company Tata Sons’ dividends being generated by TCS alone, it’s no wonder the company has been recognised for its innovation and success.

In fact, in 2015, TCS ranked 66th overall in the Forbes World’s Most Innovative Companies ranking, making it the highest-ranked IT services company and the top Indian company on the list.

Additionally, it is the world’s 10th largest IT services provider in terms of revenue and ranks 10th on the Fortune India 500 list.

To promote competitive programming and help students grow their programming skills, TCS organises CodeVita annually. This event is open to all graduate students, allowing them to showcase their talents and potentially earn job offers from TCS.

The first CodeVita was held in India in 2012 to spread awareness about competitive coding and various applications and codings. TCS CodeVita has also broken the Guinness World Records™ title for the largest computer programming competition in the world, with 136,054 students participating from 34 countries in its ninth season.

So, if you’re a coding enthusiast looking to showcase your skills and potentially land a job with TCS, CodeVita could be your perfect platform!

By participating in CodeVita, you’ll receive a global ranking that will significantly boost your resume. This ranking can showcase your coding skills to potential employers and help you stand out.

The top three performers in the competition will have the chance to win cash prizes worth USD 20,000. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and potentially earn a significant reward for your efforts.

Even if you don’t make it to the top three, you’ll still receive a participation certificate if you qualify for the first round (Qualifier Round). This certificate can be valuable to your portfolio, highlighting your participation in a prestigious coding event.

TCS is one of the world’s number one organisations, and participating in CodeVita can be an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills to TCS recruiters. You can land a job with TCS, one of the world’s most respected and innovative companies, by excelling in the competition.

If you’re interested in participating in TCS CodeVita 2024, here’s what you need to know about eligibility:

1. Graduating Students
The competition is open to students who are graduating in the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 in the programming field.

2. University
There are no specific university requirements for CodeVita. Students from any university across India can apply for the test.

3. Science and Engineering Backgrounds
Graduates and postgraduates from any specialisation who have a background in science and engineering and are interested in pursuing a career in programming are eligible to participate.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process, whether you’re a participant from India or the rest of the world:

1. Click on the Login button on the CodeVita website.
2. A dialogue box will appear with the Registration link. Click on it.
3. Choose the appropriate option: India or the rest of the world.
4. Read the Privacy Notice, fill in your registration details, and submit the form.
5. Accept the Terms and Conditions on the next page and click on the Register button.
6. You will receive an email with a verification link. Click on the link to verify your email address.
7. The verification link is only valid for a short time, so be sure to complete the process promptly.
8. You will see a success message if the email verification is successful.
9. Congratulations! You can now log in to the CodeVita website using your registered email ID and chosen password.

You have 6 hours to complete an online coding challenge.

The round can be completed within 24 hours at your convenience.

Qualifying with a good rank increases your chances of getting an interview with TCS.

Shortlisted students from Round 1 move on to Round 2.

You will get 6 hours to complete more challenging questions than those in Round 1. A good ranking in this round can lead to a salary hike and the opportunity to work on the latest technology projects.

Qualified participants are invited to one of TCS’ campuses for this round. TCS covers the expenses for participants from countries other than India.

Here are some tips to help you prepare for the upcoming TCS CodeVita contest:

It’s important to be familiar with a programming language you are comfortable with. C++ or Python are good choices. If you don’t know any programming languages, focus on your strengths and stay positive.

Hackerrank is a great platform for practising coding as it contains many top programmers who solve programming problems. Other good options are HackerEarth and Codechef.

In previous years, candidates who solved just one question were called for a Pre-Placement interview at TCS. However, it will be more challenging this year to attempt just one question. To qualify for TCS CodeVita Round 2, you should aim to solve at least 2 questions out of 6.

You should also aim to solve them as quickly as possible, which means brushing up on your fundamental concepts is essential.

After reviewing your fundamentals, the next step is to solve the previous year’s papers. While it’s unlikely that the same questions will repeat, solving sample and previous year papers will give you an idea of the exam pattern and types of questions you can expect.

Time management is crucial for any exam. You can’t cram the night before and expect to perform well. It’s best to rest your mind the night before the contest and create a preparation schedule for the day. Stick to the plan to ensure you are mentally fresh during the contest.

There is no substitute for practice. The more questions you solve, the more comfortable you will become with coding questions. Besides sample papers, you can also practice on competitive programming websites. This will help you familiarise yourself with the format and constraints of the contest.

If you’re struggling to prepare for the exam, consider finding a mentor. They can provide detailed preparation tips and guidance. You can also reach out to CodeQuotient for support.

It’s important to keep an eye on the official website for updates on registration, test dates, syllabus revisions, etc. Bookmark the pages to make them easily accessible, and check them regularly.

To help you out in refining your skills and get familiar with the format and types of questions asked in the CodeVita, check out these sample questions.

1. You will have 6 hours to complete the contest, starting from the moment you click on the “Start Contest” button after logging in to www.tcscodevita.com on the contest day.
   Log in at the appropriate time to ensure you have the entire 6 hours.
2. Verify that you can log in to the CodeVita platform at www.tcscodevita.com with your email ID and secret code (password) generated in Campus Commune after registration.
3. Ensure you have reliable and stable network connectivity to www.tcscodevita.com (e.g., home or institute network). Using a mobile network is not recommended due to fluctuations.
4. It is advisable to set up your local environment well in advance of the contest so that you are familiar with it. Match your language compilers and/or interpreters with the supported versions listed at https://www.tcscodevita.com/CodevitaV8/codevitablog.jsp.
5. Coding on a local system is faster and more convenient, as it saves the code directly to your machine. Coding online requires you to submit twice, once for public test cases and then for final submission for private test cases. Compiling offline allows you to upload the final solution only once and saves time.
6. Submit solutions to the questions only in supported languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, Perl, Python, Ruby, and PHP.
7. Familiarise yourself with the application controls, look and feel, and feedback mechanisms.
8. If you use shared infrastructure such as a college lab, ensure that https://www.tcscodevita.com is accessible from your target environment. Also, check that your college firewall is not blocking the contest site.
9. The site is best viewed in modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and IE 9 and above. Ensure you are using a compatible browser.
10. Ensure that your browser supports JavaScript. The site will not work properly if your browser has blocked JavaScript.
11. Bookmark the site for quick access later on.
12. Please refrain from changing any registration/profile details in NCP at least before Round 1 of CodeVita. This will affect your participation in the contest.
13. Before starting the contest, please review the guidelines, sample questions, self-help trivia, and FAQs on www.tcscodevita.com.
14. It is crucial to understand that TCS CodeVita has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism, and the repercussions are severe, resulting in disqualification from the contest. You will face disqualification even if you copy one solution out of the six. Therefore, ensuring that your answers are original and there is no plagiarism is imperative.

If you’re preparing for the TCS CodeVita Exam, it’s important to understand the following 10 topics, which are commonly asked each year:

1. Stack
2. Queue
3. Greedy Algorithms
4. Mapping Concepts
5. Array Manipulation
6. Tree
7. String Manipulation
8. Graph
9. Dynamic Programming
10. Backtracking

In addition to these, it’s also recommended to review basic programs such as:

• Prime factorisation,
• GCD and LCM,
• Fibonacci series
• Matrix

TCS CodeVita is a highly competitive coding contest that attracts some of the best coding talents from around the world.

With a challenging problem set and a time limit of 6 hours, participants must be well-prepared with their coding skills and foundational concepts. This complete guide has provided all the necessary information and tips for aspiring coders to participate in CodeVita, including registration, login, contest rules, and best practices.

With meticulous preparation and expert guidance, participants can maximise their chances of success in this prestigious competition.

For comprehensive guidance and to improve your coding skills, contact CodeQuotient.

Besides personalised mentorship and valuable resources, we also offer industry-grade internship programs like SuperCoders Program. This three-month-long program prepares graduates for competitions such as TCS CodeVita and HackWithInfy by training them to work on live projects in a deadline-driven environment.

We hope this guide has been helpful and wish all participants the best of luck in their coding journey.

Q1. What should I do if I don’t remember my password for CodeVita?

There’s no need to reset your password to access the CodeVita Contest. Your password will be the unique secret code associated with your registered ID and displayed on your Campus Commune – CodeVita Channel home page. Your username will be your registered email ID.

To find your secret code and log in to www.tcscodevita.com, follow these steps:

• Go to Campus Commune Home
• Click on Contests
• Click on the CodeVita banner to go to the CodeVita contest page
• View CodeVita Credentials on the right side of the page

Please note that the secret code is case-sensitive and should be entered without any spaces. We recommend using a desktop or laptop to participate in the contest.

Q2. Is it possible to return to the welcome page after starting to work on the coding problems?

Yes, it is possible to return to the welcome page after starting to work on the coding problems.

Q3. Do I have to attempt the questions in a particular order?

No, you do not have to attempt the questions in any particular order.

Q4. Where can I find the list of programming languages and their respective compilers/interpreters with version numbers?

Once you log in, you can check the list of programming languages and their respective compilers/interpreters with version numbers under the “Compilers & Interpreters” tab.

Q5. If I move to question 2 without submitting question 1, will the timer for question 1 continue?

Yes, the timer for question 1 will continue.

Q6. How many programming challenges will there be in each round of CodeVita?

There will be approximately 6 programming challenges in Round 1, approximately 8 programming challenges in Round 2, and approximately 10 programming challenges in the Finale of the contest.

Q7. Do I need to declare if I have used code from the internet?

Yes, you must declare the sources before submitting your code. When you submit your code, you will have the option to provide attribution to the sources you referred to.

Q8. Where can I check the status of my submitted questions?

You can check the status of your submitted questions for private test cases in the “Private Testcase Submissions” tab and public test cases in the “Public Testcase Submission” tab.

Q9. Will my code be saved on the system if I close my browser?

No, your work will not be saved if you close your browser. You should make sure to save all submitted codes in your local file system as well.

Q10. How long before a session expires?

The session will expire if there is no activity for more than 15 minutes.

Q11. I closed my browser without logging out, and now I cannot log in. What should I do?

If you do not log out, your session will remain active on the CodeVita servers. You will receive a message saying, “User already logged in.” If you wait for 15 minutes of inactivity, you will be able to log in again.

Q12. What is the purpose of code attribution?

If you have used a website or URL to solve a CodeVita problem, it is necessary to cite the precise source(s) of all code used. Failure to provide the exact URL could lead to your code being considered plagiarised.

Q13. I’m getting the message, “User already logged in. Please try after 15 minutes”. What do I do?

If you see this message, you need to log out properly from your active session using the logout button. If you accidentally close the session without logging out or face difficulties logging in after 15 minutes. In that case, you should check your network strength and refresh the cache memory in your browser settings before logging in again.

Q14. What do different answer statuses mean?

Please refer to this link that explains every answer status in detail.