TCS Code-Vita Season-9
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Published: 2020-08-14 07:20:22

**TCS CodeVita** is one of the world’s largest coding contest conducted by the reputed organization – TATA Consultancy Services. Students across the globe compete in this contest to grab the prize offer & gain a chance to get recruited by the TCS.

A huge number of coders have registered for the contest and kick-started their preparation. Let’s swim across professional quick tips to power yourselves up for the **TCS CodeVita 2020 Season 9.**


#1. **You need a language to code**
TCS provides you the liberty to code in the language of your choice. As TCS CodeVita is an intense coding contest, you need to pick a programming language to code in which you are well versed of. But there is nothing to worry about even if you are a cub among the pride of lions. We advise you to [start practicing Python](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/python-programming-language/?source=google&medium=cpc&device=c&keyword=python%20language&matchtype=b&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7Nj5BRCZARIsABwxDKK4ALyyIjUp5q8znsxEH8f604t6UfcjvmI4LCfPF4MIZJveXJCFwm4aArc3EALw_wcB) as it goes handy to the beginners.

 
[Click here](https://app.placementseason.com/course/product?id=87964aab-4780-479f-a660-f553b83e35db&title=All%20India%20Free%20Company%20Specific%20Mock%20Test%20Series%20-%202021%2F ) to start practicing the previous year TCS Codevita problems.


#**2. Practice is the key!**
Solving as many number of mock test problems will increase your probability bar of cracking the contest. The more number of quality questions you practice, the more you gain the chances of cracking the contest. We have saved your time in finding a perfect destination to practice as we entrust our dedicated platform to you.

* Students can showcase their programming skills and can compete with various sharp minds across the world.
* Also, the contest rewards you with Global Rankings based on your performance.
* The contest offers total prize money of US$20, 000/- to the top 3 coders. (Isn’t it exciting!!)
* And yes, you can get various career opportunities as well in TCS.

#**Eligibility Criteria**
As of now, you must have got an idea that how worthy and beneficial the TCS CodeVita is! Hence, it’s time to discuss the eligibility criteria and other prerequisites required for the exam. These are as follows:
1. Students from institutes across India who are completing their academic program in the year 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 are eligible for the CodeVita contest.
2. UnderGraduates/PostGraduates related to Engineering & Science background in any domain are eligible.


#**Exam Pattern**
Okay, now move further to the exam pattern and other contest details. CodeVita is an online coding contest that consists of 3 major rounds: Pre-Qualifier Round, Qualifier Round, and Grand Finale.

1. Pre-Qualifier Round: It will be an online coding contest in which the participants need to solve the questions within 6 hours. Meanwhile, there will two zonal rounds for the Pre-Qualifier Stage in India. Moreover, the participants will be tagged to a particular contest zone based on the form details.

* Starts: 8th Aug, 2020, 09:30 UTC
* Ends: 16th Aug, 2020, 09:30 UTC
* Takes Place Online

2. Qualifier Round: Once you’ll get done with Pre-Qualifier rounds, then the Qualifier Round will take place on a particular day for both Indian and other students. The top performers in the zonal rounds will be promoted to this qualifier round. In this round, each participant is provided with 6 hours to solve the questions.

* Mode: Online
* Starts from: November 07, 2020, 09:30 UTC
* Ends On: November 08, 2020, 09:30 UTC

3. Grand Finale: It will be the final round where the top performers from the second round (Qualifier round) will participate. It will be held in one of the TCSL offices in India. The Top 3 contestants in this round will be declared as winners of the contest. Also, the winners will receive a total cash prize of USD 20, 000.

* Starts: 17th Feb, 2021, 03:30 UTC
* Ends: 17th Feb, 2021, 12:30 UTC
* Takes Place At the Venue

* Note: CodeVita platform supports coding in multiple programming languages C, C++, C#, Java, Perl, PHP Python, Ruby.*

#**How to Register?**
Now, its time to open your laptop and get registered for the contest. But wait.. do you know how can you register yourself for the CodeVita? No worries, it’s an easy job!! All you need to do is follow several steps that are mentioned below:

* **Step 1**: Firstly, candidates are required to visit the Campus Commune portal and click on the [‘Register‘](https://campuscommune.tcs.com/en-in/intro/contests/codevita-season-9) link for CodeVita Season 9.


* **Step 2**: Then, you’ll be redirected to the Login Page where you are required to enter your login details (Reference ID & Password) if you’ve already registered. If you are a new user, you’re required to sign-up on campus commune and NextStep portal and then proceed for the further registration process.

* **Step 3**: After the login process, you need to click on the ‘Confirm Registration’ link on the CodeVita Season 9 Page

* **Step 4**: After clicking on Confirm Registration and verifying your mobile number, you’ll be registered successfully for the CodeVita contest.

**Note:** Each registered participant will receive a unique secret code or link to take part in the contest. The Secret code/link will also be a part of login credentials for the contest platform.