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11.11.2025

AI Prompt Lab Exam Conditions (15 November 2025)

  1. Exam Date & Time:
    - 15 November 2025 - Saturday
    - 10:00 AM in your local time
  2. Total Exam Duration: 150 minutes
  3. The AI Prompt Lab exam will be conducted via the CODING Student Panel. No additional links or emails will be sent.
  4. Participants should carefully read the exam conditions after establishing a camera connection and screen sharing.
  5. After reviewing the exam conditions, students can begin the challenge by clicking the "START EXAM" button.
  6. After clicking the START EXAM button, a 150-minute timer will begin. This timer cannot be paused or stopped.
  7. The START Exam button will become active exactly at 10:00 AM, and the exam will end automatically at 12:30 PM. Even if you are late, the countdown will still start automatically.
  8. There are three challenges to be accomplished in this exam by using reference images:
    Challenge-1: Image Recreation (max 25 attempts)
    Challenge-2: Calendar Recreation (max 25 attempts)
    Challenge-3: Chart/Graph Recreation (max 25 attempts)
  9. Prompts must be written only in English. Students cannot use electronic dictionaries or other tabs on the computer. Only printed dictionaries are allowed. If a student uses a dictionary, it must be clearly visible on camera.
  10. Challenges are completed in sequence. You must finish and submit the image for the challenge you’re currently doing before moving on to the next challenge.
  11. No set time for each challenge: You can spend your exam time however you like on the three challenges. Watch the timer on your screen to help you.
  12. Remember to submit your selected image: Make sure to click “submit” for your last image before the time runs out.
  13. The same prompt won’t generate a new image unless it’s changed by at least one character.
  14. Evaluation Criteria:
    - The similarity of the result to the reference image.
    - The clarity and precision of the prompts submitted.
    - The number of attempts.
  15. For the AI Challenge, a PC or laptop is recommended, as other devices may face screen size limitations, potentially making it difficult for students to make selections.
  16. Participants are evaluated in two separate groups, and results are announced accordingly:
    - Prompt Explorers (Grades 6-8)
    - Prompt Masters (Grades 9-11)
  17. Exam results will be announced by 3 December 2025

📞 Support
If you experience technical issues or have questions during the exam, please contact us via the HELP DESK on the official Coding Olympiad website. Please note that social media accounts are not official support channels.

Good luck in the AI Prompt Lab challenge.

28.10.2025

Guidelines and Instructions for the Challenges Exam by Codementum on 1 November 2025

Exam Date: 1 November 2025, Saturday
Exam Access Period: 24 hours in GMT (not in your local time)
Exam Duration: 60 minutes
Exam Entry or Start Time: You can start the exam at any time during the exam period.
Exam Access and Submissions: You may log in at any time within this 24-hour window. Ensure that you have enough time and are fully prepared before starting, since the exam cannot be paused or stopped once it begins.
Exam Submission: Start your exam no later than 11:30 PM. If you cannot complete the exam within 60 minutes, the system will automatically save and submit your exam.

• Exam will be held via the Coding Olympiad student panel.
• No additional links or emails will be sent.
• The exam cannot be accessed via Codementum’s website.
• Please do not attempt to log in through Codementum’s website during the exam.
• Before Starting the Exam:
 -If you are using a laptop/tablet, make sure its fully charged or plugged to the socket.
 -Close all background applications on your device.
 -Allow access to your camera and screen sharing.
 -Keep all social media accounts (such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) closed during the exam.
 -Disable auto-updates or pop-up notifications that could interrupt your exam.
 -Open the exam in an incognito window using your email or ID and password.
 -Make sure your computer clock is set to the international standard time.
 -Disable your browser's auto-translate feature, as it may cause issues with features like the exam timer. 

The guidelines in the link below provide the official rules, procedures, and scoring details for the Qualification Exam of the Coding Olympiad in the Challenges (Codementum) category. Please read them carefully before the exam period begins. Understanding these guidelines will help ensure a smooth, fair, and successful competition experience.

challenges_by_codementum_qualification_guide.pdf

22.10.2025

Guidelines and Instructions for the Arena Battles by CodeCombat Exam on 25 & 26 October 2025 

Exam Start Date and Time: 25 October 2025 - 00:00 (12:00 AM) (GMT)
Exam End Date and Time: 26 October 2025 - 12:00 PM (GMT)
Total Exam Duration: 36 hours (GMT)
Exam Entry or Start Time: You can start the exam at any time during the exam period.
Exam Access and Submissions: You may log in and out freely during the 36-hour window; you may resubmit code multiple times, but only the final submission before the portal closes will count.
Final Code Submission: Submit your exam at least 5 minutes before the exam period ends, and avoid making any code edits during this time to ensure your final version is saved correctly. 

The guidelines in the link below provide the official rules, procedures, and scoring details for the Final Exam of the Coding Olympiad in the Arena Battles (CodeCombat) category. Please read them carefully before the exam period begins. Understanding these guidelines will help ensure a smooth, fair, and successful competition experience.

 ​final_exam_guidelines_for_codecombat_arena_battles.pdf

26.08.2025

Registration is now open for the 5th Coding Olympiad.