Insomnia 2026

About Insomnia 2026

Insomnia 2026 — the flagship competitive programming contest of MNNIT Allahabad — was held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 on Codeforces. Following the classic ACM-ICPC format, it challenged teams of up to three members to solve a curated set of algorithmic problems of increasing difficulty in an intense 3.5-hour showdown of speed, logic, and teamwork.

The contest was proctored, and teams had to follow the proctoring guidelines to stay eligible for prize money.

With a total prize pool of ₹26,400, the winnings were split across the Top 3 Global teams, the Top 3 MNNIT teams, and the Fastest Solver of each problem.

Winners 🏆

Congratulations to all the winning teams! See the full podium above.

• 🌍 Global Winners — Top 3 teams from across the world
• 🏛️ MNNIT Winners — Top 3 teams from MNNIT

Editorial: Insomnia 2026 Editorial

What to Expect

• 🧠 Algorithmic Challenges: Problems ranging from brain-teasers to advanced graph theory.
• 🕒 The Night Grind: High-intensity coding atmosphere that lasts into the night.
• 🤝 Team Strategy: Work in teams of up to 3 to optimize your solutions.
• 🏆 Grand Prizes: Rewards for the top-performing teams.

Format

1. Platform: Codeforces (hosted as a gym/contest)
2. Duration: 3.5 Hours
3. Team Size: Up to 3 Members
4. Eligibility: Open to all college students.
5. Moderation: Proctored round — proctoring guidelines are required to be eligible for prizes.
6. Prize Pool: ₹26,400, split between Top 3 Global teams, Top 3 MNNIT teams, and the Fastest Solver of each problem.