Cheating Policy

Cheating will result in immediate disqualification! In addition to depriving participants of the educational value of ICSC, cheating is strictly prohibited, and we employ a variety of methods to prevent it in any form. This page will give you an overview of allowed and prohibited actions throughout the rounds of the International Computer Science Competition.

To report cheating, please send an e-mail to: info(at)icscompetition.org

1. Qualification Round

• To copy exact solutions from someone else.
• To copy solutions from the internet.
• Using internet platforms to ask for solutions or help.

• To work in groups to find solutions.
• Receiving basic help to approach the problems (e.g., from your teacher).
• Using books, internet, etc. to collect general information (e.g., definitions).

3. Final Round

• Exceeding the time limit of a question (each question has its own time limit).
• Returning to a previous question once it has been submitted.
• Opening other browser tabs, websites, or windows during the exam.
• Using other electronic devices during the exam (including calculators and AI tools!).
• Using any source of information during the exam (e.g., notes, books).
• Receiving help from any person.

• Bringing a blank paper and a pencil for notes during the exam.
• Using the provided online code editor for the coding questions.