How to Apply for NextTuring: Blindfolded
NextTuring: Blindfolded accepts applications online through the official portal before the Closed (20 Apr 2026) deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Participants first compete in an online qualifier on April 18, 2026, on Codeforces (3-hour screening). Based on performance, finalists are selected for the offline finals on April 24, 2026, at Newton School of Technology, Bengaluru. The finals consist of three steps: The Reveal (10 minutes to view problem statement), The Isolation (1 hour to write code on paper without devices), and The Execution (1 hour to type code from memory; problem statement hidden). Judging criteria include verdict (Accepted/Not Accepted), accuracy on hidden test cases, and submission speed.