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 . 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.