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Which programming language is used in informatics olympiad?
C++
To win a medal at the IOI, you need to know how to program in one of the allowed programming languages, to be able to understand and implement algorithms, and to be a good problem solver. The most commonly used programming language by competitors is C++.
Who can take part in IOI?
IOI Contest Eligibility All students who are enrolled in a school in the current academic year, regardless of the board and school they are studying in. Students should not be older than 20 years on the 1st of July of the year of the IOI they appear for. There is no lower age limit for participation.
Who is eligible to enter IOI contest?
IOI Contest Eligibility All students who are enrolled in a school in the current academic year, regardless of the board and school they are studying in. Students should not be older than 20 years on the 1st of July of the year of the IOI they appear for. There is no lower age limit for participation.
How to win a medal at the IOI?
To win a medal at the IOI, you need to know how to program in one of the allowed programming languages, to be able to understand and implement algorithms, and to be a good problem solver. The most commonly used programming language by competitors is C++.
What is the age limit for the IOI exam?
All Indian students who are enrolled in a school in the current academic year, regardless of the board and school they are studying in. Students should not be older than 20 years on the 1st of July of the year of IOI they are appearing for. There is no lower age limit for participation.
How are the medals awarded in the International Science Olympiad?
The medals are awarded to the top 50\% of the participants, in a way that the ratio of gold: silver: bronze: no medal is around 1:2:3:6 (thus around 1/12 of the participants get a gold medal). Unlike all the other science Olympiads, the IOI prohibits ranking by countries.