FAQ
A collection of frequently asked questions about NYPC.
NYPC(NEXON Young Programmers Cup) consists of two tracks depending on the target participants.
▶ Rookie Track: Open to youths aged 14 to 18 participating individually. (Only for South Korean citizen)
▶ Master Track: Open to university students or adults who have reached the legal age of majority in their country of nationality as of the application date.
(Korea: 19 years of age or older; Vietnam: 18 years of age or older).
The competition proceeds in the order of Qualification Round → Final Round for each track.
Please review the details for each track before participating, as eligibility, schedules, formats, and awards vary by track.
▶ Affiliation: Those currently enrolled in a middle/high school or equivalent educational institution.
▶ Age: Youths aged 14 to 18 as of the application date.
▶ Nationality: South Korean citizens.
※ Exceptions
- If unaffiliated, individuals aged 14 to 18 can participate in the Rookie Track.
- Those within the above age range but enrolled in a university must participate in the Master Track.
- Those aged 19 or older but enrolled in a middle/high school must participate in the Rookie Track.
- Please understand that those under 14 cannot participate even if they meet the affiliation requirement.
※ Affiliation Guide in [APPLICATION] Menu
- If you are enrolled in the school, please select 'Enrolled' and enter your affiliation (Including students on leave of absence).
- If you are not enrolled in the school, please select 'Non-Enrolled' and enter your affiliated organization or institution. If you have none, enter "None".
▶ Affiliation: Those currently enrolled in a university or equivalent educational institution.
▶ Age: Adults who have reached the legal age of majority in their country of nationality as of the application date.
(Korea: 19 years of age or older; Vietnam: 18 years of age or older).
▶ Nationality: South Korean or Vietnamese citizens.
※ Exceptions
- If unaffiliated, individuals aged 18 or 19 to 24 can participate in the Master Track.
- Those aged 24 and older or youth under 18 can also participate in the Master Track if affiliated with a university.
※ Affiliation Guide in [APPLICATION] Menu
- If you are enrolled in the university, please select 'Enrolled' and enter your affiliation (Including students on leave of absence).
- If you are not enrolled in the university, please select 'Non-Enrolled' and enter your affiliated organization or institution. If you have none, enter "None".
Participation eligibility is determined by nationality requirements; residence is not a restriction.
▶ Koreans living abroad: Can participate. If you meet the affiliation and age requirements for the track, you can apply regardless of your country of residence.
However, a Korean mobile phone number is required when signing up.
▶ Foreigners living in Korea: Can apply if you meet the nationality requirements for the track.
※ Participants must be able to attend the Final Round held offline in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday, August 29.
If you enter your affiliation in the application form after signing up, you will be automatically assigned to the appropriate track based on the eligibility requirements.
If there is an issue with the assigned track, please take a screenshot and contact the NYPC HQ.
No, you can participate.
Due to the reorganization of the NYPC membership system and competition this year, you can apply even if you have a history of cheating from the previous year.
However, if you are found to be cheating this year, your future participation in NYPC may be restricted,
so please ensure you thoroughly review [RULES] > [Contest Rules] and participate fairly.
Yes, signing up on the NYPC website and applying for the NYPC competition are separate processes.
You cannot participate in the competition simply by signing up, so if you wish to participate, you must submit an application form within the application period.
The application period operates differently for each track, so please pay attention to the schedule and apply within the timeframe.
▶ Rookie Track: Thursday, ~ Sunday,
▶ Master Track: Thursday, ~ Wednesday,
After logging in to the NYPC website, you can view your submitted application by clicking [APPLICATION].
If you wish to edit your information, you can do so by clicking the Edit button on the same page.
Please note that your information can only be modified during the application period.
Please try again after clearing your browser's cookies and cache, or try a different browser(Chrome, Whale, Safari, MS Edge, etc.) or a different PC.
If the error persists even after trying these methods, please submit the details of the issue along with a screenshot of the error to the NYPC HQ.
Yes, participation is free.
No, late registration outside the application period is not possible.
Q&A
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