Algorithms & Mathematics Society
AMS DERIVE
FIRST-PRINCIPLES THINKING × PROBABILISTIC REASONING
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
What We Test
About AMS Derive
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First Principles Thinking
Problems derived from probability theory, Bayesian inference, and market microstructure. No standard DSA templates applicable.
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Structured Problem Solving
Stochastic processes, options pricing, and reasoning under uncertainty. Build strategies that survive market constraints.
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Derivation, Not Pattern Recognition
AMS evaluates how you think, not just what you produce. Process matters. Reasoning ability. Communication.
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What You Will Face
3-Round Structure
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PRIOR
Mathematical Modeling
Problems drawn from probability theory, stochastic processes, expected value, and distribution theory. No templates provided. Build models from first principles and show your full reasoning, partial credit awarded for methodology.
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POSTERIOR
Algorithmic + Quant Thinking
Competitive-programming problems with a quantitative layer. Correct answers alone are not enough, solutions must be efficient and handle edge cases under tight constraints. Filters verified Round 1 performers.
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CONVERGENCE
Open-Ended Firm Problems
Real-world problems co-designed with partner firms. No single correct answer. Evaluated on problem framing, reasoning depth, execution quality, and communication. Finals hosted at one of the prestigious IITs.
Schedule
Timeline
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April 20, 2026
Registrations Open
Free to participate. Open to all enrolled students and recent alumni from Indian institutions.
Register Now02
May 23, 2026
Round 1 | PRIOR
Online qualification. Probability theory, Bayesian inference, market microstructure. Hosted on Codeforces.
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June 21, 2026
Round 2 | POSTERIOR
Advanced round. Stochastic processes, options pricing. Filters verified Round 1 performers.
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July 11, 2026
Round 3 | CONVERGENCE
Finals. Teams of 3. Offline at one of the prestigious IITs. Open-ended quant problems with firm evaluation.
Target Profile
Who Should Participate
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First-Principles Thinkers
Anyone who derives solutions from fundamentals rather than templates. Probability, Bayesian reasoning, market microstructure.
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Competitive Programmers
Top-tier algorithmic problem solvers. ICPC, IOI, or Codeforces experience. Ready for novel problem structures.
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Mathematics Students
Strong foundation in probability, stochastic processes, statistics. Analytical minds who think in first principles.
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Quant Researchers
Aspiring quantitative researchers and traders. Interested in signal generation, not just pattern recognition.