Cheating Policy

Cheating will result in immediate disqualification! In addition to depriving participants of the educational value of ICSC, cheating is strictly prohibited, and we employ a variety of methods to prevent it in any form. This page will give you an overview of allowed and prohibited actions throughout the rounds of the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition.

To report cheating, please send an e-mail to: info(at)icscompetition.org

1. Qualification Round

What is not allowed?

To copy exact solutions from someone else.
To copy solutions from the internet.
Using internet platforms to ask for solutions or help.

What is allowed?

To work in groups to find solutions.
Receiving basic help to approach the problems (e.g., from your teacher).
Using books, internet, etc. to collect general information (e.g., definitions).

2. Pre-Final Round

What is not allowed?

To work in groups to find solutions.
Receiving help from any other person.
Copying solutions from books or other people.
Using internet platforms to ask for solutions or help.

What is allowed?

Using books, internet, etc. to collect general information (e.g., definitions).
Using calculators.

3. Final Round

What is not allowed?

Using more than 60 seconds per question for the final exam.
Opening other browser tabs, websites, or windows during the exam.
Using other electronic devices during the exam (including calculators!).
Using any source of information during the exam (e.g., notes, books).
Receiving help from any person.

What is allowed?

Bringing a blank paper and a pencil for notes during the exam.