Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the things people ask most. For anything longer, the guides go step by step.

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How much XP does an AI interview or AI assessment pay?

Running one tied to a League and claiming it pays up to 1,500 XP for an interview and up to 1,000 XP for an assessment, scaling with your score (350/250 as a floor, the rest based on how well you did). You need more than 5% lesson progress in that League first, and there are weekly and monthly limits to keep it fair -- see the full guide for the exact numbers.

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Is the weekly spin wheel free?

No - it is a Pro-only benefit. Pro members get one spin every 7 days for 5-15 bonus coins or a 10-15% discount coupon.

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Can I run my code before submitting in the Arena?

Yes. Python, JavaScript and TypeScript run instantly in your own browser when you hit Run, so you get immediate feedback on the example tests. Submit always sends your solution to the judge against the hidden tests.

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Does the Arena support SQL?

Yes - switch to the Database tab for 60+ SQL problems with a real dataset. You can write queries in MySQL syntax (backticks, LIMIT a,b, IFNULL, date functions) and they still run correctly against the judge.

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Do I need Pro to use the Arena?

No - the daily, weekly and monthly problems and the practice library are free for everyone. Pro adds the full problem archive, every hint and editorial, an AI coach, and priority judging when the queue is busy.

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What happens if I miss an Arena daily problem?

You get a catch-up window to solve it late for half the normal reward - 3 days on the free plan, 7 days on Pro (which also gets a 7-day catch-up on weekly and monthly problems). A late solve never counts for the streak bonus.

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How much XP and Aura does an Arena problem pay?

It depends on difficulty and type. Daily problems pay 10-60 XP and 5-20 Aura; weekly pay 15-80 XP and 10-25 Aura; monthly pay 100-150 XP and 35-50 Aura. Practice-library problems pay 10-30 XP only, no Aura. Pro members get +10% Aura on every solve.

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What is the UptoSkills Arena?

A free coding practice ground: a new problem every day, a harder set every week, one big challenge every month, plus a 400+ problem practice library covering arrays, strings, hash maps, SQL and more. Solving pays XP and Aura, with hidden tests across 14 languages.

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What is the Arena price in the Aura Shop?

A cheaper price on goodies, unlocked once your Arena rank (from solving Arena coding problems) reaches that item's tier - Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond. It needs a verified mobile number and is limited to one order every 60 days; the full Aura price has no such limit.

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Can physical goodies be bought with Aura yet?

The Aura Shop goodies (keychain, stickers, mug, cap, water bottle, T-shirt, backpack and more) show "Coming Soon" while shipping is being switched on. The catalogue and Aura prices are final, so you can start saving now.

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How do I earn Aura?

Daily quests (lesson/quiz, daily challenge, weekly challenge, an AI interview, an AI assessment) pay 5-15 Aura each and reset at midnight IST. One-time quests pay 5-300 Aura for milestones like completing your profile, verifying your mobile, or buying Pro. The Android app also has a daily login quest worth 5 Aura, plus 25 bonus Aura every 7-day streak.

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What is Aura on UptoSkills?

A reward currency separate from coins and XP. You earn it by completing quests (daily tasks plus one-time milestones) and spend it in the Aura Shop on profile cosmetics, and soon on real physical goodies. You cannot buy Aura with money.

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What happens if an AI action in the resume builder fails?

It doesn’t count against your daily limit. Failed AI calls are retried automatically, and if the action still doesn’t complete, the usage is refunded rather than spent.

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How many resumes can I create on the free plan?

One. Pro raises that to 10 saved resumes at once.

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Can I switch templates after I’ve already written my resume?

Yes — your content carries over when you switch templates from the editor’s Templates button; only the layout and styling change.

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