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What's ICPC?

The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) is the world's oldest and most esteemed programming competition and is the ultimate stage for students passionate about coding and problem-solving. ICPC sharpens creativity, teamwork, and resilience—qualities that make a real difference in your day to day and professional life.

Have no worry if you're just a beginner—ICPC welcomes all skill levels and backgrounds, from computer science to biology, chemistry, and more. In today's AI-driven world, ICPC helps you develop critical problem-solving and logical skills that machines can't replicate. It's a space to build resilience, and prepare yourself with skills that keep you relevant, no matter how fast technology evolves.

Problem Solving

Problem Solving Excellence

Dive into the art of solving complex problems under real-world constraints, enhancing your analytical and coding abilities.

Networking

Global Community

Connect with passionate coders worldwide and build lasting relationships with like-minded problem solvers.

Career Growth

Future-Ready Skills

Develop critical thinking and logical skills that remain relevant in our rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Competition

Inclusive Competition

Welcome to all skill levels and backgrounds, from computer science enthusiasts to interdisciplinary problem solvers.

Why Amrita?

Amrita isn't just an institution—it's a diverse experience across multiple campuses, each offering something unique. At Amritapuri, you'll be inspired by the tranquil backwaters of Kerala; Coimbatore surrounds you with scenic hills that fuel focus and creativity; and in Bangalore, you're at the heart of India's Silicon Valley. Here's what you can expect at the regionals:

Expert Organization

Expert Organization

Benefit from our extensive experience in hosting ICPC regionals, ensuring a smooth and professional contest environment.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Access advanced air-conditioned labs and infrastructure designed to support peak performance.

Inspiring Atmosphere

Inspiring Atmosphere

Immerse yourself in an academic setting that promotes innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Exclusive Perks

Expanded Participation

Expanded On-Site Participation

We have increased our on-site capacity, offering more students the chance to get selected for the regionals.

Certificates

Noteworthy Certificates

All teams who submit at least one solution successfully will receive a certificate of participation.

Coach Recognition

Coach Recognition

Special certificates for coaches who get 5 or more teams registered, recognizing their effort in fostering talent.

How to Register?

1. Form a team

Create a team of three eligible students from your institution.

2. Create an ICPC Account

Visit the official ICPC website and create individual accounts

3. Register for the Contest

Ask Coach to register by selecting Amritapuri as your preferred region

4. Pay Registration Fee

Complete the payment process

Please note:There will be a single Preliminary Online Contest for all three Regional Sites in India (i.e., Kanpur, Amritapuri, and Chennai). Each regional site will prepare its own rank list based on the teams registered for that site from the Preliminary Online Contest rankings. Teams participating in multiple regional sites are requested to keep the same team members for each Regional Site.

Important Dates

11
August 2025

Registration Opens

8
OCT 2025

Registration Deadline

11
OCT 2025

Online Qualifiers

19-20
DEC 2025

Onsite Qualifiers

Sponsors

Community Partner

Ask Senior

Past Sponsors

JetBrains

Past Outreach Sponsors

CodeChef
GeeksforGeeks
Frequently Asked Questions

On the same day of payment received it will be accepted in the ICPC Registration portal.

You will receive an email intimation from our end and also, your team will be accepted in the ICPC Registration portal.

October 8, 2025.

Coach has to login with the credentials and "CANCEL"

Teams interested in participating in the contest hosted by other sites in India shall cancel their team registration in the ICPC Registration portal on or before October 8, 2025.

Selected teams are promoted from Preliminary round to Regional Round. There is NO need to register the team again for the Regional Round.

  1. The registration fee is ₹1100 per team (not per individual).
  2. It needs to be paid only once per team, regardless of the number of team members.
  3. If multiple members from the same team have mistakenly paid the fee, they may contact the organizers with the payment details.
  4. The extra amount will be verified, and if eligible, the excess payment can be refunded as per the refund policy.

About Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-disciplinary, research-intensive, private university, educating a vibrant student population of over 24,000 by 1700+ strong faculty. Accredited with the highest possible 'A++' grade by NAAC, Amrita offers more than 250 UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Management, Medical Sciences including Ayurveda, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences.

With its extensive network of nine campuses spread across Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi, Mysuru, Nagercoil(*) and NCR Delhi (Faridabad), Amrita University stands as one of India's preeminent private educational institutions.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham campus courtyard and main building
Campus view