About ICPC
The ICPC International Collegiate Programming Contest is the premiere global programming competition conducted by and for the world’s universities. The ICPC operates under the auspices of the ICPC Foundation, which hosts ICPC Global Headquarters. We spotlight the students, coaches, universities, industry, and communities working to advance prospects of prosperity through team-based, algorithmic, competitive programming.For over four decades, the ICPC has grown to be a game-changing global competitive educational program that has raised aspirations and performance of generations of the world’s problem solvers in the computing sciences and engineering. With over 400,000 alumni, The ICPC community spans the globe, with recent annual participation levels reaching 10,000 volunteers and over 5,000 coaches serving 60,000 team members representing 3,450 universities located in 111 countries. Even during several years of the COVID pandemic, with limited access to the competition, annual participation continued above 49,000 team members from 2,640 universities in 93 countries.
Why Amritapuri?
Amritapuri is one of the most prestigious and competitive regions in India for the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). Hosted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, it has built a strong legacy of nurturing top-tier coding talent. With a reputation for tough challenges, inclusivity, and producing world-class teams, Amritapuri has become a hub where India’s brightest coders compete, excel, and gain global recognition. As the largest ICPC regional site in the country, it offers unmatched opportunities for aspiring programmers to test their skills on the national and international stage.