International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) - Chennai Regional 2026
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
📌 About the Event
The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) – Chennai Regional 2026 is an official Indian regional site of the ICPC, hosted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST).
As the world’s premier competitive programming competition for university students, ICPC tests teams on algorithmic thinking, advanced data structures, and rapid problem-solving under time constraints. Teams that qualify through the online preliminary contest advance to the 2-day Onsite Regional Contest at SRMIST to compete for spots at the ICPC Asia West Continent Championship and the ICPC World Finals.
🗓️ Event Timeline & Schedule
| Event Stage | Date / Timeline |
| First Round Online Registration Opens | August 1, 2026 |
| First Round Online Registration Deadline | September 25, 2026 |
| First Round Online Contest (Tentative) | October 3 or 5, 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST) |
| First Round Results Announcement (Tentative) | October 15, 2026 |
| Onsite Regional Registration Deadline | November 18, 2026 |
| Chennai Onsite Regional Contest | December 10 – December 11, 2026 |
💳 Registration Fees & Payment Details
Registration Fees
- First Round Online Contest: ₹1,500 per team
- Onsite Regional Contest (Qualified Teams): ₹4,500 per team
Bank Account Details for Fee Transfer
- Account Name: SRM INSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF DATA SCIENCE AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS
- Account Number: 500101012990507
- IFSC Code: CIUB0000117
- Account Type: SB Account
📞 Contact Information
For contest inquiries, reach out to the site coordinator:
- 👤 Contact Person: Dr. John Deva Prasanna D S
- 📧 Email:
icpc.dsbs.ktr@srmist.edu.in - 📱 Mobile: +91 9840229437