22/06/2026
We are proud to announce that IIIT-Delhi's team "Weak Testcase" has qualified for the prestigious ICPC World Finals 2026, to be held in Dubai in November.
The team comprises:
➡️Abhishek – B.Tech CSE, Batch of 2027
➡️Jatin Aggarwal – B.Tech CSAI, Batch of 2027
➡️Piyush Keshan – B.Tech CSAI, Batch of 2027
This achievement marks a significant milestone for the institute, as IIIT-Delhi will be represented at the ICPC World Finals for the fourth time, reaffirming its position among the leading institutions in competitive programming.
The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) is widely regarded as the Olympics of Coding, bringing together the world's most talented student programmers from over 3,000 universities across 111 countries to solve challenging algorithmic problems under intense time constraints.
To reach the World Finals, Team Weak Testcase successfully navigated a highly competitive multi-stage qualification process:
1. Online Preliminary Round – Competing against more than 3,000 teams, the team secured a place among the top performers to advance further.
2. Onsite Regional Championships – The team excelled in a rigorous five-hour ICPC-style contest, earning qualification to the next stage.
3. Asia West Continental Championship – Facing some of the strongest teams from across Western Asia, the team delivered an exceptional performance to secure one of the spots at the World Finals.
The 2026 edition holds special significance as Dubai hosts the 50th Golden Anniversary ICPC World Finals, welcoming more than 130 elite teams from across the globe.
Congratulations to Team Weak Testcase on this remarkable accomplishment. We wish them the very best as they prepare to represent IIIT-Delhi and India on the world stage!