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HaXtreme – An elite real-world problem solving arena engineered for talent
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What is HaXtreme?
HaXtreme is the premier competitive programming and hackathon event organized by the IEEE Student Branch at the University of Ruhuna colaborate with Computer Engineering Society (ComES) at the University of Ruhuna.
Now in its fifth iteration, HaXtreme goes beyond traditional coding challenges.
From optimizing algorithms to finding elegant solutions under pressure, HaXtreme is an arena where problem-solving skills meet speed, strategy, and precision.
Guidelines Booklet
Get full clarity on competition stages, team eligibility, scoring criteria, and the official code of conduct.
Timeline
Key milestones, registration cutoffs, and competitive rounds for HaXtreme 5.0.
Sep 15
Registration Opening
Sep 19
Webinar 1 (Online)
Sep 27
Webinar 2 (Online)
Sep 30
OCT 04
Registration Closing
Online Round (All Teams)
Oct 05
Finalist Announcement
Oct 24
Physical Final Round
Memory Lane
A journey through the legacy of HaXtreme. Revisit the moments, debugging sessions, and celebrations from past editions.
Previous Sponsors
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HaXtreme 5.0 before stepping into the arena.
The competition is open to active undergraduate students from recognized universities (University teams must belong to an institution with an active IEEE Student Branch) and current school students.
Every team must consist of exactly three members (one Team Leader and two Team Members). All three members must be from the same institution.
No changes can be made once registered without prior approval. If you need to modify your team, you must contact the Organizing Committee for permission before the registration deadline.
You are free to use any programming language of your choice to solve the given problems during the rounds.
Yes. Teams that advance to the Physical Final Round are permitted and encouraged to bring their personal laptops to the venue.
Rankings are determined based on the total problem score, solution accuracy, number of problems solved, and submission time. Penalties may apply for late submissions or rule violations. All decisions made by the judging panel are final.
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