The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) is one of the world’s most prestigious and largest scientific competitions for computer science students. Every year, the competition brings together thousands of teams from universities around the world, providing an opportunity for healthy competition, knowledge exchange, and the development of problem-solving and programming skills. Top-performing teams in regional contests may qualify for the ICPC World Finals in accordance with the applicable rules and selection procedures.
In Afghanistan, the ICPC Regional Contest is held annually under the hosting of Kateb University. This year, Kateb University had the honor of hosting the ninth edition of this academic competition, which brought together 79 teams from public and private universities in Kabul and other provinces. The contest began at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, and concluded at 12:30 p.m. after five hours of competition.
The contest was judged with the cooperation of representatives from Kardan University, Kateb University, Gharjistan University, and Esteqlal University. The participation of judges from different academic institutions played an important role in ensuring transparency, adherence to competition rules, and the fair evaluation of team performance.
After five hours of competition involving algorithmic problem-solving, logical thinking, and teamwork, the final results were announced as follows:
By securing first place in the competition, Team BlindSpot from Gharjistan University earned the distinction of representing Afghanistan, subject to the applicable selection procedures and regulations, at the 2027 ICPC World Finals.
Competitions of this kind play an important role in identifying and nurturing young talent, strengthening critical thinking, improving problem-solving skills, and promoting teamwork among students. By hosting this academic event, Kateb University once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting technical talent, promoting academic excellence, and preparing the next generation of computer science specialists.
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