Patuakhali Science and Technology University
PSTU IT Carnival 2026
South Zone’s Largest Tech Competition
Three days, twelve events, one stage — competitive programming, hackathons, data science, quizzes, project showcases and gaming at Patuakhali Science and Technology University.
See all twelve eventsIUPC pre-registration
Inter-University Programming Contest — 3 members.
- Team slots
- 45 teams
- To pre-register
- Free
- Entries close
- 31 July 2026
Free · instant registration ID
12
Events
6
Tech contests
6
Gaming arenas
5
With full rules
The line-up
Twelve events. One carnival.
Open now
The flagship ICPC-style Inter-University Programming Contest. Teams of three, a 4–5 hour battle, one keyboard.
- Team slots
- 45 teams
- At final registration
- ৳3,000 per team
- Entries close
- 31 July 2026
Published
Entries have not opened yet
Announced
Dated later
IUPC · how to enter
Three steps, and the first one is free
- Step 1
Pre-register your team here. Nothing is paid at this stage.
- Step 2
Confirmed slots are published university-wise once pre-registration closes.
- Step 3
Final registration then opens for the listed teams, with the ৳3,000 entry fee.
Have this ready
- Your team name — it must be unique, so pick a backup too
- Your varsity name
- Coach name, email and phone number
- For each of the three members: name, email, phone, Codeforces handle and t-shirt size
What the winners get
- Champion — Winner trophy, Certificate of excellence
- 1st Runner-Up — Certificate of merit
- 2nd Runner-Up — Certificate of merit
- An event t-shirt for every participant
IUPC prize money is not published yet. The datathon and the three esports tournaments publish theirs on their own pages.
Step one takes a minute
Nothing is paid until your slot is confirmed.
- Team slots
- 45 teams
- To pre-register
- Free
- Entries close
- 31 July 2026
Schedule
The road to carnival day
Closes 31 July 2026
IUPC pre-registration
Submit your team name, coach and all three members. Free — nothing is paid at this stage.
Early August 2026
IUPC final registration
Confirmed slots are published university-wise, then final registration opens for the listed teams with the ৳3,000 entry fee.
8–12 August 2026
Datathon window
The one contest that finishes before anyone reaches Patuakhali — days of work online, submitted from wherever you are. Entries have not opened yet.
13–15 August 2026
Carnival days
Three days onsite across every arena — the IUPC, the gaming finals, and the closing ceremony.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Only IUPC (South Zone), and only for pre-registration. The datathon and the three esports tournaments have their formats, rules and prizes published, but entries have not opened yet. The rest of the line-up follows later.
Exactly three. The registration form requires all three members before you can submit — teams of one, two, or four are not eligible.
Undergraduate students competing under their university, each with a valid email address and Codeforces handle. Your coach registers alongside the team.
IUPC pre-registration is free. The ৳3,000 per-team entry fee applies at final registration, once confirmed slots are published university-wise. Gaming tournaments have their own entry fees, listed on each game page. No payment is ever collected through this website.
After submitting, you receive a unique registration ID (e.g. PSTU-IUPC-2026-0001). Save it — it is your reference for all future correspondence.
Your IUPC team’s spot is waiting
Gather your three coders, pick a name worth remembering, and claim your place at the flagship contest.
Pre-register for IUPC- Team slots
- 45 teams
- To pre-register
- Free
- Entries close
- 31 July 2026