UvaXtreme V1
The Inaugural Edition — Where It All Began
The First Chapter
UvaXtreme 1.0, organized by the IEEE Student Branch of Uva Wellassa University, was held on June 29, 2024. This event provided a platform for students across various academic years to showcase their coding and problem-solving skills in a supportive and competitive environment.
Designed to be inclusive and beginner-friendly, UvaXtreme 1.0 encouraged participation from students at all levels of study, promoting skill development and peer engagement. A total of 63 teams, comprising over 250 students from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years participated, with 300 attendees at the opening ceremony.
Each year had its own separate hackathon hosted simultaneously via HackerRank, ensuring fair competition with challenges tailored to each level of study.
UvaXtreme V1 Organizing Committee
Event Timeline — June 2024
Event Timeline — Jan 2025
Key Rules & Regulations
Team Size
2–4 members per team. All members from the same academic year.
Platform
HackerRank. Questions released every 20 minutes, easy to hard.
Original Work
All solutions must be developed during the event. No pre-existing code.
Ticket Required
Entry requires presentation of ticket confirmation email with QR code.
Certificates
Top 3 per year get printed certificates. All others receive digital.
Bring Your Own
Participants must bring laptops, chargers, and personal internet.
V1 Winners
UvaXtreme V1.1 — Champions crowned across all year groups
Event Gallery
