Bengaluru, India. April 28, 2025. Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE), in collaboration with Codingal, concluded the fifth edition of HPE CodeWars, India’s biggest coding competition for students in grades 8–12. This year’s event witnessed unprecedented participation, solidifying its status as the largest school-level coding competition in the country.
Over a high-intensity 3-hour coding challenge, more than 23,000 code submissions were evaluated in real-time, with peak concurrent evaluations surpassing 700. The competition attracted students from across India, with significant participation from cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai. And additionally, international students from over 100 countries, including the UK, Kenya, Mauritius, Nepal, Nigeria, Singapore, and the UAE, also joined the challenge, highlighting the event’s expanding global reach.
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The competition highlighted outstanding young coders for their exceptional skills and problem-solving abilities:
- Champion: Purbayon Sarkar (Grade 12), South Point High School, Kolkata – Awarded an HP Victus Gaming Laptop
- First Runner-Up: Jayden Jeswin Raj (Grade 12), Vels Vidyashram, Chennai – Received an HP Chromebook
- Second Runner-Up: Samik Goyal (Grade 10), DAV Public School, Patiala – Honored with an HP Series 5 FHD Monitor
The top 10 performers were also rewarded with high-quality performance mechanical gaming keyboards and mouse, recognizing their dedication and prowess.
On this massive success, Vivek Prakash, Co-founder, Codingal said, “Competitions like HPE CodeWars are crucial in the age of AI. They go beyond just testing coding skills, they foster critical thinking and problem-solving. As AI literacy becomes as fundamental as reading and math, we’re proud to help students develop the mindset and skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow, many of which don’t even exist yet.”
HPE CodeWars continues to thrive in the digital world by serving as a platform for young minds to engage with real-world challenges, fostering innovation and technical skills. The competition’s success reflects HPE and Codingal’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of technology leaders.
Building on the momentum of this year’s success, HPE and Codingal are dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of CodeWars in the coming years. Plans are underway to introduce new challenges and opportunities, further inspiring students worldwide to pursue excellence in technology and innovation.
HPE CodeWars is India’s largest coding competition that happens annually designed to inspire and challenge students in grades 8-12. Through collaborative efforts with educational platforms like Codingal, HPE aims to provide young learners with opportunities to develop critical coding skills and engage with global technological advancements.
About Codingal
Founded in 2021, Codingal is a leading online coding platform dedicated to empowering K-12 students through interactive, project-based learning. With a mission to inspire children to fall in love with coding, Codingal offers personalized learning paths guided by expert instructors, enabling students to build real-world applications and develop critical problem-solving skills. The company is registered in Dover, Delaware, USA, and operates in Bengaluru, India.
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