Organized by EncodeAI, PES University, Algomania 3.0 is an inter-college, team-based competitive programming event designed to test real interview-level problem solving.

It is the college’s only placement-oriented competitive programming competition, focused on algorithms, coding efficiency, teamwork, and adaptability, conducted on HackerRank with global leaderboard rankings.

Format

• Team-based competition
• Online preliminary round → Offline main event
• Top 40 teams qualify from prelims
• Multiple competitive cycles
• Top 8 teams advance to finals
   

Key Dates

• Prelims: March 10, 2026, 6:00 PM (Online – HackerRank)
• Main Event: March 14, 2026
• Venue: MRD Auditorium , RR Campus
• Last date to register: March 10, 2026, 2:00 PM

Rewards

• Prize Pool: ₹30,000
• Mentor support for top teams
   

Evaluation based on correctness, speed, problems solved, and HackerRank scoring rules.

If you’re into competitive programming or preparing seriously for placements, this is a must-participate event.