# Applications for the IICPC DELTA Program are now open!↵
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Hello everyone!↵
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Registrations for the **IICPC DELTA Program 2026** are now officially open.↵
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Welcome to **DELTA — Discovery and Early Learning in Trading & Algorithms**, a highly selective initiative by IICPC focused on identifying and nurturing exceptional early undergraduate talent interested in quantitative trading, algorithms, technology, systems and problem solving.↵
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This edition is proudly supported by leading quantitative trading and technology firms including **Optiver**, **Hudson River Trading** and more.↵
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## About DELTA↵
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DELTA is designed to give high-potential students early exposure to the world of quantitative trading and advanced technology through a rigorous combination of assessments, competitions, interviews, mentorship and industry interaction.↵
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Participants will go through challenging **Trading** and **Technology** tracks covering:↵
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* Probability & Mathematics↵
* Competitive Programming↵
* Algorithms & Data Structures↵
* Analytical Thinking↵
* Systems & Low Latency Concepts↵
* Market Making & Trading Theory↵
* Fast Decision Making under Pressure↵
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The program aims to bring together some of the brightest students from premier institutes across India and APAC regions including **Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam**.↵
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Selected participants will also get opportunities to interact with partner firms, mentors and recruiters through the onsite bootcamp and networking sessions.↵
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## Program Highlights↵
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- Fully Paid 4-Day Onsite Bootcamp in Mumbai↵
- Trading + Technology Specialized Tracks↵
- Mentorship and Sessions by Industry Professionals↵
- Networking with Top Students Across APAC↵
- Rigorous 3-Stage Selection Process↵
- Designed for High Potential Early Talent↵
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## Eligibility↵
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The program is targeted towards:↵
↵
* Early undergraduate students graduating in **2029 / 2030**↵
* Students from:↵
↵
* IITs and premier Indian institutes↵
* NUS / NTU Singapore↵
* Eligible APAC universities and institutes↵
↵
International participation is open for students from multiple APAC countries including:↵
↵
* Singapore↵
* Thailand↵
* South Korea↵
* Indonesia↵
* Vietnam↵
* and other eligible regions↵
↵
## Selection Process↵
↵
### Stage 1 — Resume Shortlisting↵
↵
Applications will first be evaluated based on:↵
↵
* Academic performance↵
* Competitive programming achievements↵
* Olympiads and contests↵
* Technical projects and experience↵
* Demonstrated interest in quantitative trading, algorithms or systems↵
↵
### Stage 2 — Online Assessment (OA)↵
↵
Shortlisted candidates will participate in a rigorous online assessment consisting of:↵
↵
* Mathematics & Probability↵
* Logical and Analytical Reasoning↵
* Aptitude & Problem Solving↵
↵
The **Technology Track** OA will additionally include:↵
↵
* Competitive Programming↵
* Algorithms & Data Structures↵
* Coding & Implementation Skills↵
↵
### Stage 3 — Interviews↵
↵
Final shortlisted participants will undergo interviews focused on:↵
↵
* Technical and analytical thinking↵
* Problem solving ability↵
* Mathematical and systems intuition↵
* Learning potential and communication↵
↵
## Final Bootcamp↵
↵
Approximately **30–40 selected students** will be invited for a fully sponsored onsite bootcamp in Mumbai featuring:↵
↵
* Competitions and simulations↵
* Mentorship sessions↵
* Trading and technology workshops↵
* Networking opportunities↵
* Interaction with recruiters and partner firms↵
↵
## Sponsors & Partners↵
↵
Supported by leading global quantitative trading and technology firms including:↵
↵
* Optiver↵
* Hudson River Trading↵
* and more to be announced soon↵
↵
## Registration↵
↵
Registrations are now open from 10 May 2026 to 28 June 2026.↵
↵
Apply here: [DELTA](https://delta.iicpc.com/)↵
↵
For queries and updates, stay tuned for further announcements.↵
↵
We hope to see you participating. Good luck!↵
↵
Hello everyone!↵
↵
Registrations for the **IICPC DELTA Program 2026** are now officially open.↵
↵
Welcome to **DELTA — Discovery and Early Learning in Trading & Algorithms**, a highly selective initiative by IICPC focused on identifying and nurturing exceptional early undergraduate talent interested in quantitative trading, algorithms, technology, systems and problem solving.↵
↵
This edition is proudly supported by leading quantitative trading and technology firms including **Optiver**, **Hudson River Trading** and more.↵
↵
## About DELTA↵
↵
DELTA is designed to give high-potential students early exposure to the world of quantitative trading and advanced technology through a rigorous combination of assessments, competitions, interviews, mentorship and industry interaction.↵
↵
↵
↵
Participants will go through challenging **Trading** and **Technology** tracks covering:↵
↵
* Probability & Mathematics↵
* Competitive Programming↵
* Algorithms & Data Structures↵
* Analytical Thinking↵
* Systems & Low Latency Concepts↵
* Market Making & Trading Theory↵
* Fast Decision Making under Pressure↵
↵
The program aims to bring together some of the brightest students from premier institutes across India and APAC regions including **Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam**.↵
↵
Selected participants will also get opportunities to interact with partner firms, mentors and recruiters through the onsite bootcamp and networking sessions.↵
↵
## Program Highlights↵
↵
- Fully Paid 4-Day Onsite Bootcamp in Mumbai↵
- Trading + Technology Specialized Tracks↵
- Mentorship and Sessions by Industry Professionals↵
- Networking with Top Students Across APAC↵
- Rigorous 3-Stage Selection Process↵
- Designed for High Potential Early Talent↵
↵
## Eligibility↵
↵
The program is targeted towards:↵
↵
* Early undergraduate students graduating in **2029 / 2030**↵
* Students from:↵
↵
* IITs and premier Indian institutes↵
* NUS / NTU Singapore↵
* Eligible APAC universities and institutes↵
↵
International participation is open for students from multiple APAC countries including:↵
↵
* Singapore↵
* Thailand↵
* South Korea↵
* Indonesia↵
* Vietnam↵
* and other eligible regions↵
↵
## Selection Process↵
↵
### Stage 1 — Resume Shortlisting↵
↵
Applications will first be evaluated based on:↵
↵
* Academic performance↵
* Competitive programming achievements↵
* Olympiads and contests↵
* Technical projects and experience↵
* Demonstrated interest in quantitative trading, algorithms or systems↵
↵
### Stage 2 — Online Assessment (OA)↵
↵
Shortlisted candidates will participate in a rigorous online assessment consisting of:↵
↵
* Mathematics & Probability↵
* Logical and Analytical Reasoning↵
* Aptitude & Problem Solving↵
↵
The **Technology Track** OA will additionally include:↵
↵
* Competitive Programming↵
* Algorithms & Data Structures↵
* Coding & Implementation Skills↵
↵
### Stage 3 — Interviews↵
↵
Final shortlisted participants will undergo interviews focused on:↵
↵
* Technical and analytical thinking↵
* Problem solving ability↵
* Mathematical and systems intuition↵
* Learning potential and communication↵
↵
## Final Bootcamp↵
↵
Approximately **30–40 selected students** will be invited for a fully sponsored onsite bootcamp in Mumbai featuring:↵
↵
* Competitions and simulations↵
* Mentorship sessions↵
* Trading and technology workshops↵
* Networking opportunities↵
* Interaction with recruiters and partner firms↵
↵
## Sponsors & Partners↵
↵
Supported by leading global quantitative trading and technology firms including:↵
↵
* Optiver↵
* Hudson River Trading↵
* and more to be announced soon↵
↵
## Registration↵
↵
Registrations are now open from 10 May 2026 to 28 June 2026.↵
↵
Apply here: [DELTA](https://delta.iicpc.com/)↵
↵
For queries and updates, stay tuned for further announcements.↵
↵
We hope to see you participating. Good luck!↵
