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Join HPE CodeWars 2025, an exciting online coding competition for Grades 8–12. Master real-time challenges using C, C++, Java, or Python and climb the leaderboard to win prizes.

HPE CodeWars 2025: Online Coding Competition for Grades 8–12

Test your skills in a thrilling online coding competition for Grades 8–12. Win prizes, showcase your talent, and join a community of passionate coders!

HPE CodeWars 2025: Show Your Coding Brilliance

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Participate

Check your rank on the competition&nbsp;<a href="https://www.codingal.com/competitions/hpe-codewars-2025/leaderboard/">leaderboard</a>&nbsp;

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	Ensure you are logged in before the competition begins. To log in, enter your mobile number and email ID.
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	If you get logged out, simply re-enter your mobile number and sign in again.
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	If you are logged in, you will see the message: &quot;You are registered. Please wait for submission to start.&quot;
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<h3 data-end="423" data-start="402">Getting Help:</h3>

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	Use the Chat Window on the competition link if you need help during the competition. If you&rsquo;re still facing issues, use the Zoom chat for further assistance.
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<h3 data-end="619" data-start="593">Competition Start:</h3>

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	At 1:00 PM, click on the &quot;Start Now&quot; button to begin and enter the competition arena.
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<h3 data-end="739" data-start="717">If Logged Out:</h3>

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	If you get logged out, don&rsquo;t worry! Simply log back in and click Start Now again to resume. Your progress will be auto-saved.
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Competition Day

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), in partnership with Codingal, presents HPE CodeWars 2025 &mdash;a dynamic online coding competition for students in Grades 8&ndash;12. Solve programming challenges in real time and climb to the top of the leaderboard. You can use any of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, or Python.

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Format 
26&nbsp;problems to be solved in 3 hours using C, C++, Java, or Python. Each problem statement carries points; harder problems award more points. The competition features a real-time leaderboard to track your progress, and the student with the highest points will be declared the winner.

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Judging 
All submissions are evaluated by an online judge. Partial grading means you earn points for each test case that your code passes. There are no penalties for incorrect submissions. Multiple submissions are allowed, and your best valid solution is always considered.

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	<a href="https://www.codingal.com/competitions/hpe-codewars-practice-arena/">Practice Arena</a>

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		<li>Access free preparation guides and attempt 100+ coding problems to familiarize yourself with the competition environment.</li>
		<li>This practice session helps you understand virtual competitions and the problem-solving process.</li>
		<li>Get an overview of potential problem types.</li>
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	<a href="https://hpecodewars.org/pastevents">Previous CodeWars Problems</a>

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		<li>Visit <a href="https://hpecodewars.org" rel="noopener" target="_new">hpecodewars.org</a>.</li>
		<li>Click on &ldquo;Events&rdquo; &rarr; &ldquo;Past Events&rdquo; to check out previous problem statements.</li>
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Gear up for HPE CodeWars 2025 and showcase your coding prowess!

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Overview

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Prizes

<h3>Steps to Register</h3>

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	<li>Click on the &ldquo;Register &amp; Start&rdquo; button on this page.</li>
	<li>Input your mobile number when prompted.</li>
	<li>Enter all required details in the registration form.</li>
	<li>Click on &ldquo;Register for competition&rdquo; to finalize your registration.</li>
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<h3>How to Join the Competition on April 13, 2025, at 1 PM (IST)</h3>

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	<li>Register if you haven&rsquo;t done so already.</li>
	<li>If you&rsquo;re already registered but logged out:
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		<li>Click on &ldquo;Register Now&rdquo;</li>
		<li>Enter your mobile number and grade</li>
		<li>Verify your mobile number via the OTP sent by SMS</li>
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	<li>On April 13, 2025, at 1 PM (IST), click &ldquo;Start Now&rdquo; to begin solving problems.</li>
	<li>If you get logged out, simply log back in and click &ldquo;Start Now&rdquo; again to resume&mdash;your progress is auto-saved.</li>
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Guidelines

FAQs

<h3>Participation Criteria</h3>

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	<li>Eligible Grades: 8&ndash;12</li>
	<li>Grade 8 Eligibility: Students who have completed or taken their final Grade 8 exam in 2025&nbsp;are eligible.</li>
	<li>Not Eligible:
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		<li>Grade 7 students transitioning to Grade 8 in 2025</li>
		<li>Grade 12 students who graduated in 2025&nbsp;or earlier</li>
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	<li>Prize Claims: Valid school IDs are required to claim any prizes.</li>
	<li>Plagiarism Notice: Any detected plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification and forfeiture of prizes.</li>
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Terms & Conditions

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