QuantFest 2025 Schedule

The QuantFest will take place over a span of 3 months for all 3 stages. Below is the detailed schedule for each stage of the competition.

Prelims

  • Format: On-Campus Screen-Proctured Round
  • Date: 24th August 2025

Regionals

  • Format: In-Person Competition at 10 IIT Campuses
  • Date: 27th September 2025
  • Location: 10 IITs across India

Finals

  • Format: In-Person for 3 days
  • Date: 31st October 2025 - 1st November 2025 th, 2025
  • Location: IITM Research Park and IIT Madras ICSR

Day 1: Thursday, 30th October

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

IMC Market Trading Bot Contest

Build and deploy algorithmic trading bots in a simulated market environment

12:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Connect with industry professionals and fellow participants

02:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Tower Research Capital Event

Advanced trading strategies and optimization challenges

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Networking Dinner

Sponsored by Tower Research Capital

Day 2: Friday, 31st October

09:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Jane Street Competitions

Mathematical puzzles, probability challenges, and strategic decision-making

12:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Sponsored by Jane Street

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Networking Dinner

Exclusive dinner with Jane Street representatives

Day 3: Saturday, 1st November

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

HRT Challenge

High-frequency trading simulation and algorithm optimization

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Final networking opportunity with fellow finalists.

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Award Ceremony

Celebration and recognition of QuantFest 2025 winners with prizes presented by IICPC

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