The IEEE Student Branch of NSBM Green University successfully hosted Duothan 6.0 on 6 August 2026, bringing together more than 250 undergraduate students representing over 65 teams from more than 10 universities across Sri Lanka for an exciting celebration of technology, innovation, and competitive problem-solving.

Conducted across three challenging phases, Duothan 6.0 tested participants on their technical knowledge, analytical thinking, teamwork, innovation, and ability to solve problems under pressure. Following the preliminary stages, teams representing NSBM Green University, University of Moratuwa, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC), and Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) advanced to the on-site final phase, FORTIFY, where the finalists competed for the championship title.

This year’s competition marked a historic milestone for NSBM Green University, as the University claimed the Duothan championship for the first time in the six-edition history of the competition.

Taking the top spot, Team Scrybug from NSBM Green University emerged as the Champion of Duothan 6.0. Team Rexosphere from the University of Moratuwa secured the First Runner-up position, while Team Cybernauts from NSBM Green University claimed the Second Runner-up position. With two NSBM teams finishing among the top three, the achievement marked an especially memorable edition of Duothan for the NSBM community.

The success of Duothan 6.0 was achieved under the guidance and continued support of Prof. Chaminda Rathnayake, Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor and Counsellor of the IEEE Student Branch of NSBM, together with the dedicated support of the academic staff of the Faculty of Computing and Faculty of Engineering.

The competition was proudly supported by NSBM Green University as the Official Title Partner, with Snap LK serving as the Official Silver Partner, CODIMITE and Codezela as Official Knowledge Partners, and TV Derana as the Official Electronic Media Partner. The strong collaboration of these partners contributed significantly to creating a platform that connected university students with a challenging and industry-relevant competitive experience.

Beyond the final rankings, Duothan 6.0 provided participants with an opportunity to put their academic knowledge into practice while developing the skills essential for success in the technology sector. The competition encouraged students to approach complex challenges creatively, collaborate effectively under pressure, and demonstrate their capabilities in a highly competitive environment.