Goldman Sachs India Hackathon 2025

UNDERGRAD | INDIAGoldman Sachs India Hackathon (GSIH) is a 12-hour coding challenge spread across on 2 days.This is a Computer Science (CS) and Quantitative (Quant) hackathon, giving participants the choice to compete in either or both domains. It’s your opportunity to solve real-world financial and technological problems, showcase your analytical and programming skills, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes and a pre-placement interview (PPI) with Goldman Sachs!
APPLICATION DETAILSRegistration starts from April 21, 2025 and ends on May 4, 2025
ELIGIBILITYOpen to students from engineering courses graduating in 2027 & 2028 from eligible colleges
FORMATThe hackathon will be conducted in an online coding environment with real-world/simulated datasets.
MENTORSHIP & FINALEShortlisted candidates will attend a mentorship session in June and the finale event at Goldman Sachs campus.

Why Participate?

  • Solve Real Challenges – Work on cutting-edge problems in data structures, algorithms, optimization, probability, statistics, calculus, and linear algorithms.
  • Prove Your Skills – Compete with the best talent from India’s top engineering colleges.
  • Exclusive Career Opportunity – Top performers will be fast-tracked to a Pre-Placement Interview (PPI) with Goldman Sachs.
  • Mentorship & Learning – Receive mentorship from Goldman Sachs professionals 

 

Process & Timelines

 

  • Registrations Open: April 21, 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: May 4, 2025
  • Hackathon Dates: May 17 (Quant) | May 18, 2025 (CS) 
  • Time: 9 AM to 9 PM IST on both days
  • Duration: 12 hours
  • Format: Online, individual participation

Application Process

  • Sign up for the contest by creating a HackerRank community account if you haven't already. If you already have an account, simply log in
  • Complete your profile by entering your personal details such as college name, roll number, graduation year, etc.
  • Review and confirm the "Declaration".
  • Submit your information.
  • You will receive an invitation to participate via your registered email.
  • Look out for a reminder email 1-2 days before the contest.

In case of any further questions around the program, please write to us at  gsindiahackathon@ny.email.gs.com and refer to the contest rules and FAQ document.

 

Prize

  • Exciting Rewards for Top Performers
  • Exclusive Pre-Placement Interview (PPI) Opportunity for outstanding candidates
  • Mentorship & Career Guidance by Goldman Sachs experts

 

Rules & Eligibility

This is an individual contest, and you are required to register individually. Please note that each participant should have a HackerRank profile to participate.

Eligible Colleges

Quant Eligible Schools

  • Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

CS Eligible Schools

  • Banasthali Vidyapith University
  • Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani - Hyderabad
  • Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar
  • Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad
  • Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Indore
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
  • Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi
  • Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delh
  • International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
  • Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
  • Manipal Institute of Technology
  • Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
  • Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
  • National Institute of Technology, Calicut
  • National Institute of Technology, Surathkal
  • National Institute of Technology, Trichy
  • National Institute of Technology, Warangal
  • Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
  • Shiv Nadar University, Delhi
  • Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science, Indore
  • Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai
  • Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

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Disclaimer:

Candidates with incomplete or inaccurate registration will not be eligible for the program and will not be invited for further steps in the program. Kindly refer to the detailed FAQ document and contest rules for step-by-step instructions on the application process. 

Participation in  this hackathon does not constitute an employment opportunity, internship, or any form of employment with Goldman Sachs. The top finalists may be granted an opportunity to interview with Goldman Sachs for an internship. However,  participation in any interview or internship opportunities is at the sole discretion of  Goldman Sachs and may be subject to change without prior notice.