Goldman Sachs has launched the India Hackathon 2026 (GSIH) for undergraduate engineering students. This is a 12-hour online coding competition where participants can compete in Computer Science (CS) or Quantitative (Quant) domains and win exciting rewards along with a Pre-Placement Interview (PPI) opportunity.
This Goldman Sachs hackathon is a great opportunity for students preparing for off campus hiring, coding competitions, and internships in 2026. It allows you to showcase your problem-solving and programming skills on real-world financial and technology challenges.
Hackathon Details & Location
• Event: Goldman Sachs India Hackathon 2026 (GSIH)
• Mode: Online
• Participation: Individual
• Domains: Computer Science (CS) / Quantitative (Quant)
Hackathon Overview
This is a competitive coding event designed to test your technical and analytical skills.
• 12-hour coding challenge
• Conducted over 2 days
• Solve real-world financial and tech problems
• Work on datasets and algorithmic challenges
Eligibility & Qualifications
• Engineering students (Undergraduate)
• Batch: 2027 / 2028
• Must belong to eligible colleges (as per Goldman Sachs list)
• Individual participation required
• HackerRank account mandatory
Key Responsibilities (During Hackathon)
• Solve problems related to DSA, algorithms, and optimization
• Work on probability, statistics, and quantitative models
• Analyze datasets and derive solutions
• Compete with top engineering students
Skills Required
• Strong Data Structures & Algorithms
• Programming skills (C++ / Java / Python)
• Problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of Quant concepts (for Quant track)
• Analytical thinking
Process & Timeline
• Registrations Open: April 22, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: May 10, 2026
• Hackathon Dates:
• May 23, 2026 (Quant)
• May 24, 2026 (CS)
• Time: 9 AM – 9 PM IST
• Duration: 12 hours
• Format: Online
Mentorship & Finale
• Shortlisted candidates will attend mentorship sessions in June
• Final round will be conducted at Goldman Sachs campus
How To Apply For Goldman Sachs India Hackathon 2026
Interested candidates can register through the official platform.
Apply Link & More Info: Click Here To Apply
