Think your coding skills can stand up to the brightest minds in the country? The Big Code 2026 hackathon by Google is giving you that stage. It’s intense, it’s competitive, and honestly, it’s one of the few national challenges where pure skill decides winners.
Here’s the thing, registrations close on March 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Miss that, and you’ll have to wait another year.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Google (powered by HackerEarth) |
| Type | National coding challenge & AI hackathon |
| Registration Deadline | March 12, 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Challenge Dates | March 14, 2026 – April 18, 2026 |
| Eligibility | 1st, 2nd, pre-final year engineering students (2027, 2028, 2029 grads) from circuit branches in AICTE/UGC recognized universities |
| Prize Pool | ₹6,00,000 cash + Pixel devices + certificates |
| Finale Location | Google office, Bengaluru |
Not everyone can jump in. To qualify:
Quick heads-up: Google can verify eligibility anytime. Keep your college ID and government ID handy.
The competition runs across multiple elimination rounds over five weeks:
March 14–15, 2026. MCQs + coding tasks. Speed and precision matter. Top 15,000 advance.
Algorithmic coding problems for the top 15,000. Designed to test core CS fundamentals.
Advanced coding assessment for top 1,500. Complex problems that push your problem-solving limits.
Top 50 face a 48-hour AI-themed hackathon. Build a prototype to solve a given AI problem. Top 15 present live at Google Bengaluru.
Honestly, the Pixel device perk alone is tempting — but the recognition is the real win.
1st, 2nd, pre-final year engineering students (2027, 2028, 2029 grads) from circuit branches in AICTE/UGC recognized universities.
March 14, 2026 to April 18, 2026. Registration closes March 12, 2026.
₹6 lakh cash pool, Pixel devices for top 50, certificates, and live presentation opportunity for top 15.
No. Participation or winning does not imply any job or internship offer from Google.
By fastest completion time, then lowest plagiarism percentage.
Yes, but add a secondary email to ensure smooth communication.
Email the-big-code-challenge-india@google.com. Expect replies within 24–48 hours.
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