Hosted by Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs India Hackathon
A competitive technology challenge designed to evaluate students' programming, problem-solving, and technical skills through real-world engineering problems.
Academic Year Eligibility
Key Benefit
Pre-Placement Interviews for Engineering Analyst Roles + Cash Prizes
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Degrees
B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, Dual Degree, MCA
Eligible Branches / Streams
All Engineering & Mathematical Disciplines
Gender Eligibility
All Genders
Geographic Scope
Recognized educational institutions across India
Participation Format
Individual / Team (1-3 Members)
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in an eligible graduation/post-graduation course.
Benefits & Rewards
• Direct interviews for Summer Analyst and Full-time Engineering Analyst positions. • High-value cash prizes and certificates for top ranking teams. • Interactions with Goldman Sachs quantitative strategists and software architects.
How It Works
1. Round 1: Online Technical Assessment (Aptitude, CS fundamentals, Coding). 2. Round 2: Advanced Coding & System Architecture Assessment. 3. Round 3: National Hackathon & Technical Presentation.
How to Apply
1. Register on the official Goldman Sachs Careers portal during the program announcement. 2. Complete the online aptitude and coding assessment. 3. Shortlisted candidates receive hackathon details.
Visit Official PortalPreparation Guide
### Master These Areas - Algorithmic problem solving (medium to hard). - Computer architecture fundamentals: memory management, threads, and networking. - Object-oriented design principles (SOLID).
Pro Tips
• Pay special attention to time and memory limits; brute-force solutions fail hidden test cases. • Write clean, readable code with descriptive identifier names.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this open to non-circuital branches?
A: Yes, students from all engineering branches with strong programming skills are eligible.
Q: What role is offered?
A: Engineering Analyst (full-time) and Summer Analyst (internship).