Crack GSoC with Real Open Source Experience
A selection-focused GSoC preparation program built around real contributions, mentor guidance, and winning proposals.
Proven
Selection Outcomes
Join a legacy of success. Our students contribute to the world's most critical open source software.
Why Most Students Fail at GSoC
DSA Trap
Focusing purely on competitive programming instead of understanding large codebases.
Generic Proposals
Submitting ChatGPT-generated or template proposals that get rejected instantly.
Zero Guidance
Struggling alone with "good first issues" without real feedback from mentors.
Fear of Code
Intimidated by massive repositories and complex build systems.
Learning Roadmap
From "Hello World" to Accepted Proposal
Introduction to Open Source, GSoC & Resume Making
Open-source fundamentals, GSoC structure, Linux basics, dev environment setup, Resume Making.
Git & GitHub Fundamentals
Git basics, branching, pull requests, remotes, GitHub workflows.
Organization Selection & Research
Evaluating organizations, reviewing past projects, joining community channels.
Codebase Exploration & Setup
Understanding large codebases, building from source, debugging.
First Open Source Contribution
Solving beginner issues, writing clean code, handling reviews.
GSoC Proposal Writing
Proposal structure, problem statement, deliverables.
Proposal Refinement & Mentor Interaction
Incorporating feedback, mentor communication.
Project Planning & Timeline
Task breakdown, milestones, realistic timelines.
Final Review & Post-GSoC Planning
Final presentation, documentation, career planning.
Meet The Mentor
Learn Directly From
Open-Source Experts
Rishabh Rawat, an experienced software engineer and open-source contributor with over 5+ years of industry experience. Rishabh is a former Google Summer of Code (GSoC) contributor with the Oppia Foundation, where he worked extensively on large-scale production codebases, made 120+ pull requests, and was promoted to a full member of the organisation. He has deep expertise in full-stack development (React, Node.js, Python), strong foundations in Data Structures & Algorithms, and real-world experience building and scaling products at startups and global companies. Having been on the GSoC selection side as well as a contributor, Rishabh brings practical insights on how students should prepare, contribute to open source effectively, and build a profile that genuinely stands out for GSoC 2026
Beyond The Code
Vibrant Community
Join a private network of ambitious developers. Peer reviews, accountability groups, and lifelong connections.
Career Catalyst
Alumni have secured roles at Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.
Standout Resume
Real open source contributions outweigh generic projects every time.
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