GirlScript Summer of Code
2026
Build. Contribute. Ship.
From Open Source to AI Agents. India's largest builder program for developers, students, and AI creators. A non-profit initiative by GirlScript Foundation.
What's new in GSSoC 2026
Agents for India Track
Build and deploy real-world AI agents solving problems unique to India, powered by Smartly Labs with dedicated mentorship and industry exposure.
AI Contribution Guidelines
Clear distinction between AI-assisted and human contributions, a fair, transparent evaluation system that rewards genuine builders and creators.
Real-World Building Focus
Move beyond basic PRs. Build projects, tools, and usable solutions that create real impact, not just commits. Quality over quantity, always.
Bounty Integrations
Earn extra leaderboard points via partner bounty programs. Cloudinary and more partners offer bonus rewards for building with their tools.
Two tracks.
One mission.
Agents for
India Track
Build and deploy AI agents solving real-world problems specific to India. Learn AI and automation, work on meaningful use cases, and get exposure to the Smartly Labs ecosystem.
- →Learn AI + automation
- →Build and publish agents
- →Work on real Indian use cases
- →Smartly Labs ecosystem access
GSSoC Open
Source Track
Contribute to real repositories, grow your developer profile, and become part of one of the world's most celebrated open source communities. Ideal for every level.
- →Work on open source projects
- →Improve your GitHub profile
- →Learn collaboration and code review
- →Expert mentorship throughout
Build with Media APIs.
Earn bonus points.
Cloudinary joins GSSoC 2026 as our first featured bounty partner, bringing a Creator Program, Media APIs learning path, and real leaderboard rewards for contributors who build with their tools.
What & When
Key milestones for GirlScript Summer of Code 2026
01
24th March 2026
Launch Event + Applications Open
GSSoC 2026 kicks off live! Attend the launch event for a walkthrough of the program, track guide, and the Cloudinary bonus session.
02
End of March / Early April 2026
Selections
Applications are reviewed and participants are selected. Contributors, mentors, project admins, and ambassadors are confirmed for the program.
03
April 2026
Onboarding and Kick-off
Selected participants are onboarded. Projects go live, contributors pick their issues, mentors are assigned, and the building begins.
04
April to June 2026
Contribution Period
The main program period. Contributors work on projects, submit PRs, build agents, earn points, and climb the leaderboard.
05
June to July 2026
Final Evaluations and Results
All contributions are evaluated, leaderboards are finalized, and top contributors across both tracks are recognized and rewarded.
How It Works
Leaderboard
& Rewards
Every contribution counts. The leaderboard tracks your progress in real time, earn points, climb ranks, and get recognized at the end of the program.
What People Say About Previous Editions
Stories from contributors, mentors, and project admins of past editions.
“Being part of the GSSoC core team has been an epic adventure. The community, the learning, and the people, everything about this program is remarkable.”
Anshika Saini
Core Team Member
“Throughout this journey, all the mentors were very supportive and helpful at every step. GSSoC gave me the confidence to contribute to open source.”
Anchal Chaturvedi
Contributor and Ambassador
“My journey through GSSoC '24 has been an exciting blend of learning and achievement. Even starting late, I made contributions I'm incredibly proud of.”
Vuppala Sai Srija
Contributor
“As a Core Team Member of GSSoC '24, the experience has been incredibly enriching. I grew both professionally and personally in ways I didn't expect.”
Jeevana Maradana
Core Team Member
“Participating in GSSoC 2024 as a mentor has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Watching contributors grow into confident developers is truly fulfilling.”
Payal Kumari
Mentor
“Being part of the GSSoC core team has been an epic adventure. The community, the learning, and the people, everything about this program is remarkable.”
Anshika Saini
Core Team Member
“Throughout this journey, all the mentors were very supportive and helpful at every step. GSSoC gave me the confidence to contribute to open source.”
Anchal Chaturvedi
Contributor and Ambassador
“My journey through GSSoC '24 has been an exciting blend of learning and achievement. Even starting late, I made contributions I'm incredibly proud of.”
Vuppala Sai Srija
Contributor
“As a Core Team Member of GSSoC '24, the experience has been incredibly enriching. I grew both professionally and personally in ways I didn't expect.”
Jeevana Maradana
Core Team Member
“Participating in GSSoC 2024 as a mentor has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Watching contributors grow into confident developers is truly fulfilling.”
Payal Kumari
Mentor
“Serving as a Project Admin for GSSoC was an incredibly fulfilling experience. The quality and enthusiasm of contributors is truly unmatched by any program.”
Rishi Mondal
Project Admin
“Participating in GSSoC 2024 has been an incredibly rewarding journey. I made new friends, new skills, and built projects I'm genuinely proud of.”
Tina Borundia
Contributor and Ambassador
“The mentors were phenomenal, always available, always encouraging. GSSoC wasn't just a program; it was a turning point in my developer career.”
Rahul Kumar
Contributor, GSSoC '24
“Being a campus ambassador for GSSoC was one of the best decisions I made in college. Spreading open source to my campus was incredibly rewarding.”
Shreya Patel
Campus Ambassador
“GSSoC gave me my first real pull request merged. The feeling of contributing to something real and impactful for the world is truly indescribable.”
Aryan Mehta
Contributor, GSSoC '23
“Serving as a Project Admin for GSSoC was an incredibly fulfilling experience. The quality and enthusiasm of contributors is truly unmatched by any program.”
Rishi Mondal
Project Admin
“Participating in GSSoC 2024 has been an incredibly rewarding journey. I made new friends, new skills, and built projects I'm genuinely proud of.”
Tina Borundia
Contributor and Ambassador
“The mentors were phenomenal, always available, always encouraging. GSSoC wasn't just a program; it was a turning point in my developer career.”
Rahul Kumar
Contributor, GSSoC '24
“Being a campus ambassador for GSSoC was one of the best decisions I made in college. Spreading open source to my campus was incredibly rewarding.”
Shreya Patel
Campus Ambassador
“GSSoC gave me my first real pull request merged. The feeling of contributing to something real and impactful for the world is truly indescribable.”
Aryan Mehta
Contributor, GSSoC '23
Partner With
GSSoC 2026
GSSoC brings together 50,000+ developers, students, and AI builders across India. Power the next generation of builders.
01
Track Partner
Own a track and build deep ecosystem presence. Get your product in the hands of thousands of motivated builders on real use cases.
02
Bounty Partner
Reward contributors who build with your tools. Run a bounty program driving genuine adoption with bonus leaderboard points.
03
Learning Partner
Host workshops and onboard new users. Reach motivated builders eager to learn and build with new technologies.
04
Community Partner
Support city and campus GSX chapters. Expand your brand footprint across India's top engineering colleges.
05
Hiring Partner
Access top contributors, the most active, skilled, and motivated builders from across India in one verified pool.
06
Featured Partner
Maximum visibility across app, website, social (500K+), newsletters, and event swag. Full ecosystem integration with creator program and bounties.
Our Partners
Builders, mentors, and creators from across India have already applied. Join them, applications are open now.
Apply Now, It's FreeJoin GSSoC 2026
Choose your role and apply. Free for everyone, powered by Smartly Ventures.
Contributor / Mentee
Build and contribute. Choose the Agents for India track or the Open Source track to ship real projects and grow.
Apply as ContributorMentor
Guide contributors through their open source journey. Experienced developers who review PRs, answer questions, and unblock builders.
Apply as MentorProject Admin
Submit your open source or AI project and manage a team of contributors building on your codebase throughout the program.
Submit a ProjectTeam / Volunteer
Program ops, design, community, content. Help run India's largest open source and AI builder program alongside the core team.
Join the TeamAmbassador
Represent GSSoC at your college or city. Host events, spread the word, onboard builders and drive participation on your campus.
Apply as AmbassadorGSX Chapter
NewStart a GirlScript chapter in your city or campus. Lead local tech initiatives, host events, and build a developer community.
Start a ChapterAll roles are free to apply. A non-profit initiative by GirlScript Foundation · Powered by Smartly Ventures
Built by community.
Sustained by community.
GirlScript Foundation is a non-profit making tech opportunities accessible to everyone. Everything we build is driven entirely by community effort.
- Run programs like GSSoC and expand to more cities and campuses
- Support learners and builders who cannot afford paid programs
- Fund AI initiatives and create more accessible opportunities
- Help us reach the next 100,000 learners across India
Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
Ready to start
your journey?
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