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PROGRAM : EduLinkUp Summer of Code

SEASON : 1 (2026)

MISSION : A 2-month hardcore open-source coding sprint.

RULES :

1. Find issues labeled "elusoc" and "newbie" or "adventurer" or "veteran".

2. Push code & trigger Pull Request.

3. Await PR Review by Admins.

4. Merged = Points earned.

5. Maximise points, claim the leaderboard.

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WHAT_IS_IT : A massive open-source event to help students dive into real-world projects.

THE_GOAL : Bridge the gap between learning and building by encouraging practical contributions.

WHY_JOIN :

- Build your GitHub portfolio with real PRs.

- Learn to collaborate with project maintainers.

- Win exclusive swags, certificates, and recognition.

- Network with a community of top developers.

PRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOL

1K+

WORTH OF

CASHGOODIES
PRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOLPRIZE POOL

< PRIZES & REWARDS />

GRIND CODE. STACK REWARDS.

🏆 CHAMPION
WINNER Trophy

WINNER

ELUSOC Tshirt
Diary, Bookmark, Pen
.xyz Domain
Unstop Tshirt
Social Media Recognition
🥈 ELITE
TOP 3 Trophy

TOP 3

ELUSOC Tshirt
Diary, Bookmark, Pen
.xyz Domain
Unstop Tshirt
Social Media Recognition
⚡ PRO
TOP 5 Trophy

TOP 5

ELUSOC Tshirt
Diary, Bookmark, Pen
.xyz Domain
Social Media Recognition

...AND THERE'S MORE

TOP 8

Diary, Bookmark, Pen
.xyz Domain
Social Media Recognition

TOP 10

Diary, Bookmark, Pen
.xyz Domain
Social Media Recognition

ALL

TruScholar Certificates
ELU Certificates
Badges (point based)
🎁 GOODIES
ELUSOC Prizes & Goodies

* Swag distribution happens after final event verification. All prizes are subject to sponsor availability.

< HOW IT WORKS />

4-STEP ALGORITHM

01

LINK GITHUB

Sign up and link your GitHub account to get started.

02

PICK ISSUES

Browse repos and find issues colored by difficulty.

03

SUBMIT PRS

Fork, code, and submit Pull Requests to open projects.

04

EARN POINTS

NEWBIE gives 10pts, ADVENTURER gives 25pts, VETERAN gives 50pts.

< MISSION TIERS & REWARDS />

More Complex = Higher Rank

NEWBIEL1
10 PTS
  • > Doc improvements
  • > Typo fixes
  • > README updates
  • > Minor UI polish
ADVENTURERL2
25 PTS
  • > Bug fixes & patches
  • > New components
  • > API improvements
  • > Add tests
VETERANL3
50 PTS
  • > Architecture changes
  • > Performance optimize
  • > Complex integration
  • > Core refactor

## Unlockable Ranks

Contributor Badges

Unlock tiers as you merge Pull Requests and earn XP.

Spawnling

1 PTS

Stone Coder

50 PTS

Iron Developer

150 PTS

Gold Engineer

350 PTS

Diamond Architect

750 PTS

End Conqueror

1500 PTS

Netherite Champion

3000 PTS

Repo Legend

6000 PTS

Admin Badges

Unlock tiers as you mentor students and manage projects.

Overseer

400 PTS

Warden

750 PTS

Commander

2000 PTS

Grandmaster

5000 PTS

< BENEFITS />

WHAT YOU EARN

MERIT CERTIFICATE

Official participation certificate signed by organizers, verifiable for resumes.

GITHUB PORTFOLIO

Verified merged PRs on real open-source projects that strengthen your GitHub profile.

COMING SOON

SWAG HAMPER

Exclusive ELUSOC merchandise for top performing contributors.

< GIVEAWAYS />

SWAGS & GOODIES

HURRY! FIRST 1000 USERS ONLY

🏆 ELUSOC Giveaway

Participate in the official ELUSOC giveaway powered by Bindu! Only the FIRST 1000 participants will be considered, and very few lucky winners will be selected from the draw. Spots will fill in a flash, enter now!

🎁 Prizes & Perks:

• Exclusive Premium Swags & Official Gear
Bonus ELUSOC Points will be awarded to participants!

How to participate:

  • 1. Provide your GitHub Profile URL.
  • 2. Star the GitHub Repository.
  • 3. Upload a screenshot as proof in the official giveaway form.

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POWERED BY

COMMUNITY_PARTNERS

Communities driving open-source participation for ELUSOC 2026

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Event Dev X

TIMELINE.LOG

1

Project Admin Registrations Begin

LIVE
Apr 5 - Jul 15

Project Admin Registration Opens

2

Contributor registrations begin

LIVE
Apr 7 - Jul 30

Apply as contributor.

3

Project listings go live

LIVE
May 15

Project listings go live

4

Community Bonding

DONE
May 15 - 31

Community Bonding: Contributors & Admins connect and prepare

5

ELUSOC 2026 Officially Kicks Off

LIVE
Jun 1

ELUSOC 2026 Officially Kicks Off

6

Leaderboard goes live

LIVE
Jun 15

Leaderboard goes live

7

Project Admin registrations close

UPCOMING
Jul 15

Project Admin registrations close.

8

Event concludes

UPCOMING
Jul 31

Event concludes

9

Final results are announced

UPCOMING
Aug 8

Final results are announced

README.md (FAQ)

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What is ELUSOC?

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What are the benefits of participating?

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How are projects assigned?

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Is there a participation fee?

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What support is available if I encounter technical issues?