Hackathons Emerge as Recruitment Powerhouses for India’s IT Sector

Hackathons have moved from being extracurricular coding contests to becoming central to Indian IT's recruitment and innovation strategies. Programs such as TCS’s CodeVita and Infosys’s HackWithInfy now attract tens of thousands of students, offering fast-track job opportunities while allowing firms to assess candidates in real-world scenarios.  Unlike global tech giants, which use hackathons primarily for branding and innovation, Indian IT firms are increasingly treating them as high volume, cost-efficient hiring pipelines. What Draws Job Seekers Many participants view hackathons as career accelerators. “Events where prizes include fast-track interviews or internships are most attractive. Achieving a high rank demonstrates problem-solving skills and adds weight to a ré