NSoC 2026 Companion

🚀 Nexus Spring of Code

NSoC is a 45 days open source program. It connects students, mentors, and project admins to build real-world open source projects with structured guidance.

📌 About NSoC

NSoC is designed to help beginners and intermediate developers enter the world of open source in a structured, mentor-driven way. All contributions are tracked via GitHub and reflected live on the leaderboard.

Open for Everyone

Students from any background can participate and start contributing to real projects.

Mentor Driven

Each project is supported by mentors and project admins for proper guidance.

Auto Tracking

All PRs and contributions are tracked automatically using GitHub webhooks.

Verified Certificates

Eligible contributors receive verified certificates based on real contributions.

Meet the Founders

The visionaries behind Nexus Spring of Code, dedicated to building a stronger open source community.

Aman Singh

Aman Singh

Founder

A visionary technologist dedicated to democratizing open-source education. Aman founded NSoC to empower the next generation of developers through mentorship and practical experience.

Vinay Singh

Vinay Singh

Founder

An advocate for inclusive tech communities, Vinay drives the strategic direction of NSoC, ensuring every participant finds their path in the open-source ecosystem.

Core Team

The passionate individuals working behind the scenes to make NSoC a reality.

Deepanshu Prajapati

Deepanshu Prajapati

Technical Lead

Neha

Neha

Program Manager

⚙️ How NSoC Works

A structured journey for your open source contributions.

Curated Projects

Projects are curated and listed before the program starts.

Registration

Participants register as contributors, mentors, or project admins.

Contributions

Contributions are made through GitHub pull requests.

Auto-Tracking

All activity is auto-tracked and reflected on the leaderboard.

Certification

Top and eligible contributors receive verified certificates.

🧩 Roles in NWOC

Contributors 👨‍💻

  • Work on open source projects
  • Fix bugs, add features, improve documentation
  • Gain real contribution experience

Project Admins 📁

  • List and manage open source projects
  • Review pull requests
  • Coordinate with mentors and contributors

Mentors 🧠

  • Guide contributors
  • Help with open source best practices
  • Ensure project quality

Program Timeline

Mark your calendars for Nexus Spring of Code 2026

15 Feb 2026
Participant Registration starts
1 Feb 2026
Project and Mentor Registration Starts
1 May 2026
Project & Mentor Registrations ends
15 March 2026
Projects Announcement
1 May 2026
Participants registrations ends
25 March 2026
Acceptance Mails Send
1 April 2026
NSoC Begins (Contribution Period)
15 May 2026
NSoC Ends
20 May 2026
Results Announcement

🎯 Why Nexus Spring of Code

Structured entry into open source

Real GitHub contributions, not fake tasks

Portfolio-ready experience

Leaderboard-based transparency

Proof-based verified certificates

🔥 Ready to Build with NSoC?

Join Nexus Spring of Code and start your open source journey with real projects and real impact.