Challenge started - ends June 10Pro+ ranking only

Infotact Portfolio Buildathon 2026

Build proof recruiters remember. Get ranked.

Create one recruiter-ready profile with projects, resume, GitHub, analytics, and verified signals. Anyone can start; Pro+ unlocks ranked submission, Top Candidates visibility, and prize eligibility.

₹50,000+

Prize pool

May 19 - Jun 10, 2026

Challenge dates

Pro+ only

Ranking access

Pro+ unlocks ranking

Free and Pro profiles can build, but only Pro+ entries appear in Buildathon ranking.

Challenge ends in

Final submission closes June 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM IST

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Resume-only application vs proof portfolio

Recruiter-ready
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Only Resume

To: hiring@company.com

Rahul_Resume.pdf
Rejected

No project proof

No analytics

Looks like everyone else

With Infotact Portfolio

Candidate profile

Rahul Sharma

Verified

Full Stack Developer · Bengaluru

1.2K views
8 projects
236 downloads
AI Interview Prep

Live link, GitHub proof, tech stack, and impact summary.

Expense Tracker

Live link, GitHub proof, tech stack, and impact summary.

Verified profile with real proof

Projects with live links and code

GitHub, resume, skills, and contact in one link

Analytics that show recruiter interest

Public portfolio

One recruiter-ready link

Proof of work

GitHub, LeetCode, projects

Analytics

Views, downloads, referrers

Verified badge

Trust signal for recruiters

Why portfolio proof works

Recruiters do not hire claims. They hire evidence.

The Buildathon turns your Infotact profile into a hiring signal: one link for every resume header, LinkedIn featured section, WhatsApp referral, email application, and placement submission.

Recruiters need evidence fast

A PDF can look like every other fresher resume. Your portfolio shows projects, code, resume, skills, links, and proof in one scan-friendly page.

AI helps you write like a serious candidate

Use AI Profile Builder to sharpen your headline, bio, skills, project descriptions, cover letters, and JD-specific positioning.

You stop guessing after applying

Track profile views, resume downloads, recruiter activity, devices, referrers, and recent visitor signals so every application teaches you something.

Prize pool enhanced

₹50,000+ cash, finalist perks, and internship visibility.

The cash pool stays strong, but the real upside is visibility: finalist profiles, recruiter-ready proof, certificates, and priority internship review.

1st Place

₹20,000

Champion spotlight, finalist kit, certificate, recruiter boost, and paid internship interview.

2nd Place

₹15,000

Finalist kit, certificate, recruiter boost, public feature, and paid internship interview.

3rd Place

₹8,000

Finalist kit, certificate, recruiter boost, public feature, and paid internship interview.

4th to 10th

₹1,000 each so more strong builders win, not only the podium.

Paid internship path

Top finalists get priority review for Infotact paid internship opportunities.

Featured profile

Finalist portfolios can be highlighted across Infotact career and social channels.

Certificate + badge

A professional achievement proof you can add to LinkedIn and your portfolio.

Pro+ portfolio builder upgrade

₹299/month

This is not a separate entry fee. Pro+ upgrades your portfolio builder for ranked submission, Top Candidates visibility, winner evaluation, and finalist visibility.

View plans

Anyone can build a portfolio. Pro+ profiles are the ones ranked for Buildathon results and prize consideration. Existing Pro+ users can go straight to profile.

Official ranking and winner evaluation eligibility

Top Candidates ranking visibility after submission

Recruiter Inbox for direct opportunity conversations

AI JD Tailor and AI Cover Letter support

ATS-friendly resume templates and PDF export

Analytics that show what recruiters actually open

How to participate

Four steps from hidden profile to recruiter-ready challenge submission.

01

Verify and join

Anyone can start with a portfolio. Pro+ unlocks ranked submission, winner evaluation, Top Candidates visibility, and finalist eligibility for this challenge.

02

Build your proof page

Add headline, bio, skills, projects, GitHub or live links, LeetCode, resume PDF, experience, certifications, and contact details.

03

Earn verified readiness

Complete the profile quality checklist so recruiters see a complete, authentic, and serious candidate profile.

04

Share and submit

Post your public portfolio on LinkedIn, tag Infotact, use #PortfolioBuildathon2026, and submit before the deadline.

Scoring model

Build what the Top Candidates algorithm can trust.

Only Pro+ submissions enter ranking. Your profile is evaluated for practical proof, completeness, and recruiter usability. Beautiful design helps, but evidence wins.

Project quality and proof
30%
Profile completeness
25%
GitHub and LeetCode signals
20%
Platform score and activity
15%
Presentation and branding
10%

Timeline

2026 schedule that is easy to follow.

1

May 19, 2026

Live now

Challenge is live

Registration and portfolio building have started. Existing Infotact profiles can also update and submit for 2026 ranking.

2

May 25, 2026

Priority registration closes

Early registration gives you more time to improve profile score, analytics, and Top Candidates ranking before review.

3

June 10, 2026

Final submission deadline

Public portfolio, verification, LinkedIn share, and submission must be complete by 11:59 PM IST.

4

June 12, 2026

Evaluation begins

Top Candidates score and mentor review are combined for finalist shortlisting.

5

June 20, 2026

Winners announced

Prize winners, finalist spotlights, and internship interview invites are announced.

Submission checklist

Make your profile impossible to misunderstand.

Before you submit, make sure recruiters can answer: what you built, what stack you used, where the code is, where the resume is, and how to contact you.

Public Infotact portfolio URL is live

Minimum 3 real projects with impact summaries

GitHub and live links added wherever possible

Resume PDF uploaded and easy to download

Skills, location, headline, bio, and contact paths are complete

LinkedIn post uses #PortfolioBuildathon2026 and tags Infotact

FAQ

Questions before you register?

Students, freshers, internship seekers, early-career developers, and college placement groups who want one professional link that proves projects, skills, resume, GitHub, and recruiter readiness.

Final call

Stop applying like everyone else. Show proof like a top candidate.

Register for the 2026 Portfolio Buildathon, build your strongest public profile, and turn your skills into a hiring signal recruiters can act on.

See Top Candidates