Program Timeline

The structured pathway of Open Source Connect India 2026. From participant registration and project onboarding to orientation sessions and project directory launch.

PHASE 01
COMPLETED
1st July, 2026

Registrations Open

Nationwide Contributor Registration

Participants from across India can officially register for OSCI’26.

Online / Official Portal
PHASE 02
COMPLETED
23rd August, 2026

Mentor Registration Opens

Guiding Open-Source Contributors

Experienced open-source contributors, industry professionals, and mentors are invited to register as mentors.

Virtual / Community Call
PHASE 03
COMPLETED
26th August, 2026

Project Admin Registration Opens

Open-Source Organization & Repo Onboarding

Open-source organizations, startups, and independent maintainers are invited to onboard their projects.

GitHub / Maintainer Portal
PHASE 04
COMPLETED
31st August, 2026

OSCI'26 Orientation Session

Orientation Session

This session introduces Open Source Connect India (OSCI'26), providing participants with an overview of open source, the OSCI'26 initiative, and how they can get started with contributing to real-world projects and communities.

Virtual Livestream & Discord
PHASE 05
LIVE NOW
10th September, 2026

Project Listings Go Live

Official Repository Directory Launch

Registered projects are published on the platform with detailed descriptions, tech stacks, contribution guidelines, and difficulty levels.

OSCI Platform / Projects Directory

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential details regarding program participation, scoring, and evaluations

🎯 How is leaderboard merit scored?

Merit points are awarded based on merged pull requests in participating repositories, commit consistency, issue complexity, and code quality reviews by maintainers.

⚡ Can I contribute to multiple projects?

Yes! You are encouraged to explore any repository listed in the Projects directory across AI/ML, Cloud Native, Web, and DevTools domains.

🏆 When are swag kits and prizes awarded?

Top 10 contributors and featured teams receive cash prizes and physical swag boxes following the National Demo Day and Finale in late October 2026.

🛡️ How do I get my verified contributor badge?

You can personalize and download your official OSCI 2026 digital badge anytime via the Badge Studio to share your participation across LinkedIn and Twitter.