GSoC Selection in 2nd Year? Here's Their Exact Proposal Strategy

They CRACKED GOOGLE SUMMER OF CODE in 2nd year | 3 LAKH STIPEND! What does it ACTUALLY take to crack Google Summer of Code as a 2nd-year student? In this video, I sit down with 2 students who cracked GSoC 2026 and walk you through their exact journey — from their very first open source contribution to writing a winning proposal and getting selected. This is the most honest step-by-step guide to Google Summer of Code you'll find on YouTube. Get ₹500 OFF on Scaler NSET! Use code: JAGG1FEB 👉 https://www.scaler.com/school-of-technology/application/?rce=40dcc803b8f7&rcy=1 ✅ What you'll learn: → What is open source & how to start contributing (even as a beginner) → How GSoC works — program structure, timeline, and the ₹3 Lakh stipend breakdown → How to choose the RIGHT organization for GSoC India → Skills to learn before applying for Google Summer of Code → How to write a GSoC proposal that actually gets selected → How to do mentor outreach the smart way → Role of AI in open source today --- ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 — Meet Shiva & Vivek 1:15 — Their GSoC 2026 Journey 5:10 — What is Open Source? (Licences, Community Norms & Contribution Workflow) 10:04 — GSoC ₹3 Lakh Stipend Breakdown 12:10 — What is GSoC? (Program Structure, Timeline & Benefits) 17:05 — How to Choose the Right Organization 18:04 — Skills to Learn for GSoC --- 🔗 Connect with Shiva: 📎 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivagupta14/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shiva14gupta_/ 📅 Book a 1-on-1 Session → https://topmate.io/shivagupta 🔗 Connect with Vivek: 📎 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-singh-solanki-337720305/ --- 🎓 Thinking about a next-gen tech college? Get ₹500 OFF on Scaler NSET! Use code: JAGG1FEB 👉 https://www.scaler.com/school-of-technology/application/?rce=40dcc803b8f7&rcy=1 📺 How to Crack Scaler NSET → https://youtu.be/CvwEVL3EjdE?si=M2epPm0pYgWFGexP 📺 How to Ace the Scaler Interview → https://youtu.be/zLUnF39CX3o?si=VmtsYEvINRIjlnO2 --- 📲 Follow me for daily updates on tech, college life & growth: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lakshay_jagga_/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshay-jagga-007b35316/ --- #coding #scaler #opensource #gsoc #google #internship #college #engineering #class12 #boards #jee #iit #mhtcet #collegelife #journey #roadmap #scalereviews