HackWithInfy (Infosys SP) Placement Preparation Guide 2026
Complete guide to HackWithInfy (Infosys SP) campus placement preparation — exam pattern, syllabus, key topics, and preparation tips.
About HackWithInfy
HackWithInfy is Infosys's prestigious coding competition and premium hiring program. Winners and top performers are offered Specialist Programmer (SP) or Power Programmer (PP) roles with significantly higher packages than standard Infosys hiring — SP offers around 9 LPA and PP offers around 12 LPA. The competition attracts top coding talent from engineering colleges across India and consists of multiple elimination rounds.
Exam Pattern
| Round | Questions | Duration | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 (Online) | 3 coding | 3 hours | Easy-Medium DSA problems |
| Round 2 (Online) | 3 coding | 3 hours | Medium-Hard DSA problems |
| Round 3 (Grand Finale) | 3 coding | 3 hours | Hard competitive programming |
| Interview | — | 45-60 min | Deep Technical + System Design |
Each round is elimination-based. Only top performers advance. Languages supported include C, C++, Java, and Python.
Key Topics to Prepare
- Data Structures — Arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees (BST, AVL, segment trees), heaps, graphs, and hash maps.
- Algorithms — Sorting, searching, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, backtracking, graph algorithms (Dijkstra, Kruskal, BFS/DFS).
- Advanced Topics — String algorithms (KMP, Rabin-Karp), advanced DP (bitmask, digit DP), number theory, and computational geometry for the finale.
- Competitive Programming — Problem-solving speed, edge case handling, and optimal time/space complexity analysis.
Preparation Tips
- This is a competitive programming contest — daily practice on Codeforces, LeetCode, or CodeChef is essential for at least 3-4 months.
- Focus on dynamic programming and graph algorithms — these appear in nearly every round of HackWithInfy.
- Solve at least 200+ medium and 50+ hard problems across platforms before attempting the competition.
- Practice under time pressure — solve 3 problems in 3 hours to simulate actual contest conditions.
- Learn C++ STL thoroughly if using C++ — it provides the fastest implementation for competitive programming.
- For the interview round, prepare system design basics and be ready to discuss algorithmic approaches in depth.
Important Dates
HackWithInfy registration typically opens between March and May each year on the official HackWithInfy website. The competition runs in phases over several months. Dates for the 2026 edition are to be announced.
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