I had a game-changing 1:1 with Gamaliel Das for Smart India Hackathon. His technical expertise and project insights boosted our confidence, broke down complex issues, and offered invaluable support.
Bharathwaj K.S
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The session was excellent and I had a clear understanding of the SIH hackathon as well as some additional advice. I greatly appreciate your assistance, sir. I recommend it to everyone
Seema Anjum
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Broo we won SIH 2024 software edition under NDRF And cash price of 1 Lakh 🥹🥹🥹Thank youu sooo soo much for your support and tips you gave me ! Very grateful for it !
Deepika Prabhakaran
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A very insightful and helpful session it was for us.Every minute detail was covered in the session and also it made us very confident for the further proceedings.A big thanks for the support and time
Aayush Chamoli
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Wow, The narration in this eBook was exceptionally clear and engaging! Even someone completely new to the concept could easily understand what a hackathon is, how it works, and how it’s evaluated. The comparisons and storytelling made complex ideas feel simple and interesting. The real-life experiences shared added a personal touch and helped me connect with the journey behind the learning. The storytelling style, especially the podcast reference, made the entire concept come alive. Coming from a non-technical background, I found this book extremely beginner-friendly. It broke down technical terms in a way that anyone could grasp easily. The way topics were explained through relatable examples (including movie references) made the reading experience both fun and educational. Overall, it’s a fantastic launch—informative, inspiring, and perfect for beginners who want to understand hackathons or explore the tech space in a simple, enjoyable way. Thanks to the author and team for creating such an accessible and impactful resource!
Atchaya Arun
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The webinar was absolutely amazing! He shared so many valuable insights on team formation, PPT preparation, and internal hackathons. In just 120 minutes, he managed to cover everything essential for Smart India Hackathon, and I truly loved attending his session. His YouTube videos have also been a huge source of inspiration for me to participate in the hackathon. I highly recommend everyone who is planning to participate to check out his YouTube channel ‘Codehunters’—it’s a goldmine of knowledge and motivation!
🔖 I'm Gamaliel Das
India's #1 Hackathon Mentor, 7x Global Hackathon Winner, 3x Smart India Hackathon Evaluator, Founder of CodeHunters Academy & COO of CodeHunters Tech - a results-driven learning ecosystem trusted by 250K+ learners and 25,000+ mentees across India.
For the past 5 years, I've helped students and teams gain clarity, build real projects, win national hackathons, and accelerate their career journey with precision guidance.
From defeating IIT teams at Smart India Hackathon 2022 (World Champion) to evaluating SIH 2023, 2024 & 2025, my journey has been about turning failures into global victories into mentorship.
🎓 Credentials & Leadership
- 7x Global Hackathon Winner (2019-2024)
- SIH Official Evaluator (3x) - 2023, 2024, 2025
- Judged / mentored 100+ Hackathons including national & international events
- Smart India Hackathon 2022 World Champion – Defeated IITs & NITs on national stage
- Founder - CodeHunters Academy (2025)
- Top 0.1% Mentor on Topmate · People's Choice
- Featured Twice on Times Square, New York (Oct & Nov 2025)
- 2x Tamil Nadu Student Innovator (TNSI) Awardee
- 250K+ learners & 5,000+ student teams guided
Every achievement above reflects one thing: consistent, proven, student-centric results.
✅ 300K+ Followers (Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dasandcode/)
📮 What I Help You Achieve
1️⃣ Smart India Hackathon Mastery (SIH 2026, national & global)
- PS selection strategy
- Idea refinement
- Prototype + MVP building
- Judge-ready PPT + pitch coaching
- Complete SIH system used by winning teams
2️⃣ Career Growth & Clarity
- Roadmaps for tech roles
- Resume + LinkedIn revamp
- Interview prep
- Personal branding strategy
3️⃣ Real Project & Portfolio Building
- Web dev (JS, React), Python, AI-powered workflows
- End-to-end project launch blueprint
- Portfolio that gets shortlisted
Strategic Mentorship
Turning confusion into clarity, ideas into execution, and potential into performance.
🎯 Mission: Equipping India's student community with hackathon mastery, career clarity, and tech-first opportunities.
✅ Why Students Choose This Mentorship
- Proven track record → 50+ SIH finalists, 1000+ national hackathon winners produced
- Structured frameworks you can immediately apply
- Direct expert review on your PS, project, or roadmap
- High-trust guidance backed by national credentials & evaluator experience
- Execution-first approach : not theory, real results
- This is not generic mentorship :
It's the same system used by winning teams & top performers across India.
🟠 Impact Highlights
- 250K+ learners impacted through CH Academy & content
- 25,000+ mentees trained personally
- 1,000+ prototypes, PPTs & projects reviewed
- 100+ events & colleges invited as Guest, Judge, or Evaluator
Your journey won't rely on trial-and-error,
you'll follow a battle-tested, proven roadmap.
🚀 Let's Build Your Championship Story
Whether you want to win Smart India Hackathon 2026, build a standout project, or find clarity for your career:
I'll guide you with the same precision I've used to mentor thousands of top performers.
Book your session, let's unlock the next version of you.
