Your Academic Roadmap
From bridging 1st-year gaps to excelling in DSA, coding, and core subjects.
Start DSA Early!
Many top companies visit campus to hire 2nd-year students for summer internships. A strong foundation in Data Structures and Algorithms is essential to clear their coding rounds. Don't wait!
Top Free DSA Resources
These are the most recommended resources used by students to master DSA from scratch.
Striver's A2Z DSA Sheet
A comprehensive and structured sheet that takes you from beginner to advanced. A must-do for placements.
View SheetLove Babbar's DSA Playlist
One of the most popular YouTube playlists for learning DSA concepts in Hindi with clear explanations.
Watch PlaylistNeetCode's Roadmap
A great resource for LeetCode problems, categorized by topic and difficulty, with video solutions.
Visit RoadmapDSA & Coding Preparation
Track your progress on the most important DSA topics. Your selections are saved automatically in your browser!
DSA Progress Tracker
- Arrays & Strings
- Linked Lists (Singly, Doubly, Circular)
- Stacks & Queues
- Hashing (Hash Maps & Sets)
- Trees (Traversal, BST)
- Heaps (Priority Queues)
- Graphs (BFS, DFS)
- Dynamic Programming (Intro)
How to Study Effectively
A simple, proven strategy for balancing college exams and skill development.
Do DSA Daily
Consistency is key. Solve at least 2-3 problems every day to build a strong habit and improve your problem-solving skills.
Mid-Sem Prep
Start your preparation 10 days before the exams. Focus on class notes and topics emphasized by your professors.
Finals Prep
Begin studying 20 days before your final exams. Prioritize past year papers and revise the entire syllabus thoroughly.
Attend Classes
Go to college daily. You'll learn which topics are most important for exams directly from the professors who set the papers.
2nd Year Internship Opportunities
Gain valuable experience by targeting these prestigious corporate and research programs.
Program | Details | Timeline | Link |
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🔹 Google STEP | 12-week training and internship for 1st & 2nd year students. Learn coding, teamwork, and get mentored by Googlers. | Opens: Mar-Apr | Apply Here |
🔹 Microsoft Engage | Mentorship program with projects that can lead to internship/PPO offers. A direct path for early exposure. | Opens: May | Explore |
🔹 Amazon WOW | Online challenge for women, leading to mentorship and internship offers. Empowering program with global exposure. | Opens: Mar-Jun | Check Here |
🔹 Flipkart GRiD | Hackathon challenge where winners can land internships and PPOs. Compete and win prizes. | Opens: Jul-Aug | View Details |
🔹 JPMorgan "Code for Good" | Coding hackathon with social impact projects. Can lead to internship and full-time role opportunities. | Opens: May-Jul | Learn More |
🔹 DRDO & ISRO | Prestigious government/research training programs. Great exposure to real-world projects. | Apply 2-3 months before summer/winter | DRDO Info |
🔹 NIT/IIT Research | Summer research projects under professors. Strong for resumes and higher studies abroad. | Apply: Jan-Mar | Check Portals |