NK Securities Research – Hackathon 2025

Unleash your intellect. Solve real-world challenges. Get noticed.
We’re thrilled to invite passionate coders, analytical minds, and curious problem-solvers to the NK Securities Research Hackathon 2025 — a challenge designed to test your skills across coding, algorithms, and quantitative and statistical analysis.

Timeline Summary: 

• Hackathon Kickoff: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10AM IST
• Registration Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025, 6 PM IST
• Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 8, 2025, 10 PM IST
• Format: Online
• Duration: 1 week to solve and submit your entry
  
  

What Is This Hackathon About?

This is not your typical hackathon. It’s a battle of brains where precision meets creativity. You’ll work on problem statements designed by our internal quant, trading, and engineering teams — ranging from mathematical puzzles to algorithmic simulations and coding-heavy challenges.

The exact problem statements will be released at the kickoff. No prior finance knowledge is required — logic, reasoning, and code will take you far.

Why Participate?

We’ve designed this event to reward both performance and potential. Here’s what’s in store:

Cash Prizes for the Top 10 Participants
First Prize: INR 3 lacs
Second Prize: INR 2 lacs
Third Prize: INR 1 lacs
Fourth to Tenth Prize: INR 30,000

• Goodies for the Top 50: Exclusive NKSR-branded merchandise for high-performers.
• Interview Opportunities for Internships and Full-Time Roles : Standout performers will be fast-tracked for interviews at NK Securities Research, subject to role fit and interest.
• Exposure to Real-World Problem: Compete in a real-world setting that mirrors the fast-paced challenges of quant trading and high-performance engineering.
  
  

Who Can Participate?

• Open to all students (Btech/Mtech), recent graduates, and working professionals. All first and second year students are also welcome to apply.
• Individual participation only, no groups 
• No specific background required – we encourage participants from:
• Computer Science
• Mathematics / Statistics
• Engineering
• Physics
• Economics / Finance
• Or anyone who enjoys analytical problem-solving!

About NK Securities Research

NK Securities Research is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology and sophisticated algorithms to trade the financial markets. Founded in 2011, we have gained invaluable experience in the field of High-Frequency Trading (HFT) across different asset classes.