byteXL Partners with HackerRank to Revolutionise Engineering Education in India
First-of-its-kind collaboration brings global coding assessments and AI-powered mock interviews to students across India
byteXL, one of India’s fastest-growing edtech companies in engineering education, has announced a landmark partnership with HackerRank, the world’s leading technical assessment and interview platform, aimed at giving thousands of students across partner institutions unprecedented access to industry-standard coding assessments and mock technical interviews.
This first-of-its-kind collaboration in India’s education sector will integrate HackerRank directly into byteXL’s learning ecosystem. HackerRank, used by over 2,800 global companies including Amazon, Microsoft, and Bloomberg, is widely regarded as the gold standard for evaluating software development skills in real-world hiring processes.
Through this partnership, students can benchmark their skills against global standards, practice technical interviews in simulated environments identical to those used by top recruiters, and receive real-time AI-powered feedback highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. The initiative is expected to help students gain familiarity with the hiring process, reduce interview anxiety, and build confidence ahead of placement drives.
For colleges, integrating HackerRank into byteXL’s programs offers a competitive advantage. Institutions can now provide students with globally validated skill assessments as part of their curriculum and placement preparation, boosting placement success rates and aligning graduate skills with employer expectations. Recruiters familiar with HackerRank’s credibility are likely to value candidates emerging from these programs, enhancing institutional reputation and employer trust.
Speaking on the partnership, Karun Tadepalli, Co-Founder and CEO of byteXL, said, “This is a milestone for the Indian skilling ecosystem. For the first time, students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges will have the same preparation tools and benchmarks as candidates applying directly to the world’s top tech companies. This partnership will enable them to approach interviews with confidence, equipped with globally validated skills that match industry expectations.”
Vivek Ravisankar, CEO of HackerRank, added, “The role of a developer is changing with AI, and hiring practices are evolving rapidly. This partnership with byteXL helps us work with universities to upskill developers to become the next-gen versions of themselves and prepare for the future job market.”
The collaboration also represents a step toward democratizing access to high-quality technical assessments, previously limited to direct industry hiring or expensive private training programs. By bridging the gap between classroom learning and global hiring standards, byteXL continues to reinforce its commitment to making industry readiness measurable, achievable, and scalable.