New Delhi, Apr 25: Pursuing a B.Tech. degree in Computer Science and Engineering (Batch 2024) from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), Prerak Tanwar demonstrated his extraordinary level of competency and creativity in technology through an All India Rank of 6 at the premier national coding competition hosted by Google, The Big Code 2026.
The Big Code has earned itself a reputation as one of the most difficult coding competitions in India. It has attracted 125,000 students from some of India’s leading engineering institutions. Competitors had to go through five weeks of various stages, which required them to showcase their advanced skills in programming by showcasing their capabilities in coding, algorithms, and problem-solving.
The last round of The Big Code took place at Google’s office in Bengaluru, where Prerak competed against other brilliant young Indians. Throughout every round of The Big Code, Prerak demonstrated that he possessed an understanding of how to tackle real-world issues and consistently performed exceptionally.
Prerak pitched a Cognitive Accessibility Engine named ‘Glide’ that enhances the digital experience of people with different cognitive abilities; lessens the amount of information that overloads the brain, and allows users to interact with digital products through an easier, calmer, and more intuitive interface. By focusing on improving accessibility by way of design and technology, Glide is building upon the importance of creating inclusive products and services in an increasingly digital world.
Expressing his excitement on securing All India Rank 6 at Google’s The Big Code 2026, Prerak Tanwar said,
“It has been a deeply rewarding experience to present Glide, a Cognitive Accessibility Engine which is designed to make the web simpler and more inclusive for people with specific needs. The entire journey has been full of invaluable feedback and consistent innovation throughout the various rounds, from the beginning to the end. I am grateful to Google for providing a platform to solve real-world challenges, to my mentors and judges for their guidance, to Geetankshi Tanwar, an RCI-certified special educator, for guiding me through the journey of understanding neurodivergent users, and to IIIT-Delhi for nurturing the foundation that made this possible. This recognition strengthens my belief that accessibility is not an add-on, but a lens through which technology should be built, and I remain committed to advancing solutions that create meaningful impact.”
These achievements by a student of IIIT-Delhi highlight much more than personal accomplishments. They are the proof of the academic, research, and innovative atmosphere within the institute. Prerak’s recognition for his participation in the Google-initiated Big Code challenge shows the institute’s dedication to developing technical talent, but at the same time, developing innovative technical talent that is socially aware.
The competition and Prerak’s performance further show the level at which IIIT-Delhi is focused on solving problems related to accessibility, as well as preparing students to be successful in it. The aim is to prepare them better for the real-world issues. This achievement additionally establishes a standard for future engineers to aspire toward by providing an example of how technical skills can create solutions that are meaningful to society when they are applied with purpose.
