> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://launchpad-about-us.nxtwave.tech/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 🚀 About Launchpad

> Launchpad is a free placement-prep platform for IIT, IIIT, NIT, and BITS students, offering courses, practice, mock interviews, and career tools.

Launchpad is a **free learning and placement-preparation platform** built for students from India's top engineering colleges. Everything you need to prepare, from fundamentals to interview-day readiness, sits behind **a single login**.

Whether you're building programming foundations, grinding DSA, mastering system design, or scheduling company mocks, **Launchpad meets you exactly where you are and moves at your pace**. 🎯

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  <Card title="Check Eligibility" icon="graduation-cap" href="/get-started/eligibility">
    See if your college qualifies for Launchpad access.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Access & Pricing" icon="key" href="/get-started/access">
    Free for a year at signup, with coupon-based extensions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore Courses" icon="book-open" href="/courses/overview">
    DSA, Full Stack, Gen AI, DS-ML, Core CS, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Start Practicing" icon="code" href="/practice/dsa-sheet">
    Jump into the 400-problem DSA Sheet with an AI Tutor.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## 🎁 What You Get

Launchpad bundles **learning, practice, placement prep, and community** into one platform. Explore each area below. 👇

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  <Card title="Courses" icon="book" href="/courses/overview">
    Structured tracks across DSA, CP, Full Stack, Gen AI, DS-ML, HFT, and Aptitude.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Practice" icon="code" href="/practice/dsa-sheet">
    DSA Sheet, CP Ladder, company-tagged problems, and a browser code playground.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Placement Prep" icon="briefcase" href="/placement/study-plan">
    Study plans, company OAs, mock interviews, and an ATS resume builder.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Progress & Motivation" icon="chart-line" href="/progress/dsa-quest">
    DSA Quest levels, streaks, leaderboards, and real rewards.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Live Cohorts" icon="video" href="/community/live-cohorts">
    Instructor-led sprints for DSA, DP, and placement preparation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Community" icon="users" href="/community/placements">
    Success stories, events, and a Refer & Earn program.
  </Card>
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## 🧑‍🎓 Who It Is For

Launchpad is built specifically for students from **Tier 1 engineering institutions in India**. Access is limited to help keep the platform focused, high-signal, and free for the students who fit. ✅

<Note>
  Access is restricted to students from Tier 1 colleges: IITs, IIITs, NITs, and BITS. Verify your eligibility on the [Eligibility](/get-started/eligibility) page before signing up.
</Note>