A  Report  on

 

Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025

 

 

September 19^th 2025

 

 

Venue: MUIT Auditorium

 

 

Organized by:  Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology, MUIT Noida in collaboration with “International Council for Artificial Intelligence - Cyber Security - Sustainability - Research and Development (ICAICSRD)” & association with IQAC.

 

Introduction

The Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology (MSoET), Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Noida Campus, successfully conducted the Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 as a preliminary selection round for the prestigious national-level innovation programme initiated by the Government of India.

The objective of organizing the internal hackathon was to provide a competitive platform for students to ideate, design, and present innovative solutions to real-world problems listed on the SIH 2025 portal and to shortlist the most promising teams to represent the University at the national level of SIH 2025.

Participation and Team Composition
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from approximately 45–47 teams, comprising students from various engineering and computing disciplines.

• Total Teams Participated: Approximately 45+
• Total Students Involved: Approximately 250+
• Team Size: Six members per team
• Gender Inclusion: Each team included at least one female member, as per SIH guidelines

The large turnout reflected the growing interest of students in innovation, problem-solving, and technology-driven solutions.

Problem Statements and Domains

Students worked on official SIH 2025 problem statements, addressing challenges across multiple domains, including:

• Healthcare
• Agriculture
• Disaster Management
• Education System
• Tourism
• Smart Cities & Transportation
• Environment & Sustainability
• Digital Platforms and Student Innovation

Some notable problem statements addressed by the teams included:

• ChikitsaAI – Intelligent Healthcare Assistant
• Disaster Preparedness & Response Education System
• AI-Powered Crop Health and Pest Monitoring
• Smart Tourist Safety Monitoring System
• ERP-Based Integrated Student Management System
• Digital Platforms for Skilled Labour and Student Innovation

The diversity of problem statements encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative thinking.

Evaluation and Judging Panel

The projects were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, comprising both external industry experts and internal faculty members, ensuring a balanced and fair assessment.

External Industry Experts:

Mr. Mohammad Faizan Kazi – upGrad

Mr. Amit – Samatrix

Mr. Subham Dwivedi – Samatrix

Ms. Shruti Johari – Samatrix

Internal Faculty Judges:

Dr. Teena Vats

Dr. Mohammad Saif Wajid

Dr. Neha Taneja

Mr. Amiya Dhar Dwivedi

The evaluation was based on innovation, feasibility, technical approach, social impact, scalability, and presentation skills. Students also received valuable feedback to improve their solutions for the next stage.

Shortlisting and Outcomes

After rigorous evaluation, the top 12 best-performing teams were shortlisted to represent MUIT at the National Level of Smart India Hackathon 2025. These teams demonstrated exceptional creativity, problem-solving ability, and practical feasibility in their proposed solutions.

The shortlisted teams will be:

• Formally registered on the SIH portal
• Provided mentorship and guidance for refinement
• Prepared for national-level competition through further reviews and rehearsals

Coordination and Support

The event was efficiently coordinated by:

• Dr. Savita, HOD Computer Applications
• Ms. Cheshta, Faculty Coordinator

with active support from all members of the Social Technocrats Student Club.

The hackathon was conducted successfully under the guidance and encouragement of:

• Dr. Trapty Agarwal, Dean Academics
• Prof. Dr. Awakash Mishra, Dean, MSoET

Their continuous support played a crucial role in the smooth execution of the event.

Learning Outcomes and Impact

The Internal Hackathon:

• Provided a real-world innovation platform for students
• Enhanced teamwork, communication, and presentation skills
• Encouraged industry-oriented and socially relevant solutions
• Strengthened the innovation ecosystem at MUIT
• Aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Digital India

Students gained hands-on exposure to problem analysis, solution design, and expert evaluation, preparing them for competitive national-level events.