Smart India Hackathon 2026
College-Level Internal Hackathon Conclave — Final Report
Comprehensive official report documenting the end-to-end execution, student participation demographics, problem statement allocations, 8-panel faculty judging deliberations, selection outcomes, and organizing leadership at United Institute of Technology (UIT), Prayagraj on 22 August 2026.
Executive Summary & Institutional Vision
The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is the Government of India’s premier nationwide initiative launched by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and AICTE to identify problem-solvers, promote out-of-the-box thinking, and engage youth in solving real-world challenges posed by Union Ministries, State Departments, and Industry Leaders.
In alignment with this national mandate, United Institute of Technology (UIT), Prayagraj conducted the SIH 2026 College-Level Internal Hackathon to rigorously evaluate and filter the institution's top engineering innovations. Under the executive leadership of Principal Prof. Sanjay Srivastava, Institute SPOC Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Sharma, Dean Student Welfare Dr. Manas Pandey, and Faculty Coordinators Mr. Gaurav Narain Singh and Mr. Kushagra Dwivedi, the conclave mobilized 462 students across 77 multi-disciplinary teams.
Conclave Day Schedule & Execution Chronology
The conclave followed a strict, seamless schedule on 22 August 2026 across the UIT campus:
| Time Slot | Session Activity | Location / Venue | Responsible Desk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 AM – 09:15 AM | Participant Spot Registration & Team Verification | Main Foyer Desks | Student Volunteers |
| 09:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Official Inauguration, Keynote Address & Lamp Lighting | UIT Main Auditorium | Dignitaries & SPOC |
| 10:30 AM – 01:15 PM | Evaluation Round 1: Idea Pitch & Architecture Review | 8 Parallel Evaluation Rooms | 16 Faculty Judges |
| 01:15 PM – 02:00 PM | Networking, Mentorship Consultation & Lunch | Central Dining Hall | Logistics Crew |
| 02:00 PM – 04:30 PM | Evaluation Round 2: Live Code Demo & Hardware Testing | 8 Parallel Evaluation Rooms | 16 Faculty Judges |
| 04:30 PM – 05:15 PM | Score Consolidation, SPOC Verification & Result Audit | SPOC Central Control Desk | SPOC & Jury Chairs |
| 05:30 PM – 06:15 PM | Valedictory Session, Thanksgiving Ceremony & Group Photo | UIT Main Auditorium | All Leadership & Teams |
Participation Analytics & Demographics
The internal hackathon achieved record mobilization with 100% compliance with national gender diversity rules (mandatory minimum of 1 female student per 6-member team):
🎓 Academic Year Breakdown
🏛️ Department / Branch Representation
Problem Statements Bank (37 National Challenges)
A total of 37 national problem statements (PS01 through PS36 + PS37 Open Innovation) were curated across high-impact thematic domains. Participating teams selected challenges mapped directly to national priorities:
Official 8 Judging Panels & Evaluation Venues
Evaluation was conducted across 8 dedicated campus venues by 16 faculty evaluators over 8 continuous hours on 22 August 2026:
| Panel | Faculty Evaluators | Campus Venue | Domain Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel 1 | Mr. Surya Prakash Dwivedi & Ms. Aishwarya Pandey | Induction 1 | Software & AI Algorithms |
| Panel 2 | Mr. Param Goel & Ms. Sandhya Pandey | Induction 2 | Web & Mobile Software Solutions |
| Panel 3 | Mr. Aman Kr. Dubey & Ms. Vanya Mishra | UIH (Innovation Hall) | Full-Stack & Cloud Platforms |
| Panel 4 | Ms. Sonali Kumari & Mr. Harshit Mishra | Hall C104 | Healthcare & Education Tech |
| Panel 5 | Mr. Devansh Gupta & Mrs. Shruti Srivastava | Hall C105 | Automation & Data Science |
| Panel 6 | Ms. Prachi Singh & Mrs. Syeda Abidi | IOT LAB | Hardware & IoT Sensor Demonstrators |
| Panel 7 | Ms. Naureen Fatima & Dr. Mohd Osama | VLSI LAB | Embedded Systems & VLSI Circuits |
| Panel 8 | Dr. Ankita Khare Srivastava & Mr. Avinash Singh | Hall A402 / A403 | Cyber Security & Open Innovation |
Standardized Evaluation Rubric (100 Marks Framework)
Evaluations were conducted using a standardized 5-parameter rubric aligned with national SIH criteria:
Relevance, domain research, and problem-solution alignment.
Novelty and distinct competitive advantage over existing tools.
Scalability, database design, framework choices, and code quality.
Live operational demonstration, responsiveness, and hardware rig.
Clarity of presentation and technical Q&A defense before judges.
Selection Results & MoE Portal Nominations
Following aggregate score tabulation, the SPOC office finalized the Top 50 Nominated Contingent:
🟢 45 Shortlisted Teams (MoE Nominations)
Officially nominated for central upload to the Ministry of Education SIH Portal. Top ranked teams include BITS N BYTES (SIH2026-0142), AASIA-Z (SIH2026-0028), ALPHA INNOVATORS (SIH2026-0140), RISING CODERS (SIH2026-0065), EVOLVEX (SIH2026-0031), TECH GEEKS (SIH2026-0068), TRACK SHIELD (SIH2026-0072), and more.
🟡 5 Waitlisted Teams (Merit Standby)
Standby contingency quota: FUSIONX (Waitlist #1 · SIH2026-0139), TEAM PRAYAS (Waitlist #2 · SIH2026-0027), FERRUMLOGICA (Waitlist #3 · SIH2026-0130), LINKEDLIST (Waitlist #4 · SIH2026-0043), and MIND MATRIX (Waitlist #5 · SIH2026-0032).
Organising Leadership & Student Operations
- Institutional Patrons: Prof. Sanjay Srivastava (Principal), Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Sharma (SPOC & HOD CSE AIML/DS), Dr. Manas Pandey (Dean Student Welfare).
- Faculty Coordinators: Mr. Gaurav Narain Singh (CSE AIML/DS) and Mr. Kushagra Dwivedi (CSE).
- Lead Student Coordination: Gautam Kumar Maurya (Head, Developers Club, UIT | Lead Student Coordinator) and Harsh Srivastava (Student Coordinator — Operations & Logistics).
- Core Student Volunteers (8 Members): Abhinav Tiwari, Amit Dubey, Prabhat Pandey, Abhi, Praveen, Ayush Singh, Rohit Pal, and Yash Singh.
9. Conclusion & Permanent Digital Preservation
The Smart India Hackathon 2026 Internal Hackathon at United Institute of Technology, Prayagraj successfully accomplished its primary mission of identifying high-caliber technical solutions and preparing 50 student teams for national-level representation.
This digital portal serves as the official permanent historical archive preserving all verified documents, student rosters, judging records, and certificate credentials for future batches, recruiters, and academic accreditations.