Mahindra University Wins Smart India Hackathon 2023 Software Edition for the Fourth Consecutive Year

by Prashant Kapadia/NHN

New Delhi/ Hyderabad 27^th December, 2023- Mahindra University has won the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023 software edition for the fourth consecutive year, demonstrating the university’s exceptional commitment to fostering innovation and technological excellence among its students.

The winning team, comprising six brilliant students – Swarnim, Sayarnil, Ashwin, Kanishk, Deepesh, and Tanasi – under the mentorship of Dr. Bharghava Rajaram, Dr. Bhanukiran, and Dr. Gourav Saha, showcased outstanding skills and innovation in the SIH 2023 finals held on December 19-20 in Kohlapur. The team excelled in addressing the problem statement presented by DRDO, focusing on vibration analysis of mechanical structures using computer vision. With over 44,000 teams participating nationwide, Mahindra University’s triumph in the SIH 2023 reaffirms its position as a leading institution in nurturing and producing talented individuals in the field of technology and innovation.

Expressing immense pride, Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice-Chancellor of Mahindra University said, “The consistent success of our students in the Smart India Hackathon is a testament to the culture of innovation and excellence. I would like to congratulate the winning team and their mentors for showcasing the intellectual prowess that sets our institution apart.”

Dr. Bharghava Rajaram, one of the mentors for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) at Mahindra University said, “I am proud to witness the remarkable achievements of our students. The success of our teams in various competitions, particularly in the Smart India Hackathon (SIH), is a result of the rigorous in-house hackathon process and round-the-clock mentoring that we inculcate in our students using cutting edge-technologies and dynamic courses for their bright future.”

About Mahindra University: Mahindra University, Hyderabad (India) is a multi-disciplinary university. It works towards “Educating future citizens for and of a better world” and is envisioned to be a private University that will play a significant role in driving quality improvements and innovation in higher education in the coming years. Mahindra University will focus on generating new knowledge through engagement in cutting-edge research, creating a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, and undertaking collaborative projects with industry and other academic institutions. In 2021, Mahindra University launched the School of Management, the Indira Mahindra School of Education, and the School of Law. The University is backed by Mahindra Educational Institutions (MEI), a subsidiary of Tech Mahindra Ltd., the flagship IT company of the Mahindra Group, a US $19.4 billion industrial entity that employs in excess of 2,56,000 employees across 100 countries.