SIH International Hackathon

Smart India Hackathon - Internal Hackathon

Event Overview

On Monday, 9th September, a pre-qualifier hackathon for the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 was held under the banner of the Logic Sync club, bringing together a diverse group of students to tackle pressing real-world problems through technology. The event saw the participation of 20 teams, each comprising 6 members, who worked intensively to develop innovative solutions.

Throughout the hackathon, participants engaged in brainstorming sessions and collaborative problem-solving. Teams were given the flexibility to choose problem statements from the SIH problem statement bank, which included both software-based and hardware-based challenges. Each team was allotted a few hours to develop, iterate, and refine their solutions while preparing comprehensive presentations.

After the preparation phase, each team presented their projects to a distinguished panel of judges, who assessed their work based on multiple criteria, including clarity of problem, creativity, feasibility, technical complexity, presentation skills, innovation, Q&A handling, and overall execution. The event was designed to be both challenging and rewarding, providing students with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and advance in the SIH competition.

Based on the judges' evaluations, 9 teams were selected to advance to the next stages of the Smart India Hackathon.

Problem Statements

On September 9th, the Internal Hackathon for the Smart India Hackathon was organised. The selected problem statements include:

Event photos

Participating Teams’                                                      

	Pyro Tech		Binary Brains		Null Pointers		SPARCxSoft

	Hactivists		Access Deniers		Faux Shield		Innovators

	Quantum Coders

Judging Process

Judging Criteria

The jury evaluated the teams based on the following criteria:

• Clarity of Problem: Presentation and definition of the problem statement and its significance.
• Solution Approach: Effectiveness, creativity, and innovation in addressing the problem statement.
• Visual Appeal: Use of visuals, graphs, charts, and overall design aesthetics.
• Feasibility: Practicality and viability of the proposed solution in real-world scenarios.
• Technical Depth: Depth of technical knowledge and detail demonstrated in the solution.
• Team Presentation: Communication skills, confidence, and engagement during the presentation.
• Q&A Handling: Ability to effectively answer questions and justify the solution during the Q&A session.

Jury Panel

The internal hackathon was evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges from Trinity Institute of Innovations in Professional Studies (TIIPS), Greater Noida. The jury members were:

1. Ms. Gunjan Arya
   • Position: Assistant Professor
   • Institution: TIIPS, Greater Noida
   • Email: gunjanarya088@gmail.com

2. Dr. Meenakshi Chaturvedi
   • Position: Professor
   • Institution: TIIPS
   • Email: meena10apr@gmail.com

3. Mr. Hemender Singh
   • Position: Assistant Professor
   • Institution: TIIPS
   • Email: Hemdelhiraj@gmail.com

The jury panel evaluated the teams based on predefined criteria, including clarity of problem, solution approach, presentation quality, and innovation.

Nominated Top Teams

After thorough evaluation, the following teams were selected to move forward in the competition:

1. Binary Brains
2. Pyro Tech
3. Faux Shield
4. Null Pointers
5. Hactivists
6. Quantum Coders
7. SPARCxSoft
8. Innovators
9. Access Deniers

These teams demonstrated outstanding innovation and technical expertise, earning their place in the next round.

Total Participating Teams & Students

The event attracted 9 teams, consisting of a total of 50+ students from various academic backgrounds. Each team worked on real-world problems, utilising technology to craft solutions. Teams were given a set time frame to brainstorm, prototype, and present their projects to the jury.

Participating Teams Included: