KCG College of Technology hosts great 7th edition of SIH 2024 on December 11 and 12.

KCG College of Technology hosts great 7th edition of SIH 2024 on December 11 and 12.
Published at : 13 Dec 2024, 7:59 PM IST
Updated at : 13 Dec 2024, 8:08 PM IST

KCG College of Technology hosted the seventh edition of Smart India Hackathon 2024 (SIH 2024) on 11 and 12 December 2024.

The event was hosted along with 50 other nodal centres across the nation by KCG College of Technology which is a part of Hindustan Group of Institutions.

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KCG College of Technology

Organizers

SIH 2024 was organized by All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education of Government of India, Institute Innovation Council (IIC) of Ministry of Education.

Inauguration (national level)

The inauguration of SIH 2024 at the national level took place in the presence of Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan.

Union Education Minister emphasized that hackathon is a fine platform for nurturing the nation’s future. He further spoke on the youth of India.

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Their role is crucial when it comes to nation’s transformation into a knowledge economy and global growth engine, said Union Minister.

Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the participants on the first of the contest. He praised the extraordinary talent of Indian youth.

Solutions generated through hackathon have been immensely useful for the nation.

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He expressed confidence that the ideas developed in the hackathon would contribute significantly to strengthening India’s leadership in technology and innovation.

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Theme

Theme provided to KCG College of Technology was ‘Revolutionising India’s Postal Infrastructure through Technological Innovation’, a problem statement issued by the Ministry of Communications’ Department of Posts to modernise one of India’s oldest institutions.

Inauguration at KCG College of Technology

The inaugural ceremony held at the nodal centre of KCG College of Technology was
held in a grand manner and Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Former Director General of Police and Member of the Fifth Police Commission, Government of Tamil Nadu was the chief guest.

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Dr. K. Radhakrishnan speaking at the inauguration at KCG College of Technology said technology isn’t just about gadgets—it’s about making life better, building trust, and creating solutions that change lives.

Addressing the participants ,he said ‘Your creativity, drive, and passion have the potential to shape not just industries, but the entire country.”

He also highlighted the role of the Smart India Hackathon in bridging the gap between education and industry, empowering young minds to tackle real-world challenges.

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She said Smart India Hackathon is not just a competition; it is a celebration of innovation.

Dr. M. Muthukannan, Principal of KCG College of Technology welcomed the gathering.

Dignitaries present during the inauguration were K A Devaraj, Director, Postal Service (HO), TN Circle, Ankur Tiwari, Deputy General Manager, Parcel Directorate, M Pattabhiraman, Deputy Manager, CERT, Mohandoss K, Deputy Manager, CEPT, Samrat Shinde, Principal Engineering Manager, Persistent Systems Ltd, Anand Sivaraj, Manager (IP & Technology Transfer), AICTE Innovation Centre, Chennai.

Contest

The event witnessed a rigorous two-round mentor discussion and three-round evaluation process, say sources from KCG College of Technology.

Following each discussion, participants refined their codes and presented updated work for evaluation, showcasing their adaptability and dedication to innovation.

The event also featured an engaging cultural programme, organised by the college’s music and dance clubs, which included songs in different languages , Tamil Nadu’s traditional folk dances like Karakattam and Silambattam, alongside contemporary Western performances, adding a fun dimension to the intense innovation marathon.

Valedictory

Valedictory ceremony for the event was held on the second day. Chief guest for it was Mr. Kuhan Madhan, Associate Vice President, Guidance Tamil Nadu.

He is also a notable alumnus of KCG College of Technology from EEE of 2005-2009 batch.

Mr. Madhan’s return to his alma mater for this prestigious event symbolised the enduring connection between the institution and its graduates, showcasing the impact of KCG College of Technology in shaping successful professionals.

Dr Annie Jacob speaking at the valedictory highlighted the transformative potential of technology in reshaping India’s future.

She said that through the theme ‘Revolutionising India’s Postal Infrastructure through Technological Innovation,’ we’ve witnessed how technology can transform even the most time-honoured institutions, paving the way for a modern, future-ready India.

Winners

Winners for four problem statements were announced during the valedictory.

For the problem statement ‘Measurement and Monitoring of Counter Services’, the first prize was awarded to the team HexTech1 from Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, for developing a user-friendly AI-powered application to monitor and enhance counter services across India Post, ensuring a seamless customer experience.

For the problem statement ‘Road Transport Network Telematics’, the first prize was awarded to the team Abhyuday from Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trusts Vishwakarama Institute of Technology, Pune , Maharashtra for creating a telematics solution that enables route optimisation, live tracking, and optimal capacity utilisation for long-haul trucking operations across India.

For the problem statement ‘A Digital BRSR Platform for India Post Network’, the first prize was awarded to the team Mini Juris 2.0 from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, for developing a digital platform to implement the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework, positioning India Post as a leader in environmental and social sustainability.

For the problem statement ‘Bridging the Measurability Gap’, the first prize was awarded to the team Bhoomik from Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad , Uttar Pradesh for designing a digital solution to ensure adherence to validated Citizens Charter norms across all public interfaces of India Post, enhancing service quality and accountability.

Each winning team was awarded a cash prize of one lakh rupees for their innovative contributions, say sources from KCG College of Technology.

Inception

Since its inception in 2017, the Smart India Hackathon has grown exponentially.

SIH 2024 marked the largest edition to date, with over 250 problem statements submitted by 54 Ministries, Departments, State Governments, PSUs, and industries. This year, over 86,000 student teams participated at the institute level, with 49,000 advancing to the national stage.

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KCG College’s focus on postal innovation aligned with the Ministry of Communications’ vision for technological advancement and was widely praised for its practical, impactful solutions.

Beacon

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chairman of Hindustan Group of Institutions, remarked the Smart India Hackathon 2024 at our institution stands tall as a beacon of innovation, inspiring students to turn their ideas into transformative solutions for the nation.

‘This event reaffirms our commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial and technological talent, solidifying our position as a global innovation hub.’

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S. Vishnu Sharma

S Vishnu Sharmaa now works with collegechalo.com in the news team. His work involves writing articles related to the education sector in India with a keen focus on higher education issues. Journalism has always been a passion for him. He has more than 10 years of enriching experience with various media organizations like Eenadu, Webdunia, News Today, Infodea. He also has a strong interest in writing about defence and railway related issues.

JIPMAT 2025 registration on till 10 March 2025, Info and Links Available Here

JIPMAT 2025 registration on till 10 March 2025, Info and Links Available Here
Published at : 13 Feb 2025, 12:38 PM IST
Updated at : 13 Feb 2025, 12:38 PM IST

JIPMAT 2025 registration is on till 10 March 2025 at ‘https://exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT/’

Registration is nothing but applying for the exam. The application submission process was opened on 11 February 2025.

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JIPMAT 2025 Registration

Schedule

Individuals can take up JIPMAT 2024 registration from 11 February 2025 to 10 March 2025 (11:50) PM.

Fees in connection with JIPMAT 2025 registration can be paid till 11:50 PM on 11 March 2025.

The corrections in application forms already submitted can be done from 13 to 15 March 2025.

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Candidates can make corrections in the details submitted by them in their application online through the correction window at ‘https://exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT/’ during the period when the correction/editing window is made available.

The date for announcing the city of examination will be informed later on the official website of the exam. The exam will be conducted on 26 April 2025.

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What is JIPMAT 2025?

The full name of the exam is Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT).

It is a national-level entrance examination for admission to 5-Year integrated program in management in IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu.

The admission is for the academic year 2025-26. It is a computer-based test conducted for a duration of 150 minutes or 2 hours 30 minutes.

Answers have to be marked on a computer screen at the designated test centre. There is more to it than meets the eye as far as JIPMAT 2025 registration is concerned.

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Who can take up JIPMAT 2025 registration?

Candidates who have passed plus two in any stream from a recognized educational institution can take up JIPMAT 2025 registration.

The candidate must have passed class 10th examination with required qualifying marks. They must also have passed class 12 exams with required qualifying marks.

Candidates should have passed 10+2/XII/HSC examination in arts/commerce/science stream or equivalent in the year 2023, 2024 or is appearing in 2025.

The candidate must have passed class 10th examination in the year not before 2021.

The IIMs (Bodh Gaya and Jammu) may have different eligibility requirements, the candidates are required to refer to the website of IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu for this.

The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in 10th and 12th standards would be calculated based on the Board’s regulations.

If there is no such regulation regarding aggregate marks from the concerned board, then the aggregate marks of all the subjects that appear in the grade sheet should be considered for calculating the passing percentage.

JIPMAT 2025 Registration

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser and the webpage must be allowed to download.

2. Once the webpage is downloaded, candidates can read the information about the exam through the information bulletin.

3. After reading the information, they can click the button JIPMAT-2025: Click Here to Register/Login

4. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://jipmat2025.ntaonline.in/site/login’

5. When webpage with above URL opens, candidates can click the button New Candidate Register Here and create an account.

6. After creating an account, they can come back to the webpage ‘https://jipmat.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/’ and login and start JIPMAT 2025 registration.

JIPMAT 2025 Registration Fee

JIPMAT 2025 registration fee is Rs 2000 for male and female applicants from the General (UR)/OBC-NCL categories. Third Gender/EWS/SC/ST/PwD category applicants have to pay Rs 1000 while undertaking JIPMAT 2025 registration.

Those willing to take up the exam in foreign countries have to pay Rs 10,000 while taking up JIPMAT 2025 registration.

JIPMAT 2025 Registration

The process to download admit cards is online, candidates have to visit the official website and the URL to access the official website is ‘https://exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT/’

1. Above mentioned URL can be typed into the browser and then the webpage is to be allowed to download.

2. Once the website is available, candidates can click the link for admit card.

3. Clicking the above link, will likely open another webpage, when that opens, they have to enter their roll number, application number and other information and submit them to view the admit card.

The Exam

They must appear for the exam at the test centre chosen by them. Questions related to Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension have to be answered.

Students who pass JIPMAT 2025 with the required qualifying marks can apply for admission.

They can also visit the official websites of the participating institutions to know more information about courses offered there.

The admit card can be downloaded and a printout can be taken and preserved for use during the exam.

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S. Vishnu Sharma

S Vishnu Sharmaa now works with collegechalo.com in the news team. His work involves writing articles related to the education sector in India with a keen focus on higher education issues. Journalism has always been a passion for him. He has more than 10 years of enriching experience with various media organizations like Eenadu, Webdunia, News Today, Infodea. He also has a strong interest in writing about defence and railway related issues.



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