EVENT TITLE: Hackathon Insights

DATE : 11.02.2026

TIME : 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

VENUE : Block V, Room No 104

EVENT CONVENER : Mrs. S.Sindhu, Mrs.S.Suriya

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 23

RESOURCE PERSON DETAILS

Guest 1: VENUCHANDER B

Designation: UG Student/SRM IST

Guest 2: SURYA R

Designation: UG Student/SRM IST

Guest 3: SURYA K

Designation: UG Student/SRM IST

Guest 4: ABHINAV M

Designation: UG Student/SRM IST

Partcipants : I BCA & BCA GenAI Students

SUMMARY OF THE EVENT:

1.     Third-year students shared their participation experiences in hackathons like Smart India Hackathon, IEEE hackathons, and other college-level competitions.

2.     Discussed challenges faced, mistakes made, and lessons learned.

3.     How to start learning required skills (coding, UI/UX, teamwork, presentation).

4.     Importance of problem understanding and time management.

5.     Tips on forming the right team.

6.     Explained how hackathons improve resumes and LinkedIn profiles.

7.     Shared how participation helped in internships and placements.

8.     Encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones.

OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM:

•  Better Understanding: First-year students gained clarity about hackathons and participation in events like Smart India Hackathon.
•  Increased Confidence: Juniors felt more confident and less hesitant to participate in technical competitions.
•  Clear Preparation Strategy: Students learned about required skills, team formation, and time management.
•  Higher Motivation: Seniors’ experiences inspired first-year students to actively take part in upcoming hackathons.
•  Stronger Mentorship Bond: Improved interaction between third-year and first-year students encouraged ongoing guidance and support.

SAMPLE FEEDBACK SHEET:

The entire session was very useful & informative  to the  students in the field of software system