National | 11 December 2025: The Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), today celebrated the outstanding winners of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 at the Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), marking a momentous chapter in India’s journey toward building a generation of innovators who will shape the country’s technological future.

Smart India Hackathon 2025 reached unprecedented scale this year, receiving 72,165 idea submissions from 68,766 student teams across 2,587 institutes. From these entries, 1,360 finalist teams comprising 8,160 students and 1,365 mentors qualified for the Grand Finale. These teams developed solutions for 271 problem statements issued by Ministries, State Departments, PSUs, and leading industries. With 60 nodal centres—42 for software and 18 for hardware, operating simultaneously across India, SIH 2025 reflects the Ministry of Education’s commitment to nurturing innovation, design thinking, and problem-solving capabilities at a national level in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

At the WeSchool Nodal Centre, the Ministry of Education and AICTE awarded ₹1,50,000 to each winning team across the three problem statement categories, recognising their excellence, clarity of thought, and the practicality of their solutions. Runner-up teams were honoured with a ₹25,000 WeSchool Inspiration  Award for demonstrating exceptional innovation potential. Under the Ministry of Defence’s problem statement “Secure Closed Group Communication Platform,” the winner was Team Coding Krew led by Rudra Prasad M L from Chennai Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, while the runner-up title was secured by Team Humble led by T Preetham Reddy from Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Telangana. Under the second Ministry of Defence problem statement, “AI-enabled Cyber Incident & Safety Web Portal for Defence,” the winning team was Black Order led by Sai Shravan P from SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, and the runner-up position was secured by Team BruteForce_X led by Mohit Rathore from IPS Academy Institute of Engineering and Science, Indore.

Speaking about WeSchool’s role in advancing innovation and supporting the student community, Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), said; “At WeSchool, innovation and collaboration are central to our philosophy, and we continue to support students through incubation, mentorship, and access to funding and technology resources. Smart India Hackathon aligns perfectly with our mission of nurturing professionals who can solve real-world challenges, offering students a unique opportunity to work with Government ministries and industry experts. It places young innovators on the national radar and reinforces our Honourable Prime Minister’s vision of youth-led nation-building. We are proud to host teams from across India and remain committed to providing an enriching and supportive environment.”

For the Ministry of Railways’ SIH 25022 challenge at WeSchool, the winning team was nyx, led by Mihir Mahesh Phalke from Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, and the runner-up team was The Avalanche, led by Riya Saraf from Facult Nature Care Sanganthan’s Group of Institutions, Jabalpur. These winning teams showcased not only strong technical proficiency but also a deep understanding of governance systems, national infrastructure priorities, and emerging digital frameworks critical to the future of India.

With the continued support of the Ministry of Education, AICTE, and academic institutions like WeSchool, Smart India Hackathon remains a cornerstone of India’s innovation movement, one that aligns strongly with the aspirations of Viksit Bharat @2047 and sets the foundation for a technologically advanced, self-reliant, and globally competitive India.

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National | 11 December 2025: The Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), today celebrated the outstanding winners of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 at the Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), marking a momentous chapter in India’s journey toward building a generation of innovators who will shape the country’s technological future.

Smart India Hackathon 2025 reached unprecedented scale this year, receiving 72,165 idea submissions from 68,766 student teams across 2,587 institutes. From these entries, 1,360 finalist teams comprising 8,160 students and 1,365 mentors qualified for the Grand Finale. These teams developed solutions for 271 problem statements issued by Ministries, State Departments, PSUs, and leading industries. With 60 nodal centres—42 for software and 18 for hardware, operating simultaneously across India, SIH 2025 reflects the Ministry of Education’s commitment to nurturing innovation, design thinking, and problem-solving capabilities at a national level in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

At the WeSchool Nodal Centre, the Ministry of Education and AICTE awarded ₹1,50,000 to each winning team across the three problem statement categories, recognising their excellence, clarity of thought, and the practicality of their solutions. Runner-up teams were honoured with a ₹25,000 WeSchool Inspiration  Award for demonstrating exceptional innovation potential. Under the Ministry of Defence’s problem statement “Secure Closed Group Communication Platform,” the winner was Team Coding Krew led by Rudra Prasad M L from Chennai Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, while the runner-up title was secured by Team Humble led by T Preetham Reddy from Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Telangana. Under the second Ministry of Defence problem statement, “AI-enabled Cyber Incident & Safety Web Portal for Defence,” the winning team was Black Order led by Sai Shravan P from SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, and the runner-up position was secured by Team BruteForce_X led by Mohit Rathore from IPS Academy Institute of Engineering and Science, Indore.

Speaking about WeSchool’s role in advancing innovation and supporting the student community, Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), said; “At WeSchool, innovation and collaboration are central to our philosophy, and we continue to support students through incubation, mentorship, and access to funding and technology resources. Smart India Hackathon aligns perfectly with our mission of nurturing professionals who can solve real-world challenges, offering students a unique opportunity to work with Government ministries and industry experts. It places young innovators on the national radar and reinforces our Honourable Prime Minister’s vision of youth-led nation-building. We are proud to host teams from across India and remain committed to providing an enriching and supportive environment.”

For the Ministry of Railways’ SIH 25022 challenge at WeSchool, the winning team was nyx, led by Mihir Mahesh Phalke from Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, and the runner-up team was The Avalanche, led by Riya Saraf from Facult Nature Care Sanganthan’s Group of Institutions, Jabalpur. These winning teams showcased not only strong technical proficiency but also a deep understanding of governance systems, national infrastructure priorities, and emerging digital frameworks critical to the future of India.

With the continued support of the Ministry of Education, AICTE, and academic institutions like WeSchool, Smart India Hackathon remains a cornerstone of India’s innovation movement, one that aligns strongly with the aspirations of Viksit Bharat @2047 and sets the foundation for a technologically advanced, self-reliant, and globally competitive India.

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Smart India Hackathon 2025 has received a record 72,165 idea submissions from 68,766 student teams addressing 271 problem statements from ministries, state departments, PSUs, and industries. From 2,587 institutes and 1,42,715 teams, 1,360 teams comprising 8,160 students and 1,365 mentors have qualified for the Grand Finale. With 42 Software and 18 Hardware nodal centres, SIH 2025 continues to empower youth, foster inclusivity, and strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

On the occasion, Chief Guest, Prateek Goswami, Additional General Manager, Central Railway said; “It is a privilege to be part of Smart India Hackathon 2025, one of the largest innovation initiatives in the country, for the eighth consecutive year. Initiatives like SIH showcase the potential of India’s youth to create practical, impactful solutions for real-world challenges. The Railway Ministry has already benefited from innovative ideas in areas like predictive maintenance and passenger services, demonstrating how student-led innovation can strengthen national infrastructure. My message to all participants is to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and use your creativity and technical skills responsibly to contribute to nation-building. You are shaping the future of India, and your innovations today will drive the progress of tomorrow.” 

Shri. Sudhir Kalkar, Member Managing Council, S.P. Mandali, Pune; Member CDC, WeSchool, Mumbai said; “Smart India Hackathon 2025 represents the power and potential of India’s youth to solve real national challenges. My best wishes to all the finalists who have the opportunity to create meaningful impact. The problems presented by the ministries demand practical, long-term solutions, and at WeSchool, we encourage our students to approach innovation through the ‘Five I’s’—Initiate, Inform, Involve, Integrate, and Inspire. As you innovate, look ahead to build solutions for the future, look back to your strengths, look around to leverage tools, look up with gratitude for the opportunity, and look down to stay grounded.” 

Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool) said; “At WeSchool, innovation and collaboration are central to our philosophy, and we continue to support students through incubation, mentorship, and access to funding and technology resources. Smart India Hackathon aligns perfectly with our mission of nurturing professionals who can solve real-world challenges, offering students a unique opportunity to work with Government ministries and industry experts. It places young innovators on the national radar and reinforces our Honourable Prime Minister’s vision of youth-led nation building. Last year, when the Prime Minister’s Office selected five institutions from across 40,000, WeSchool was among them, and we continue to remain among the top institutions in the country. We are proud to host teams from across India and remain committed to providing an enriching and supportive environment”

Ms. Suryakala Banerjee, HR Lead, Academic Alliances Group CoE, Tata Consultancy Services, said; “The Smart India Hackathon 2025 is not just a competition, it is a celebration of India’s future in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With over 75,000 ideas from 69,000 student teams this year alone, Smart India Hackathon demonstrates the power of youth-led innovation to solve real-world challenges and advance initiatives like Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. At TCS, we are honored to partner in nurturing this talent through mentorship, evaluation, and co-innovation, celebrating risk-taking, creativity, and the entrepreneurial mindset that will shape the nation’s future.”

Since 2017, Smart India Hackathon has transformed into the world’s largest open innovation platform, fostering a culture of creativity, design thinking, and real-world problem-solving within the student community. Conducted in Software and Hardware editions since 2018, SIH has encouraged patent filings, supported the creation of student-led startups, and enabled the adoption of innovative solutions by government bodies and industry partners. The 2025 edition focuses on critical sectors such as Space Technology, Renewable Energy, Cybersecurity, Defence Technology, MedTech, Robotics & Drones, Smart Education, AgriTech, and Smart Automation. More than 8,160 students will travel to their respective nodal centres, demonstrating national integration and collaborative spirit under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.

As thousands of students engage in solving real-world challenges at nodal centres across the country, SIH continues to propel India toward an innovation-led, knowledge-driven economy aligned with the aspirations of Viksit Bharat @2047.

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