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SITAM Hosts Smart India Hackathon 2026, Advancing Technology Solutions
Satya Institute of Technology and Management held a technology competition called Smart India Hackathon–2026.
Nearly 300 students joined the event in 50 teams.
The students worked on real-world problems and designed possible solutions.
Thirty-eight teams reached the presentation round.
Each team explained its problem, solution and technology to experts.
The judges looked at how useful, creative and practical the ideas were.
Guest experts encouraged students to keep learning and solve important problems.
The 38 teams will be nominated for the national competition, where final selections will be made.
Satya Institute of Technology and Management conducted Smart India Hackathon–2026 at its Visakhapatnam campus.
Nearly 300 students formed 50 teams, with 38 teams shortlisted for the presentation round.
Teams developed technology-driven solutions to real-world problems and presented them before an expert panel.
Judges assessed innovation, relevance, feasibility, effectiveness, technology use and presentation quality.
All 38 shortlisted teams will be nominated for the national-level hackathon, pending final selection by the National Institution’s Innovation Council.
- Who
- The Innovation Council of Satya Institute of Technology and Management organized the event, with nearly 300 students participating in teams.
- What
- Smart India Hackathon–2026 was conducted, featuring presentations of technology-driven solutions to real-world problems.
- Where
- The hackathon was held at the Satya Institute of Technology and Management campus in Visakhapatnam.
- When
- The articles identify the event as Smart India Hackathon–2026 but do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- The event aimed to encourage innovation, problem-solving and technology-based solutions under the theme “think big, code smart, make Bharat Atmanirbhar.”
Key facts
- Organizer
- Innovation Council of Satya Institute of Technology and Management
- Location
- Satya Institute of Technology and Management campus, Visakhapatnam
- Participants
- Nearly 300 students
- Registered teams
- 50
- Shortlisted teams
- 38
- Evaluation criteria
- Innovation, problem relevance, feasibility, effectiveness, technology application and presentation quality
- Next stage
- The 38 shortlisted teams will be nominated for the national-level Smart India Hackathon–2026
Sources
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