Online Doubt Clearing Session for Smart India Hackathon 2025

Organized By: Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Date of Session: 7th September 2025
Time: 10:00 AM onwards
Participants: B.Tech Students (All Branches)

Introduction

The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies organized an Online Doubt Clearing Session for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 on 7th September 2025. The event was conceptualized to provide students with guidance, mentorship, and clarity regarding their participation in the upcoming hackathon.

Smart India Hackathon, initiated by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, is one of the largest innovation challenges in India. It encourages students from diverse academic backgrounds to collaborate, brainstorm, and create implementable solutions for real-world problems faced by industries, government bodies, and communities. Participation in SIH not only tests technical abilities but also enhances teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Recognizing the importance of such a platform, the department invited SIH Champions and Evaluators—professionals with hands-on experience in hackathons and industry-level product development. The session aimed to bridge the gap between students’ curiosity and the expectations of the competition, ensuring that participants were equipped with the right mindset and knowledge before entering SIH 2025.

Objectives of the Webinar

To provide a platform where students could openly ask questions related to SIH, including rules, project selection, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
To help students understand how to approach problem statements, break them down into manageable tasks, and propose feasible solutions.
To encourage students by sharing experiences and success stories from past editions of SIH.
To make students aware of how SIH problems relate to real-world industrial challenges.
To ensure participation from all B.Tech branches and highlight the interdisciplinary nature of hackathons.

Key Highlights of the Session

1. Welcome Address

The session commenced with a formal welcome note from the organizers. The importance of Smart India Hackathon as a national-level initiative was emphasized, followed by a brief introduction of the guest speakers.

2. Expert Guidance and Presentations

The heart of the session was the insights delivered by the invited professionals:

Mr. Manish Rastogi, Senior Angular Developer at Jalson Business Solutions, shared his technical expertise in software development, coding practices, and teamwork in hackathons.
Mr. Anand Dubey, Tech Product Specialist at IQVIA, focused on problem-solving strategies, industry expectations, and aligning hackathon projects with real-world needs.
Mr. Shivam Kumar, Tech Product Specialist at IQVIA, provided insights on evaluation criteria, common pitfalls, and strategies to stand out in SIH.

3. Interactive Q&A Session

Students actively raised queries regarding problem statement selection, team roles, coding practices, and project presentations. The speakers responded with practical solutions, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and effective communication.

4. Motivational Insights

The experts highlighted that hackathons are not just competitions but learning opportunities. They encouraged students to use SIH as a platform for innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking. Past success stories of SIH projects evolving into startups were shared.

Student Reflections and Feedback

Students expressed that the webinar was highly beneficial in boosting their confidence and preparing them for SIH 2025. Some notable reflections included:

“The expert guidance helped us understand how to approach problem statements systematically.”
“We now know what evaluators expect and how to present our work effectively.”
“The motivational stories of SIH champions inspired us to think big and work harder.”
“The Q&A cleared many doubts about timelines, team roles, and evaluation.”

Broader Impact of the Session

The impact of the webinar extended beyond doubt resolution. It created a sense of community and collaboration among students, highlighting that hackathons are opportunities to build networks, explore innovations, and prepare for future careers. Students gained awareness of industry expectations, motivating them to align their academic learning with professional skills.

Conclusion

The Online Doubt Clearing Session for Smart India Hackathon 2025 was a resounding success. It guided, motivated, and clarified students’ queries, instilling confidence among participants. Key takeaways included the importance of teamwork, clear project definition, coding efficiency, and understanding evaluation parameters.

FEE BREAK-UPS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 1st Year		MBA – 1st Year		BBA – 1st Year		B. TECH. – 1st Year		B. TECH. – 3rd Year
Tuition Fee	92,000	Tuition Fee	137,500	Tuition Fee	88,400	Tuition Fee	123,600	Tuition Fee	111,000
University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	20,000
Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000
Security Fee	10,000	Security Fee	10,000	Security Fee	10,000	Security Fee	10,000	Per. Dev. & Trng.	5,900
Alumni Contribution	2,000	Alumni Contribution	2,000	Alumni Contribution	2,000	Alumni Contribution	2,000
TOTAL	128,500	TOTAL	174,000	TOTAL	124,900	TOTAL	160,100	TOTAL	137,900
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 2nd Year		MBA – 2nd Year		BBA – 2nd Year		B. TECH. – 2nd (LE) Year		B. TECH. – 3rd (LE) Year
Tuition Fee *	77,300	Tuition Fee	129,700	Tuition Fee	83,400	Tuition Fee	123,600	Tuition Fee	116,600
University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	23,500
Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000
				Per. Dev. & Trng.	4,800	Security Fee	10,000	Per. Dev. & Trng.	5,900
						Alumni Contribution	2,000
						Ind. Redi. Ini. Trng.	5,900
TOTAL	101,800	TOTAL	154,200	TOTAL	112,700	TOTAL	166,000	TOTAL	147,000
* Tentative
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 3rd Year				BBA – 3rd Year		B. TECH. – 2nd Year		B. TECH. – 4th Year
Tuition Fee *	77,300			Tuition Fee	79,400	Tuition Fee	116,600	Tuition Fee	103,700
University Dues	20,000			University Dues	20,000	University Dues	23,500	University Dues	20,000
Activity Fee	1,000			Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000	Activity Fee	1,000
						Per. Dev. & Trng.	5,900
				TOTAL	100,400	TOTAL	147,000	TOTAL	124,700
TOTAL	98,300							B. TECH. – 4th (LE) Year
* Tentative
								Tuition Fee	111,000
BA-LLB / BBA-LLB – 4th Year								University Dues	20,000
								Activity Fee	1,000
Tuition Fee *	77,300
University Dues	20,000
Activity Fee	1,000							TOTAL	132,000
TOTAL	98,300
* Tentative