23/09/2026
Jaywant Smart India Hackathon 2026 – A Day of Ideas, Innovation and Inspiration
S.S.P.M.’s Jaywant College of Engineering & Polytechnic (JCEP) successfully organized the Jaywant Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026 – Prerequisite Event on 23rd September 2026 at the Seminar Hall, JCEP Campus.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 40 teams/groups, with students presenting innovative ideas and creative solutions based on Smart India Hackathon problem statements. The event provided an excellent platform for students to demonstrate their creativity, teamwork, technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking.
The event was graced by distinguished guests and judges:
Dr. D. K. Agarwal
Director, Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (IIE), Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad
Dr. Jayant Pawar
Assistant Director, Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (IIE), Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad
Dr. Vasim Kamate
In-charge, Incubation & Innovation Cell, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (KVV), Karad
The distinguished guests were formally introduced by Prof. S. S. Bhandare, who highlighted their valuable academic, professional and innovation-related contributions.
Dr. Sonali Patil, Dean – Research & Development, JCEP, provided important information and guidance regarding the Jaywant Smart India Hackathon 2026, its objectives, participation process and the importance of developing innovative solutions aligned with real-world challenges. Her address helped students understand the significance of the initiative and encouraged them to actively participate and refine their ideas.
Dr. A. J. Gujar, Principal, JCEP, delivered an inspiring address and encouraged students to think innovatively, work collaboratively and develop technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges.
Dr. D. K. Agarwal shared valuable insights into innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and real-world problem-solving, motivating students to transform their ideas into meaningful and practical solutions.
Dr. Jayant Pawar encouraged students to explore opportunities in innovation, research, teamwork and entrepreneurship and emphasized the importance of continuously improving and refining their SIH ideas.
The distinguished guests and judges were felicitated as a token of respect and gratitude for their valuable presence, guidance and encouragement.
The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Dr. A. P. Bhosale, who expressed sincere gratitude to the guests, judges, management, Principal, Dean – R&D, faculty coordinators, mentors and participating students for their valuable contribution towards the successful conduct of the event.
The Jaywant Smart India Hackathon 2026 – Prerequisite Event was more than a competition. It served as a platform for students to exchange ideas, develop innovative solutions, strengthen their confidence and nurture a culture of creativity, collaboration and problem-solving.
Congratulations to all the participating teams and the entire JCEP family for making the Jaywant Smart India Hackathon 2026 a successful and memorable event.