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PESCE Mandya Students Triumph at Smart India Hackathon 2025

MYSURU, December 18, 2025 – A team of students from P.E.S. College of Engineering (PESCE) in Mandya have emerged victorious in the hardware edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025. The prestigious competition, organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with AICTE and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, held its finale at Galgotias University this month.

The winning team, comprised of Ananya R., Karan Dhandale, Swarna Diksha S., R.M. Monith Surya, Abhishek J.S., and Nandan T. Nayak, outperformed over 1.2 lakh teams from across the nation, with 1,300 qualifying for the final round.

Specifically, within the Healthcare and Prosthetics category, the PESCE team distinguished themselves from approximately 500 registered teams, ultimately securing the top spot against five other finalists. Their winning project showcased a low-cost, innovative technology designed to enhance the comfort and precision fit of artificial limbs.

K. S. Vijayanand, president of People’s Education Trust (PET), Mandya, N.L. Muralikrishna, principal, Vinay S., vice-principal, and faculty members of PESCE have all extended their congratulations to the students. Pavana K.N., coordinator of PES NEXT Innovation and Incubation Centre, and Shalvian John D’Souza, incubation manager (Infinity), were acknowledged for providing crucial technical guidance to the students.

The victory underscores the innovative spirit and technical prowess of students at PESCE Mandya.

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