About Smart India Hackathon 2024
The Smart India Hackathon 2024 (SIH 2024) is the world’s biggest open innovation model, bringing together brilliant young minds nationwide to solve real-world problems. Organized by the Government of India, SIH fosters collaboration between students, industry leaders, and government agencies, empowering participants to develop cutting-edge solutions. New Horizon College of Engineering is one of the 51 institutions hosting the grand finale of SIH 2024.
Event Overview:
The Smart India Hackathon Finale2024 is an exclusive event organized under the prestigious Smart India Hackathon initiative. It aims to provide a platform for the ingenious minds shortlisted for the grand finale to compete and tackle real-world challenges through innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
Event Objectives:
- Foster a culture of innovation and creativity among students.
- Encourage collaboration and teamwork.
- Develop viable solutions to real-world problems faced in our daily lives.
- Promote out-of-the-box thinking and problem-solving skills.
Nodal Center Description:
New Horizon College of Engineering is an Autonomous college affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) & University Grants Commission (UGC). It is accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade & National Board of Accreditation (NBA). New Horizon College of Engineering is located in the heart of the IT capital of India,Bangalore. The college campus is situated in the IT corridor of Bangalore surrounded by MNCs and IT giants such as Intel, Accenture, Capgemini, ARM,Symphony, Wipro, Nokia, JP Morgan and Cisco to name a few. NHCE has a scenic and serene campus that provides an environment which is conducive for personal and intellectual growth. The infrastructure acts as a facilitator for the effective delivery of the curriculum. NHCE boasts of state-of-the-art facilities for its students.
Event Schedule
Inauguration of Grand finale SIH 2024
11th December 2024, (Day 1) 08:00 - 08:45 AM (IST)
Coding Begins
11th December 2024, (Day 1) 09:30 AM (IST)
First Round of Mentoring Session
11th December 2024, (Day 1) 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM (IST)
First Round of Evaluation
11th December 2024, (Day 1) 07:00 PM - 8:30 PM (IST)
Second Round of Mentoring
12th December 2024: Overnight Phase, (Day 2) 00:00 AM - 00:30 AM (IST)
Second Round of Evaluation
12th December 2024: (Day 2) 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM (IST)
Final Round of Mentoring
12th December 2024: (Day 2) 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (IST)
Final Round of Evaluation
12th December 2024, (Day 2) 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM (IST)
Veledictory Session and Prize Distribution Ceremony
12th December 2024, (Day 2) 08:00PM - 08:30 PM (IST)
Dr. Mohan Manghnani
Chairman - NHEI
Dr. Manjunatha
Principal
Dr. Piyush Kumar Soni
Professor and Head - IIE