| Vidya students consistently set benchmarks in academics, innovation, leadership and social responsibility, earning prestigious recognitions that showcase their dedication to excellence. |
| The Editorial Team of News & Events had proudly shared that Adwaith E S (S8, ECE Dept) from Vidya was selected for the prestigious ISTE Kerala Section – Best Student Award (2024–25) in recognition of his outstanding academic excellence and holistic achievements. |
| The award was presented during the 24th Annual ISTE State Student Convention held on 30 January 2026 at Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology.The award was conferred by Mr Sarath Chandran (Managing Director and Head – India R&D, GCC Armada.AI) who served as the Keynote Speaker and Chief Guest of the convention. |
| Throughout the academic year, Adwaith has demonstrated exceptional technical expertise and leadership. He achieved notable success in major competitions, earning the Galactic Problem Solver Award (Top 10) at the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024 for a sustainability app, delivering innovative solutions at the Smart India Hackathon 2024 and securing merit in the CIRCUITRIX hardware debugging event. |
| Adwaith further expanded his skill set through hands-on internships in Cyber Physical Systems, cybersecurity, Python, and robotics (certified by IIT Bombay). Beyond his technical achievements, he proved to be a highly capable leader, holding key roles in IEDC, LIGA Robotics and IEEE, where he organized events to foster peer innovation. Adwaith’s dedication and holistic development bring immense pride to the institution and serve as a true inspiration to the student community. |
| The Editorial Team of News & Events joins the entire Vidya fraternity in extending heartiest congratulations to Adwaith on being honored with the covetable ISTE Kerala Section Best Student Award that stands as a testament to his dedication and serves as a powerful inspiration to the entire student community !!! |
