CSE students clinch First Prize at ‘Aanavandi Hackathon 2026

Vidya students excel across various innovative platforms, showcasing their technical skills and developing practical solutions to real-world challenges.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), is proud to announce that Karthik Krishnan (S5, CSE Dept) and Gokul N R (S5, CSE Dept) secured First Prize in the “Aanavandi Hackathon 2026″, conducted by JAIN School of Future, JAIN University, Kochi, on 23-24 September 2026.

Their innovative project focused on developing a convenient and efficient solution for passengers to communicate grievances and provide feedback to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), thereby reducing the effort involved in reporting issues.The hackathon, presented as India’s first-ever hackathon hosted inside a moving KSRTC bus, provided a unique platform for participants to develop technology-driven solutions to real-world transportation challenges.The students’ innovative approach, problem-solving skills and effective presentation earned them the First Prize along with a cash award of Rs 50,000/-