Technical Events

CodeX-24

Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology’s Startup Incubation Cell in collaboration with Team Hackingly, organized CodeX-24, a 24-hour hackathon on May 10th and 11th, 2024. The first round, conducted online, took place from April 29th to May 3rd, 2024. During this round, 278 teams from across India participated and presented their ideas. From these, 50 teams were shortlisted to participate in the 24-hour hackathon held at PIET in Samalkha, Panipat. These teams were from a total of 24 different colleges and universities from nine different states Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

Dr. Anand Banka, Director at Barclays, served as the guest of honour for the event. He shared his life experiences, motivating and guiding the students to take risks in life and actively participate in events like hackathons. He was accompanied by Ms. Avni Srivastava and Mr. Tanmay Goyal, Directors at Hackingly, who, along with their respective teams and the PIET team led by Dr. Shakti Arora, Dr. Poonam Jaglan, and Prof. (Dr.) Gaurav Agarwal organized and ensured the smooth conduct of the event. Expert judges from firms such as Victoria Secret, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Arexa and Bharat XR, LambdaTest, and Coin Weekly provided mentoring and evaluated the participants.

CodeX-24 demonstrated the power of collaborative innovation, bringing together diverse talents to tackle real-world challenges. The event’s success highlights the importance of hackathons in nurturing creativity and practical problem-solving skills. Participants left inspired and equipped with new insights to drive future technological advancements.

SPARDHA - An Ideathon (2024)

 In support of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, PIET Startup Cell organized the third season of Startup Spardha, an Ideathon held on February 27, 2024. Throughout the year, the team received over 150 applications. On February 22, 2024 after careful consideration, 40 teams were shortlisted from across PAN India through an online preliminary round. Esteemed collaborators of the event included IIT Delhi AIC, Navjyoti India Foundation, ACIC BM Munjal Gurugram, TBI KIET Ghazaibad, and India Accelerators. The event was graced by distinguished guests of honor, namely, Sh. Yogi Suri Ji, Founder of Milap Publications and startup mentor, Sh. Madhav Kasturia, Founder of Zippee, and Sh. Nitin Pahuja, co-founder of Push Sports. The panel of the day comprised Mr. Manish Johari, Consulting Director at Maple Advisory, Mr. Vinay Jaiswal, Co-Founder of Aurone Ventures, Mr. Saarthak Bakshi, Co-Founder of Neon’s Angel, Mr. Manish Srivastava, Director at Alphavalue Ventures, Mr. Kumar Saurabh, Ecosystem Manager at Venture Catalysts, Mr. Abhishek Bhagat, Investment Analyst at Inflection Point Ventures, and Mr. Gaurav Chauhan, Investment Manager at Let Us Venture.

AIMA Management Games FEST-2024

AIMA’s Student Management Games (SMG) stand out as a premiere simulation-based competition, showcasing students’ prowess in Business Management Skills. As the oldest simulation-based competition of its kind, SMG serves as a gathering of India’s young leaders, promoting a healthy spirit of competition where participants vie for top honours with true sportsmanship.

The 27th Edition of AIMA’s Student Management Games, spanning six months, witnessed the participation of over 800+ teams from 125+ colleges across the nation. These teams competed in 12 regional rounds held at prestigious institutions including LNCT Group of Colleges-Bhopal, ICFAI Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad (Official Page), Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science – Chennai , ASB – Ashoka School of Business-Hyderabad, Pillai’s Institute of Management-Mumbai, IMS Ghaziabad, Presidency College-Bengaluru, Jansons School of Business-Coimbatore, Suryadatta Group of Institute– Pune, Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology-Panipat, Allenhouse Group of Institutions -Kanpur and Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology(MIET). The semifinals took place at Indraprastha Engineering College-Ghaziabad, whittling down the competition to 15 teams for the National Finale.

The Grand Finale of the 27th Student Management Games, hosted on May 1, 2024, at Indraprastha Engineering College-Ghaziabad, featured Mr. Rajat Garg, General Manager-HR, Central Electronics Limited Ghaziabad as the Chief Guest. Fifteen teams engaged in a day-long battle for national glory, culminated in Panipat Institute of Engineering and technology emerging as the National Winner, with Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology and IMS Ghaziabad securing the Runner-up I and Runner-up II positions, respectively.

Project Expo-2023

On the occasion of National Technology Day, a Project Expo was organized to showcase the innovative talents of students across various departments. Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology has successfully Celebrated National Technology Day-2023 sponsored by Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology, Department of Science & Technnolgy, Government of Haryana. The Chief Guest, Dr. Rahul Taneja (DST Haryana) Scientist CSIO (Chandigarh), Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Principal Scientist Biomedical CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh, Mr Rajeev Gulati Mentor PIET.  The event provided a platform for students to present their creative solutions, research, and technological advancements through project exhibitions. The expo attracted a large audience, including faculty members, students, and external guests.

The event commenced with a warm welcome to the distinguished judges and participants. Three prominent figures in the field of science and technology were invited to evaluate the projects and interact with the teams:

• Dr. Rahul Taneja, Scientist, (DST Haryana), CSIO (Chandigarh)
• Dr. Sanjeev, a distinguished scientist from CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
• Mr. Rajeev Gulati, Former Director of UNTIL Labs

These experts brought valuable insights to the evaluation process, helping to inspire and encourage young innovators. They interacted with students, offering constructive feedback and emphasizing the importance of research, innovation, and its real-world application.

After careful evaluation by the judges, three teams were selected as winners based on their creativity, practical application, innovation, and presentation.

• First Prize: The team presented an advanced project on “AI-Based Traffic Management System” which aims to reduce congestion and improve transportation efficiency using machine learning algorithms. This project won the judges’ appreciation for its practical relevance and potential societal impact.
• Second Prize: The “Smart Helmet” aims to enhance road safety for motorcyclists by integrating technology into helmet design. The project focuses on developing a helmet that improves the rider’s safety, prevents accidents, and ensures that necessary safety precautions, such as wearing a helmet and maintaining sobriety, are taken before starting the ride.
• Third Prize: The team developed a project titled “Automated Robotic Arm for Manufacturing Industries” This project highlighted the role of automation in improving precision and productivity in industrial settings.

KAVACH-2023

The Kavach Internal Hackathon 2023 was held on March 10, 2023, at G BLOCK, PIET College Samalkha, Panipat. The event took place from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and saw enthusiastic participation from teams comprising of students and professionals interested in the field of cybersecurity. The event aimed at encouraging innovative ideas and solutions related to cybersecurity and promoting healthy competition among the participants.

The esteemed panel of judges for the event included Col Sanjeev Relia, Chief Strategy Officer of ThinkCyberIndia and Senior Advisor for CyberSecurity, Vikas Goyal, Senior Director of IT Security in FIS, Dr. BK Verma, Professor, PIET and Dr. Neeraj Gupta, Professor, PIET. Their expertise in the field of cybersecurity added value to the event and ensured fair evaluation of the participants’ ideas.

A total of 35 teams participated in the hackathon, showcasing their creative ideas and solutions through PowerPoint presentations (PPTs) and effective communication skills. In the first round, the judges evaluated the PPTs and interacted with the teams to understand their ideas in detail. Based on the PPTs and presentation skills, 15 teams were selected to qualify for the next round.

The second round of the hackathon witnessed the shortlisted 15 teams presenting their ideas in a brief to the judges. The judges thoroughly evaluated the ideas based on their innovation, feasibility, and potential impact in the field of cybersecurity. Finally, the top 10 teams were selected to qualify for the final round of the hackathon.

The prize ceremony was the culmination of the event, where the top 10 shortlisted teams were awarded the qualifying round trophy and certificates in recognition of their commendable performance. The remaining 25 teams were also appreciated for their participation and received participation certificates as a token of encouragement.

The Kavach Internal Hackathon 2023 was a successful event that fostered innovation and creativity in the field of cybersecurity. It provided a platform for the participants to showcase their skills, learn from the esteemed judges, and connect with like-minded individuals. The event concluded on a high note, with the winners and participants taking back valuable experiences and memories from the hackathon.

National Start-up Day-2024

The Startup Cell in Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology, Samalkha celebrated the Startup Day on 23rd January 2024. In this event 64 students of around 16 schools participated who presented their business plan. National Startup Day marks another year of the Government of India’s flagship initiative Startup India, to promote start-up culture in India and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. With India emerging as the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, Indian startups have experienced phenomenal growth in recent years. The government, too, has been supporting entrepreneurship through various initiatives including Startup India. Indian companies raised an astounding $42 billion in investment in 2022 – compared with the $16 billion they raised the year before. These businesses have been crucial in helping India move up the Global Innovation Index, from No. 81 to 40. The aim of National Startup Day is to champion entrepreneurs, cultivate a robust startup ecosystem, and pivot India into a nation of job creators rather than job seekers. The week-long celebration promises to be a meeting ground for innovators, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts. Simultaneously, a series of events are being organised across the country to celebrate innovations by Indian entrepreneurs. The purpose of the day is to celebrate the accomplishments of Indian startups and to foster an entrepreneurial spirit. Another aim is to give budding entrepreneurs a forum to talk about innovation for India’s youth and their role in the country’s economy. The motive behind encouraging the idea of entrepreneurship is to give a boost to schemes like Make in India.

Engineers's Day Celebration-2024

The Hack PIET Club proudly celebrated its grand inauguration on the occasion of Engineering Day, with a spectacular event graced by the esteemed presence of Shri Jaspal Singh, an IPS officer. In collaboration with renowned communities including Microsoft Azure Developer Community, BSides Noida, OffSec, 0x0Pirates, OWASP Noida, and OWASP Kalyan, this event marked a significant milestone in fostering cybersecurity excellence.

The event featured insightful workshops on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), empowering students to grasp crucial aspects of the field. A thrilling quiz competition was also held, with exciting prizes such as the “Ethical Hacker’s Handbook” awarded to the winners. Additionally, a prestigious badge ceremony recognized outstanding students, followed by an energetic dance performance that brought everyone together in celebration.

This collaboration of communities and the official launch of Hack PIET Club created an atmosphere of learning, innovation, and unity, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the journey of cybersecurity education at our institute.

National Innovation Challenge-2022

With an aim to unleash the inner creative potential of Indians, Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology has launched the innovation challenge every youngster is waiting for, the ‘National Innovation Competition’ program. As students today will be change-makers of tomorrow, we promote them to do essential research and innovation, thus creating better products and a better market.

The start-ups, researchers, and students providing innovative technological/business solutions are eligible to participate. Both hardware and software-based innovations are acceptable.

The following broad parameters shall be considered by committees for the evaluation of the proposals:

1. Novelty of idea
2. Usability
3. Relevance to the subject matter
4. Impact on society

Total 27 teams has participated in the National Innovation Challenge.

1st prize of 31000/- was awarded to SGT UNIVERSITY.

2nd prize of 21000/– was awarded to NIT,KKR.

3rd prize of 11000/- was awarded to PIET.

External jury from various organisations such as IIT Delhi, YMCA, Kirloshkar Care,Smart edge,Murthal University,Telus International,WI Network,AR/VR INDUSTRY,LML VESPA,SRTEK BOX,Global Logic,IBM,Naukri Gulf,Bizz 2 credit,B.V.B.V Jaipur and Continental Tyers has helped in JUDGING National Level Event.

SPARDHA- An Ideathon (2022)

SPARDHA – Connect the Dot is an IDEATHON that has been conceptualized from the perspective of identifying students with the potential to generate business ideas and contribute to the evolution of the Start Up Eco-System in our country. SPARDHA-Connect the Dot has been structured in a manner that is refreshingly different from the IDEATHON’S that are in vogue and the driving philosophy behind curating this activity is to provide an “OUTCOME BASED” journey for the participants.

The core intent of SPARDHA is to take a deep dive into the innate strengths of the students and hand hold them in a manner that the India emerges as the “GLOBAL CRADLE OF START-UPS”. The IDEATHON has been designed as a multi-stage event for classes 9th to 12th and shall be conducted for the respective student group.  The various stages of the IDEATHON shall be held at independent timelines till 2nd week of December.  The final event was held on 10th Dec,2022.  In the event 170 school teams spanning over 12 states participated with their innovative ideas.  The innovative ideas of the students were categorised into Hardware and Software form. 1500 nonparticipants have graced the event as the visitor.  Event was held in physical as well as virtual mode.

 10 teams were shortlisted out of which 7 teams got the consolation prize of 5000/- with certificated and shield.

•  1st prize of 31000/- was awarded to DAV school Bhubaneshwar.
•  2nd prize of 21000/- was awarded to DAV MULTIPURPOSE, Sonipat.
•  3rd prize of 11000/- was awarded to Dr. MKK ARYA MODEL SCHOOL, Panipat.

 External jury from various organisations such as IIT Delhi, YMCA, Kirloshkar Care, Smart edge, Murthal University, Telus International, WI Network, AR/VR INDUSTRY, LML VESPA, SRTEK BOX. Global Logic, IBM, Naukri Gulf, Bizz 2 credit, B.V.B.V. Jaipur and Continental Tyres has helped in JUDGING this National Level Event.

National Science Day-2023

On the occasion of National Science Day 2023, Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities and Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering organized two Inter-college  events- Poster Making Competition and Power Point Presentation based on Theme: “Global Science For Global Well being- Health care and Environment” on February 28, 2023. The events were successfully conducted under the leadership of convener, Dr. Vinay Khatri, HOD, ASH, Co-convener, Dr. Poonam Verma, Associate Professor, ASH, and Ms. Sapna Arora, Assistant Professor, ECE.

22 students from various colleges were participated in poster making competition on the above mentioned theme at B- block first floor from 9:30 am to 11: 00 am. Anshu, MBA Final Year secured 1^st position and awarded with Rs. 1000/- cash prize; Asmi, B.Tech 1^st year secured 2^nd position and awarded with Rs. 700/-cash prize. Simran kaur and Disha, B.Tech 1^st Year (CSE-AIML) secured 3^rd position and awarded with Rs. 500/- cash prize each.

25 teams from various colleges were registered for the power point presentation out of which 16 teams presented their ideas on the above said theme at APJ Auditorium from 11:30 am to 3 pm. The inter-college competition witnessed the enthusiastic presenters of different colleges. The teams gave presentations on various topics concerned with the central idea. The result of the event was as follows: Khushi Bagga and Jai Rathee of B.Tech 1^st year bagged the first position and awarded with Rs. 1500/- cash prize, Shiv Gahlawat and Abhishek Kumar of MBA 1^st year secured the second position and awarded with Rs. 1000/- cash prize, Kunal and Sumaiya of BCA CTIS 1^st year secured 3^rd Position, awarded by Rs. 500/- cash prize. All cash prizes were sponsored by Insight Pharma, Sonepat, Haryana.

Director, Dr. Shakti Kumar presided over the event and encouraged the students to draw inspiration from their lives and achieve success. He motivated and explained the students about role of science for global well being.

Engineer's Day Celebration-2023

Engineers are shaping the future by applying their skills to almost everything. They convert the theoretical knowledge of basic sciences into actual products and thus make our lives easy. Engineers’ Day is celebrated on September 15th, every year in India commemorating the birthday of one of the greatest engineers in India and Bharat Ratna recipient, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayagaru, recognizing his contributions in harnessing water resources in India.

With this thought, CSE-AIDS and CSE-CS department celebrated National Engineer’s Day on September 15, 2023. We kick-started the day with a Coding Competition, Poster Making Competition, providing a platform for our tech-savvy students to showcase their skills and knowledge. ECE department celebrated National Engineer’s Day on September 15, 2023 with a Technical Quiz. A technical quiz was conducted  by Ms. Sapna Arora (Assistant professor, ECE) and was a grand success with participation of 7 faculty members and about 36 students. Total 12 teams from ECE 2^nd ,3^rd and final year registered for quiz , having two members in each team. Total 4 rounds were conducted including elimination round. From elimination round 5 teams were selected .In Round 2-Round4 various technical and aptitude questions were asked.

AIMA Management Games FEST-2023

AIMA (All India Management Association) every year conducts Student Management games inviting college students to participate and learn. The competition is divided into several rounds, with each round representing a year of business operations. Each team was given a virtual company to manage and was required to make decisions on various aspects of the business, including production, sales, marketing, and finance. The decisions were entered into a computer program, which simulated the business operations and provided feedback on the results. The teams were judged based on their overall performance, including profitability, market share, customer satisfaction, and financial stability.

Regional round of 26th Student Management Games was held in the college from 11thApril to 13th April 2023. The purpose of the competition was to provide students with a practical experience of running a business and to test their business skills in a simulated environment.
More than 30 Teams from across states viz. Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana and Delhi participated in the event. From each group six teams were selected i.e. in total 12 teams were selected for Regional Round Finale. Regional Round Finale was conducted on 13th April 2023
The winning team of Regional round was from Sangam University, Bhilwara and was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500. First and second Runner’s up position were bagged by team from PIET. Top three positions were selected from 12 teams and were invited to participate in semi finale conducted in Manav Rachna University, Faridabad.
The final round took place at AIMA’s central office in Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. All the 14 teams were full of enthusiasm and ready for the finale. At the end the results of all quarters were piled and team from Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology was declared as the National Champion of 26th Student Management Games.Chhavi, Riya, Ankush, and Lavisha from MBA Final Year were the winning team members. Overall, participating in the Business Simulation Competition was an enriching and rewarding experience for the teams.

National Engineer's Day-2022

According to “India Vision 2020 for transforming nation into developed country” of honourable former president of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, not only engineers but everyone should have the ambition to live in a developed country, and for this each one of us show that integrity towards the development of nation. With this thought, PIET celebrated National Engineer’s Day on September 15, 2022 with expert session, talk with an Innovator and Technical Quiz.

Eminent expert Prof. (Dr.) J.S. Saini, Dean Engineering, PIET, Ex-Professor and chairman EED, Dean of colleges, Dean Faculty of Engineering, DCRUST Murthal delivered and expert talk on Smart Industries and highlighted the aspects of Intelligence to work for the society. Distinguished Alumnus of PIET Mr. Vikrant Chauhan, R & D software Engineer in Siemens, interacted with student to guide them for the preparations of Hackathons. A technical quiz was conducted by Mr. Tarun Miglani, the event manager at PIET.

The event has been well hosted by Dr. Poonam Jaglan (Associate professor, ECE) and Dr. Anju Gandhi (Professor, CSE) and was a grand success with participation of 20 faculty members and about 400 students.

Toycathon-2022

Under the AatmaNirbharBharat Abhiyan initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, Toycathon was conceived to challenge India’s innovative minds to conceptualize novel Toys and Games, based on Bharatiya civilization, history, culture, mythology, and ethos, thus providing a unique opportunity for students, teachers, start-ups and toy experts in India. Youngsters are coming up with new & innovative ideas in the field of Toys manufacturing and India will soon become the exporter of Toys instead of importer of toys.

With the advent of this initiative, Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, got the opportunity to be one of the Nodal Centres for conducting TOYCATHON 2022 in the physical mode from 24th to 26th May 2022. Dr. R.K. Soni, Advisor AICTE, Dr. Neeraj Saxena, Advisor-AICTE, Dr. Biswajit Saha, Director-Skill education and Training, CBSE, Dr. B.K. Bhadra, Dy. General Manager, RRSC-N, ISRO, Mr. Vinod Sharma, ISRO, Dr. Mohit Gambhir, Innovation Director, MOE, Dr. Pradyut Koley, Assistant Director, MOE, Mr. Sadasiba Behera, AICTE Representative graced this 3 days event. Total 35 teams, 105 students, 16 Mentors, 35 Evaluators (External-19, Internal-16) took part in TOYCATHON 2022 through PIET Nodal Centre, with brilliant and proactive mentors & evaluators panel.

Idea and Prototype Demonstration-2022

PIET has organized an Idea and Prototype demonstration event on April 12, 2022. 15 Teams from all branches of engineering have participated in the event. Teams were allotted space in the labs for their implementation and demonstration. Every team put their hard efforts into the implementation of the idea and its demonstration. Members of jury shared their views about the event and names of shortlisted teams were announced. All the other participated teams were motivated to keep their spirits high and to convert good into better and better into best.

Manthan-2022

The students of Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology (PIET) participated in the prestigious MANTHAN 2021 challenge, showcasing their innovative ideas and technical skills. A total of 33 teams, comprising approximately 130 students, took part in the competition, competing against various institutions from across the country.

Out of the 33 teams, two teams from PIET made it to the final round, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and creativity. Their hard work, determination, and innovative approach in tackling the challenge stood out, earning them a place among the top teams in the competition.

This achievement highlights the talent and commitment of PIET students in technical excellence and innovation, reinforcing the institute’s dedication to nurturing future leaders in engineering and technology.

AzaadiSAT 2.0 Training Program on Satellite Systems-2022

“AZAADISAT” is a satellite mission with the ambitious vision to encourage Government school children (from economically weak backgrounds) with the basic understanding and knowledge of space and tutor them to build a small experiment and launch it to the edge of space through “Orbital Satellite “The significance of this project was that it had been conceptualized by Dr. Srimathy Kesan which started a year and half ago, to pay our tribute to mark the 75th anniversary of independence-Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Space Kidz India has developed basic and simple experiments that students can learn and assemble with the simultaneous support of their science teachers and our SKI team’s online coaching. The work was done on arduino with the help of mentors in the labs projected on screen. The satellite training program coordinated by Dr. Shakti Arora was organized by Idea Connect, PIET on 16th November 2022 in G block. Twelve different schoolgirls from the districts of Haryana along with their respective teachers. The kit has been distributed consisting of student ID, T-shirt.

Toycathon-2021

Toycathon was created as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji’s AatmaNirbharBharat Abhiyan to encourage India’s creative minds to create original toys and games based on Bharatiya civilisation, history, culture, mythology, and ethos. This presents a special opportunity for Indian educators, students, start-ups, and toy experts. In the realm of toy manufacturing, children are coming up with fresh and creative concepts, and India may soon start exporting toys rather than importing them. Total 26 teams have submitted their ideas comprising of 128 students out of which 9 teams have been shortlisted and 2 teams were qualified for the final round.

ASEAN-INDIA (2020)

The ASEAN Hackathon 2020 was a regional event that brought together students, developers, and innovators from ASEAN member states and partner countries to collaborate on solving pressing socio-economic challenges using technology. The hackathon focused on fostering innovation, digital solutions, and cooperation among the ASEAN community. Participants were tasked with creating projects aimed at improving sectors like education, healthcare, sustainability, or economic resilience.

Vikrant Chauhan, a talented student, was the only participant selected from all over India for the final round of the ASEAN Hackathon 2020. Competing against top minds from various countries, Vikrant emerged victorious, winning the prestigious first prize and a cash award of $2,700. This remarkable achievement showcases his exceptional skills and dedication. He won Project Challenge by the Ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry & Dairying of all the Asian countries. There were 6 members in a team, 2 from India, then one each from Philipines, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.

Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge-2020

The Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge 2020 was an initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the design and development of indigenous microprocessors. It was part of the broader push towards the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) campaign, encouraging Indian innovators, startups, and students to develop solutions based on homegrown microprocessor technology.

One team comprises of 5 students from ECE department are the semi-finalists of the event and won the cash prize of  Rs. 1 lac & Arty 35T FPGA Board.

CSI Young IT Professional Challenge (YITP) 2019

The CSI Young IT Professional Challenge (YITP) 2019 is an annual competition organized by the Computer Society of India (CSI), designed to encourage and recognize young IT professionals and students for their technical skills, innovative ideas, and problem-solving capabilities. It provides a platform for young minds to present real-world IT solutions to contemporary challenges, thereby fostering innovation and technological advancement.

In the CSI Young IT Professional Challenge 2019, Ms. Shakti Arora (faculty), along with students Abhay Aggarwal and Himanshu Maggu from PIET, participated with a project titled “Smart Farm.” Their project, which likely focused on leveraging technology to improve agricultural practices, earned them the 1st position, showcasing their innovation and technical skills in addressing real-world challenges in farming. This would have been a significant achievement, reflecting their high level of technical expertise, creativity, and teamwork. This victory would also have underscored PIET’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in technology.