Ahmedabad, May 27
By Lay Dwivedi
The nationally reputed Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology – Institute of Forensic Sciences and Cyber Security (NSIT-IFSCS), Jetalpur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, affiliated with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, organized the “International Level Hackathon 360° 4.0” in collaboration with EClearnix EdTech Pvt. Ltd., India and USA. The event witnessed participation from innovative talents, technology enthusiasts, and students from various states and institutions across India, who showcased their creativity, problem-solving abilities, and technical expertise in the field of emerging technologies.
The hackathon commenced with the National Anthem and ceremonial lamp lighting, symbolizing the spirit of innovation and collaborative learning. The event was conducted under the guidance of the institution’s chief patrons, Shastri Swami Atmaprakash Dasji and Shastri Swami Purushottam Prakash Dasji, and in the presence of NSIT-IFSCS Vice President Dharmesh Vandra, Principal Prof. (Dr.) Sailesh Iyer, and Campus Director Mr. Sanjay Sharma.
Welcoming the participants, NSIT-IFSCS Principal Prof. (Dr.) Sailesh Suryanarayan Iyer highlighted the importance of innovation, cyber security awareness, multidisciplinary collaboration, and industry-oriented learning platforms for students.
A distinguished panel of experts associated with reputed organizations served as judges in the hackathon. Their expertise ensured fair and professional evaluation of all participating teams.
The event recorded remarkable participation, with a total of 1,154 participants from 236 colleges across 21 states of India. A total of 247 teams were shortlisted for the first round, and they were evaluated by 22 judges in 11 batches. Members of the EClearnix team, along with promotional and technical partners including Canva, Zoho, Razorpay, Google Meet, and WappCloud, played a significant role in the successful execution of the program.
Overall, Hackathon 360° 4.0 proved to be an excellent platform for innovation, collaboration, and industry-academic interaction. It inspired participants to develop creative technological solutions and strengthen their professional competencies. This information was shared by Dr. Vishali Sharma, faculty member of the college.
It is noteworthy that under the aegis of Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology, Institute of Forensic Sciences and Cyber Security, the institution is also effectively operating a Sainik School, Nursing Institute, and regular school education system. The institution conducts activities that integrate modern technology with India’s rich traditional heritage and knowledge systems.
Due to Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with national and international educational institutions, various academic activities are organized regularly, and renowned scholars and academicians from India and abroad visit the institution to interact with and guide students. The availability of advanced technological and educational innovation laboratories, along with guidance from experienced faculty members, has enabled students from different faculties of the institution to consistently achieve excellent academic results.
