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Bangalore, May 19th, 2025 , The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Bengaluru, proudly announces the successful culmination of the eighth edition of NMIT Hacks 2025, the institute’s flagship national-level hackathon. Held from May 16 to May 18, 2025, this 48-hour innovation marathon brought together some of the brightest minds in technology and innovation from across the country.
The event was organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, led by Dr. S Meenakshi Sundaram, Professor & Head, and coordinated by Dr. Vani V, Professor, CSE Dept, who played a crucial role in guiding the student organizing team (student-driven CSE Club). This year’s edition received an overwhelming 5,840 applications, out of which 3,620 ideas were submitted including 2,500 from male and 1,100 from female applicants. After a rigorous evaluation process, 218 participants, forming 64 teams, were shortlisted for the final hackathon round.
The event officially kicked off on May 16, with 62 teams registering on Day 1. Over the next 48 hours, the campus buzzed with high-energy brainstorming, coding, and collaborative problem-solving. 59 teams successfully completed the hackathon, making this one of the most engaging and competitive editions yet.
Participants were mentored and evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry experts and NMIT alumni, currently leading key roles in global tech firms. The top 10 teams 2 from each of the 5 tracks were shortlisted for the final jury round, judged by an esteemed panel of 7 industry leaders.
Winners of NMIT Hacks 2025:
Overall Champions:
- 1st Prize: IIIT Bhagalpur
- 2nd Prize: NMIT
- 3rd Prize: VTU and RLJIT (Joint Winners)
Track Winners:
- AI & ML: RV College of Engineering (RVCE)
- Blockchain: Jain University
- Game Development: Reva University
- Internet of Things (IoT): BMS Institute of Technology (BMSIT)
- Open Innovation: Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumakuru
MLH Special Prizes:
This year, NMIT proudly collaborated with Major League Hacking (MLH), a premier global organization that supports student hacker communities worldwide.
- Gemini AI Prize: JSS Academy of Technical Education (JSSATE)
- MongoDB Prize: AMC Engineering College
A Celebration of Innovation and Collaboration
The hackathon served as a dynamic platform for students to ideate, innovate, and implement cutting-edge solutions to real-world challenges. The event’s success is attributed to the untiring efforts of NMIT faculty coordinators, mentors, judges, volunteers, sponsors, and organizing members.
“NMIT Hacks has grown into a nationally recognized event, and this edition sets a new benchmark for technical excellence, creativity, and collaboration,” said the organizing committee. “We are excited to see the impact these solutions will have beyond the hackathon and look forward to an even more impactful edition in 2026.”
