Podar HackFest 2K26 concluded on a grand and inspiring note!

Bringing together young innovators from across the nation, the event witnessed participation from 322 students representing 92 institutions, spanning 70 cities and 22 states. The PodarHackFest became a vibrant platform for creativity, technology, and collaboration, where students showcased groundbreaking ideas and future-ready solutions.

Congratulations to our Winners:

1st Place: Team Code Explorer

2nd Place: Team Chota Bheem

3rd Place: Team Vichitra Pranee

The event was evaluated under the expert guidance of our esteemed jury: Ms. Geetu Chakraborty (Vice President, Teleperformance), Mr. Atul Kumar Sharma (Senior Director, Teleperformance), Mr. Shivam Agarwal (Founder & COO, UpToSkill), Mr. Atul Garg (COO, Digisamksh), and Dr. Gunjan S Jhajharia (Founder Director, Aaklan).

The prestigious event was chaired by Honourable Mr. Rajiv Podar (Chairman of Podar Trust) as the Chief Jury Chair, whose vision and encouragement added immense value to the occasion. We were also honored by the presence of Mr. M. D. Shanbhag (Executive Director), Dr. Vinod kumar Saini (Director, PR & IP), and Dr Hemendra Pal Singh (Dean, CS), whose support inspired the participants throughout the journey.

Podar HackFest 2K26 was more than just a competition; it was a celebration of innovation, teamwork, and the limitless potential of India’s youth. Kudos to all participants, mentors, and organizers for making this event a remarkable success!