Guest sessions conducted by CSE DS Department
Guest sessions Glimpses
Glimpses- Unihand codequest competition
Student Achievements
Team CSE-DS secured Third prize at Godawari Hackathon. The
solution proposed for hackathon was Agri Mitra gor Farmers.
Over a 7-month-long intensive program, the team developed multi-holonomic logistics robots, integrating computer vision, path planning, and real-time decision-making. The team secured AIR 4th position among 3000+ teams across all themes and 500+ teams within the specific theme, representing participants from 1000+ colleges across India, placing this team in the top 0.5% nationwide.
Shubham Pawar from CSE-DS
secured the prestigious 1 st Position at
Allianz Tech Innovation Challenge
2026-€3000 Scholarship.
SY CSE-DS team Binary Brains, secured 2nd Place at the
national-level Tryst 26’ – Eightfold Agentic AI Hackathon
hosted by Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, competing
among 1500+ registrations and 400+ teams across the
country. A cash prize of ₹25,000 was awarded for
developing an advanced Agentic AI system incorporating
Bayesian decision-making, Monte Carlo simulations, finite
state machine logic, and real-time strategic optimization.
Team Astranova secured 2nd Runner-Up at
AVINYA 4.0 National Hackathon – ₹10,000 Prize.
Team LISA Shines with First Prize at
Idea 2 Impact Ideathon, E-Summit-2026.
Gayatri Vedpathak from SY CSE-DS secured
1 st Place at Satkam Thinking Challenge 2026
Tushar Jamdade selected for the prestigious
Google Summer of Code 2025 with D4CG,
University of Chicago, earning a stipend of $3000.
SY CSE-DS Team won the Best
Sustainable Solution (Agri Bandhu) at
RIT Hackathon.
SY CSE-DS team TRUSTRA, won the
Runner-Up position at Credenz Web Weaver
Competition.
SY CSE-DS Team OverClocked, secured
the 2nd Runner-Up position at the
Odoo x VIT Pune Hackathon 2026.
SY CSE-DS student Tejas Raut achieved
13.5K+ followers and 10M+ views with
brand collaborations including Nykaa,
Crocs, and OPPO and has been onboarded
by OPPO with a stipend of ₹60000.
Shraddha Deshmukh has been selected as an Intern at BMC
(Business Management Consultancy). This achievement
reflects her dedication, consistent efforts, and strong
foundation as a VIIT TY CSE–Data Science student. We are
proud of her success and wish her continued growth and
excellence in her professional journey.
Sail Nagale and Aditya Mane (CSE-DS) secured an internship at Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, in the Agricultural Sector.
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Data
Science), Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, proudly
congratulates Sarthak Kumar for securing an internship at IIT
Bombay in association with Bleep Education, Pune. The
internship focuses on Data Analysis in the Sales Sector,
reflecting the student’s strong analytical skills and industry
readiness. We wish him continued success in this remarkable
academic and professional journey.
SY CSE-DS team, Secured 2nd position, and a prize money of
Rs.30,000/- at NexGen 36 hr hackathon at RKGIT, Gaziabad.
SY CSE-DS team, finished off at 5th position for Odoo 24 Hrs
Hackathon, at IIT Gandhinagar, out of 150+ teams across India.
Organized by: DSSA ,VIT, Kondhwa Campus, Pune,In
association with Agharkar Research Institute (ARI)
Data Science Students’ Association and IDEATHON
where ideas meet innovation!
Student Achievements
Topper List
Academic Year: 2023-24
PARTICIPATION IN KISSAN EXPO
| Name of Students | Project Title | Project Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Sumit Gavali | AgriPhenotyper | Prof. Sayali Shinde |
| Aadesh Deshmukh | ||
| Aatyush Chawre | ||
| Chandrashekhar Chavan | ||
| Sail Nagale | ||
| Aditya Mane | An Intelligent Vision System for Quality Assessment of Soybean Seeds | Prof. Mandar Diwakar |
| Mayur Musakwad | ||
| Akashkumar Kushwaha | Agri Bhandu | Prof. Sayali Shinde |
| Neel Ajay Agrawal | ||
| Shruti Vijay Bathe | ||
| Akash Bhagwan Sose | ||
| Sarthak Nagorao Amrute | Agri Bhandu | Prof. Sayali Shinde |
PARTICIPATION IN DESIGN IMPACT MOVEMENT
BY TITAN
| Name of Students | Project Title | Project Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Sumit Gavali | AgriPhenotyper | Prof. Sayali Shinde |
| Aadesh Deshmukh | ||
| Aatyush Chawre | ||
| Chandrashekhar Chavan | ||
| Komal Prasad | MyBioMirror: Virtual Health twin using productive Health companion and personal health ID | Prof. Sayali Shinde |
| Shreya Bhoyar | ||
| Gouri Rewanwar | ||
| Laksh Singhaniya | Smart multi-model skin Diagnostic Detector | Prof. Sayali Shinde |
| Veer Gandhi | ||
| Harshit Jain | ||
| Sanchit Borikar | ||
| Aryan Gupta | ||
| Nubaid Mursal | TaskForge | Prof. Ashwini Nawadkar |
| Shashank Kakad | ||
| Anshul Nagpure | ||
| Radha Kulkarni | TaskForge | Prof. Ashwini Nawadkar |
INTERNSHIPS SY
| Sr. No. | Name of Student | Year and Class | Duration of Internship | Name of Industry | Area of Internship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isha Yadav | SY CSDS-C | 6 weeks | Edunet × IBM | AI Cloud |
| SY CSDS-C | 2 months | Inlighn Tech Global Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore | Offensive Cyber Security | ||
| 2 | Sai Nagale | SY CSDS-B | 6 months | Agharkar Research Institute, Pune | Computer Vision |
| 3 | Aditya Mane | SY CSDS-B | 6 months | Agharkar Research Institute, Pune | Computer Vision |
| 4 | Aditya Kale | SY CSDS-B | 4 months | Kraftx | Full Stack Web Development + AI Engineering |
| 5 | Aditi Kadam | SY CSDS-B | 3 months | DeltaSystem | Web Development and AI |
INTERNSHIPS TY
Expert Talks
Title: Databases in Practice: Industry Case Studies
Day & Date: Friday, February 07, 2026
Speaker: Mr. Aditya Aundhekar Site Reliability Engineer, Qualys, Pune
Target Audience: SY-Students
Summary: The session covered real-world industry case studies related to database technologies and data management, providing participants with practical insights into the application of database concepts in professional environments.
Title: Expert Session: From Virtual Machines to Containers: Understanding Virtualization, Hypervisors, and Docker in Modern Computing
Day & Date: Monday, 9th March 2026
Speaker: Dr. Karishma Pawar Associate Manager, Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Target Audience: SY-Students
Summary: The expert session provided valuable insights into the evolution of computing environments, focusing on the transition from traditional Virtual Machines to modern containerization technologies. The session covered key concepts of virtualization, hypervisors, and Docker, enabling participants to understand their architecture, functionalities, and significance in contemporary computing infrastructures.
Title: Deep Generative Models: Creating Intelligence That Imagines.
Day & Date: 15th April 2026, Wednesday
Speaker: Mr. Ashutosh Rana Cherryroad Technologies, USA
Target Audience: SY-Students
Summary: The seminar provided an overview of Deep Generative Models and their ability to generate new content such as images, text, and audio using artificial intelligence techniques.
Title: Emergence of Foundation Models and Agentic Systems
Day & Date: 16th Feb 2026, Monday
Speaker: Mr. Saransh Dave ML Engineer II, Clutterbot Inc
Target Audience: SY-Students
Summary: The expert talk discussed the emergence and evolution of Foundation Models and Agentic Systems in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The session covered their underlying concepts, development processes, and key capabilities, highlighting how these technologies are transforming AI applications.
Title: Expert Session on Access to AI Infrastructure
Day & Date: Thursday, 8 January 2026
Speaker: Mr. Rohit Gavali Marketing Strategist I, Charter Communications (Spectrum)
Target Audience: SY-Students
Summary: The expert session focused on Access to AI Infrastructure, highlighting the various ways organizations and individuals can utilize AI infrastructure, tools, and resources to develop and deploy AI solutions effectively.
Title: Linear Regression, Decision Tree: Teaching Machines to Predict the Future
Day & Date: 11th February 2026, Wednesday
Speaker: Mrs. Sangita Chakborty Bagchi Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering ITM University, Gwalior
Target Audience: SY-Students
Summary: The session served as an introductory overview of essential concepts in data science and predictive analytics, emphasizing the practical applications of predictive modeling techniques in solving real-world problems.
Title: Understanding Startup & Vision Building
Day & Date: 11th February 2026, Wednesday
Speaker: Mr. Rahul Vats Founder – CEREVIA Masters in Entrepreneurship, Development Institute of India, ER IIT Mandi
Target Audience: SY-Students
Summary: This session focuses on how real startups build vision from idea to execution. It will cover key aspects of startup development and vision building, delivered by an experienced founder and entrepreneurship expert. The interactive session aims to inspire and guide participants on turning ideas into successful ventures.
Title: Hackathon Mastery: From Idea to Winner
Day & Date: 17th February 2026, Tuesday | 2:30 PM
Speaker: Mr. Atharva Patwardhan Hackathon Mentor, 14x National Hackathon Winner, Junior SIH Winner, 2025 SIH Finalist
Target Audience: SY-Students
Summary: This offline session provided practical guidance on Hackathon Mastery, covering the complete journey from idea generation to building a winning solution. Participants learned strategies, tips, and best practices from a highly accomplished hackathon mentor and multiple-time national winner.
Title: Immersion and Exchange Programs
Day & Date: 29th January 2026 | Thursday | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Speaker: Dr. Nitin Sakhare CIRO, VIT & VU
Target Audience: SY-Students
Summary: This offline session covered Immersion and Exchange Programs offered by VIT. It aimed to inform participants about various international immersion, student exchange, and global academic opportunities to enhance their learning experience and career prospects.
Title: Industry Perspectives and Career Pathways
Day & Date: 5 February 2026 | Thursday
Speaker:
- Dr. Atul P Kulkarni Director – Corporate Relations
- Dr. Leena Deshpande Associate Dean – Corporate Relations
Target Audience: SY-StudentsSummary: This session focused on “Industry Perspectives and Career Pathways”, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and industry. It provided valuable insights into current industry trends, expectations, and career opportunities in the field of Data Science and related domains.
Title: Best Practices for OBE – Innovative TLP and Pedagogies
Day & Date: 23rd March 2026, Monday | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Speaker: Dr. B R Shambhavi Professor & HOD BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore
Target Audience: Faculty members and academic staff of the Department of CSE-Data Science
Summary: This online session covered Best Practices for OBE with a focus on Innovative Teaching-Learning Processes (TLP) and Pedagogies. The talk aimed to equip educators with effective strategies to enhance student learning outcomes through modern teaching methodologies and Outcome-Based Education frameworks.
Title: OBE – Knowledge Profiles
Day & Date: 24th March 2026, Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Speaker: Dr. Seshachalam Vice Principal, BMSCE (B.M.S. College of Engineering)
Target Audience: Faculty members and academic staff of the Department of CSE-Data Science
Summary: This online session focused on OBE – Knowledge Profiles, covering key concepts, implementation strategies, and best practices in Outcome-Based Education. The talk aimed to help participants understand how to effectively define and utilize knowledge profiles for improved academic outcomes and accreditation purposes.
Title: Best Practices for IQAC
Day & Date: 20th March 2026, Friday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Speaker: Dr. Prashant R. Nair Associate Director-IQAC, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Target Audience: Faculty members, administrators, and IQAC coordinators of the Department of CSE-Data Science
Summary: This online session shared Best Practices for IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell). It aimed to provide valuable insights, strategies, and proven methodologies for maintaining and enhancing academic quality, accreditation readiness, and institutional excellence through the expertise of an experienced IQAC leader.
Title: Nurture Her Strength: Yoga for Women’s Health (Expert Session on the occasion of International Women’s Day)
Day & Date: Monday, 9th March 2026 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Speaker: Prof. Pranjal Pandit Assistant Professor, CSE AI, VIT Pune International Yoga Teacher and Evaluator
Target Audience: Girl students, faculty, and staff of the Department of CSE-Data Science
Summary: This special Women’s Day expert session focused on the importance of yoga for women’s health and well-being. It aimed to nurture physical and mental strength through yoga practices and was delivered by an experienced yoga teacher and academician.
Title: Professor of Practice Session on SDLC
Day & Date: Friday, 6th February 2026
Speaker: Prashant Gulvadi, Chairperson-Agile Mumbai, Senior Program Manager, Delivery Management Cunsultant, Professor of Practice, CSE-DS,VIT,Pune
Target Audience: SY-Students
Summary: A Professor of Practice session on Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) was conducted by Mr. Prashant Gulwadi, Change Catalyst and Professor of Practice. The session provided students with a comprehensive understanding of the SDLC framework and its role in the successful development and management of software projects..
Title: “Demystifying AI, ML & the Power of Generative AI”
Day & Date: Friday – 11 JULY 2025
Target Audience: CSE-DS Students
Speaker: Ms. Pooja Holkar (Solution Architect at IBM)
Summary: The talk highlighted the transformative role of Generative AI in solving complex problems.
Students gained valuable insights into emerging trends and career opportunities in the AI domain.
Title: “Empowering You through IEEE”
Day & Date: Monday – 14 July 2025
Speaker: Dr. Amar Buchade (IEEE Senior Member, Chair Pune Section & Associate Professor,
Department of AI & DS, VIT Pune)
Target Audience: CSE-DS- SY Students
Summary: The session provided practical guidance on securing internships and building effective
industry collaborations, outlining career pathways, the importance of industry exposure, and strategies
for developing strong professional connections.
Title: “Internship Opportunities & Industry Collaboration”
Day & Date: Thursday – 17 July 2025
Speaker: Dr. Leena Deshpande (Associate Dean – Corporate and Industry Relations, VIT and VU Pune)
Target Audience: CSE-DS Students
Summary: The session provided practical guidance on securing internships and building effective
industry collaborations, outlining career pathways, the importance of industry exposure, and strategies
for developing strong professional connections.
Title: “Engineering Beyond Classroom: The Transformative Power of Hackathons “
Day & Date: Friday – 18 July 2025
Speaker: Dr. Vijay Mane (Dean – Analytics & Lead Coordinator-Hackathons, Competitions & Technical
Activities, VIT Pune)
Target Audience: CSE-DS-SY Students
Summary: The session emphasized the importance of hackathons and technical competitions in
transforming classroom knowledge into real-world solutions, sharing practical skills.
Title: ” Mastering LangChain – Your First Step to Creating AI Products”
Day & Date: Friday – 18 July 2025
Speaker: Mr. Dipesh Walte (Founder and CEO, BrainChain MPI People Pvt. Ltd.)
Target Audience: CSE-DS-SY Students
Summary: The speaker explained key concepts, practical use cases, and the significance of
LangChain in developing scalable and intelligent AI products. The session helped participants
understand how modern AI frameworks can be leveraged for real-world product development.
Title: ” Modern Retail Software Engineering: Agile, Cloud, Continuous Delivery & Data-Driven
Innovation “
Day & Date: Friday – 1 August 2025
Speaker: Mrs. Ashwini Aglawe ( Head of Software Engineering, Pepkor Lifestyle, Johannesburg, South
Africa)
Target Audience: CSE-DS-SY Students
Summary: The expert shared valuable insights into modern software engineering practices in
the retail domain, emphasizing Agile methodologies, cloud-native architectures, continuous
delivery pipelines, and data-driven innovation. The talk highlighted real-world industry practices
and global trends shaping modern retail software systems.
Title: “Awareness and Career Opportunities in Networking Domain”
Day & Date: Wednesday – 6 August 2025
Speaker:
- Mr. Ayush Bansal, Software Engineer, Cisco Systems
- Dr. Nitin Sakhare, Chief International Relations Officer
- Dr. Vikas Kolekar, CCNA Certified Trainer
Target Audience: CSE-DS-SY Students
Summary: The session was highly interactive, and students actively participated by asking
questions related to certifications, internships, placements, and future career paths. The speakers
addressed all queries and motivated students to pursue networking as a promising career option.
Hackathons
HACKARENA-26 | The Ultimate Experience Begins!
BRACT’s Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
Organized by VICSTA & DSSA
Invites You to step into the ultimate 24-Hour Inter-College Hackathon! 
Step into an arena where ideas transform into impact, competition fuels innovation, and opportunities await the bold.
Event Structure:
27th–28th February – Online PPT Submission Round
5th–6th March – Offline Grand Finale
Team Size: 2–4 Members
Prize Pool:
1st Prize – ₹5,000
2nd Prize – ₹3,000
3rd Prize – ₹2,000
Internship Offers for All Top 4 Winners
Venue: VIT Pune (Kondhwa Campus)
Register Now:
Visit the VICSTA page : https://www.vicsta.org/
or scan the QR code provided in the poster.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/pTqDabNQq9pM5PaB7
Event Coordinator :-
Dr. Ratnamala Bhimanpallewar.
Dr. Suruchi Dedgoankar.
Faculty Coordinator :-
Prof. Prasad Chaudhari.
Prof. Mandar Diwakar.
For Queries:
Yash Gaikwad – +91 81809 82359
Prem Lad – +91 91759 81706
Yash Zanwar – +91 89992 09021
Pavan Dhote – +91 90227 81644
The stage is set. The challenge is real.
Are you ready to make your mark at HackArena-26?
+91 7058432258 
admissions@vit.edu.