Events
Students of Vishwakarma Institute of Technology participated in an industrial visit to Barclays on 05 Nov 2025 for AY 2025-26, where they gained firsthand exposure to a professional corporate environment and industry practices. The visit provided valuable insights into organizational workflows, technological infrastructure, and industry expectations, helping students better understand the practical application of engineering and technology concepts in a leading global financial institution.
The Barclays Data Engineering Course Completion Program 2025 was conducted on 07 July 2025 at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology for all participating students, providing comprehensive training in data engineering concepts such as data pipelines, database management, data processing, and analytics. The program focused on practical, industry-oriented learning, enabling students to build a strong foundation in data engineering while gaining exposure to real-world applications, tools, and best practices aligned with current industry standards.
A Faculty Development Program (FDP) under the National Supercomputing Mission was organized at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) on High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program aimed to enhance faculty members’ knowledge and skills in advanced computing technologies, covering key concepts, tools, and real-world applications of HPC and AI, while promoting research, innovation, and effective integration of these technologies into academics and industry-focused projects.
Students of Vishwakarma Institute of Technology participated in an industrial visit to Barclays on 26 April 2025, for AY 2024-25, where they gained firsthand exposure to a professional corporate environment and industry practices. The visit provided valuable insights into organizational workflows, technological infrastructure, and industry expectations, helping students better understand the practical application of engineering and technology concepts in a leading global financial institution.
The Barclays Data Engineering Course Completion Program 2024 was conducted on 30 August 2024 at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology for all participating students, providing comprehensive training in data engineering concepts such as data pipelines, database management, data processing, and analytics. The program focused on practical, industry-oriented learning, enabling students to build a strong foundation in data engineering while gaining exposure to real-world applications, tools, and best practices aligned with current industry standards.
Guest Speaker.
Topic: Introduction to Generative AI and Emerging Trends in GenAI
Speaker: Mr. Pradip Borade
Company: Microsoft
🔑 Key Takeaways:
• Understanding Generative AI
• Applications of Generative AI
• Benefits of GenAI
• Challenges and Risks
• Emerging Trends in Generative AI
INNOVHACK 2.0
The Department of Computer Engineering has successfully hosted Maharashtra’s Biggest Hackathon–INNOVHACK 2.0 ✨ Organized by Bot-Buddies In association with VIT Pune, Nextech Minds & S2P Robotics Pvt. Ltd. The prizes of Rs. 40K and internships with stipends for 18 groups are offered by the company. A total of 248 teams participated in this hackathon.
📅 Dates of Hackathon: 30th – 31st July 2025
🕘 Inauguration: 9:00 AM on 30th July 2025
📍 Venue: Sharad Arena, VIT Campus, Bibwewadi, Pune.
MoU signed with HanesBrands ROF Asia Ltd., Thailand
MoU signed with Silicon Stack
MoU signed with DSS WORLD PVT. LTD. Pune
MoU signed with Anantadi Tech. Pvt. Ltd.
Center Of Excellence in GenAI by Accion Labs
MoU signed with Codewits Pvt. Ltd.
Paper published in SCIE-indexed Traitement du Signal journal
Research paper publication in Traitement du Signal International Journal with SCIE Indexing
ATAL Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Empowering Industry 4.0: Safeguarding the Revolution with Cybersecurity and Blockchain”
Paper published in the SCIE and SCOPUS Q1 Indexed IEEE ACCESS journal
Pedagogical Initiatives
Summary of Pedagogical
| Sr. No | Activity Name | No. of Courses | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skit Play | 01 | Database Management Systems |
| 2 | Flipped Classroom | 01 | Database Management Systems |
| 02 | Object Oriented Programming | ||
| 3 | Solve the Puzzle | 01 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 02 | Design & Analysis of Algorithms | ||
| 4 | Solve the Quiz | 01 | Database Management Systems |
| 02 | Microprocessor & Microcontrollers | ||
| 5 | Guest Lecture | 01 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 6 | Problem-Based Learning (PBL) -Algorithm Design Challenge | 01 | Data Structure |
| 7 | Mentimeter Quiz | 01 | Microprocessor & Microcontrollers |
| 8 | Presentations on Topics | 01 | Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality |
| 9 | Blended Teaching Learning | 01 | Compiler Design |
Detailed List of Pedagogical
Happy to share with you all that Team Athera won a Calfus International Hackathon on “unified Agentic Migration for Legacy Code and framework upgrades Industry“.
🏆 Cash Prize: $4000
Heartiest Congratulations to Soham and team Athera 💐💐
We are extremely proud to share that our students’ TEAM 100X won the Smart India Hackathon.
🏆 Cash Prize: ₹1,50,000
👥 Team Members:
1. Mohammed Shahid Patel (SY CS)
2. Anagh Pandilwar (SY CS)
3. Sarthak Markad (SY CS)
4. Shravni Mastud (SY CS )
5. Sahil Patil (CSE(AI))
6. Saurabh Ghundre Final Year (IT A)
Satyajeet Mali from the Computer Department (CS–G), secured the first prize in the Elocution Competition.
The topic for his speech was “आकाशवाणी आणि OTT : जनसंपर्काचे दोन युग”.
On the occasion of the successful completion of 90 years of Akashvani Pune, His speech will be broadcast on Akashvani Pune.
Congratulations! Aryan Ghadekar, SY-CS, secured the 1st Runner Up place in the Paper Presentation Event at Pulzion’25 – The AI Gridlock, organized by the PICT ACM Student Chapter.
Congratulations to our Student Rajwardhan Shinde who Got Gold Medal 🥇in 400 IM, 3rd 🥈in 200 IM, 100 Fly, & 200 Fly & Gold 🥉 in 50 Fly in SPPU PCZSC Intercollegiate swimming competition organised by MMCOE PUNE
We are extremely proud to share that our students’ TEAM RoboRebels won the Smart India Hackathon 2025.
🏆 Cash Prize: ₹75,000
👥 Team Members:
1. Pratik meshram (CS)
2. Samarth Otari(CS)
3. Sakshi Patil (CS)
Diksha shingne (AIDS), Bhakti Bhande (IT), Chetana Ingle (AIDS)
Team Deathwing secured 3rd position in Breach Bytes 3.0 organised by DJS, Mumbai
team Members: Abhinandan Bhuse (TY, CS), Devraj Lokhande (TY, CSE AI & ML)
We are extremely proud to share that our students’ team, ZipCodeBreakers, secured 3rd place 🥉 at the IMC 2025 – GSMA Open Gateway Hackathon, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
🏆 Cash Prize: ₹2,00,000
👥 Team Members:
1️⃣ Nishant Ninawe – CE
2️⃣ Gopal Nillawar – CE
3️⃣ Shardul Bawankar – CSE (IoT)
4️⃣ Swayam Sonawane – CSE (IoT)
Girlathon 2025—Congratulations to our amazing team – Hitanshi Sahni, Rutu Hinge, Swapnaja Yadav, and Ashvini Bhure(TY-Computer) – for securing 2nd Runner Up at DSC MACE, Kerala! Your creativity and teamwork light the way for future innovators.
🎉 Congratulations on Outstanding GATE Achievement All India Rank (AIR) 33 ! 🎉
The HOD and Faculty of the Department of Computer Engineering heartily congratulate Mr. Subodh Sunil Humne, a Final Year student, for securing an outstanding All India Rank (AIR) 33 in GATE 2025, an exceptional achievement accomplished while he was in his Third Year. This remarkable success reflects his academic excellence, dedication, and perseverance, and it brings immense pride to the institution while inspiring fellow students to strive for excellence. We wish him continued success and a bright future ahead.
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