Smart India Hackathon 2026: IIMT University, Meerut Shortlists 12 Teams from Internal Hackathon
IIMT University, Meerut, has successfully concluded its Internal Hackathon for the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026, one of the most significant innovation-driven initiatives on the national academic calendar. Out of 25 participating teams, 12 teams have been shortlisted following a rigorous internal evaluation process.
The Smart India Hackathon, an initiative under the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) in association with AICTE, continues to serve as a national platform where students translate ideas into real, workable solutions for pressing problems faced by government departments, industry, and society. IIMT University’s Internal Hackathon formed the first crucial checkpoint in this journey, and the university is proud to recognise the students who distinguished themselves through original thinking, technical depth, and effective teamwork.
About the Internal Hackathon
Every institution participating in the Smart India Hackathon is required to conduct its own internal round before nominating teams to the national process. At IIMT University, this Internal Hackathon was designed with several clear objectives in mind:
- To encourage students to think innovatively and apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges
- To provide a structured platform where student teams could present and refine their solutions
- To promote interdisciplinary collaboration among students from different academic backgrounds
- To help teams build practical, technology-driven prototypes and ideas
- To identify the university’s strongest teams ahead of the subsequent stages of Smart India Hackathon 2026
The Internal Hackathon reflects IIMT University’s continued commitment to nurturing an ecosystem where innovation, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking are actively encouraged among students.
From 25 Teams to 12 Shortlisted Teams
The Internal Hackathon witnessed enthusiastic participation, with a total of 25 teams from across the university registering and presenting their ideas. Each team brought forward its own approach to addressing real-world problem statements, showcasing a wide range of skills spanning technology, design thinking, and practical problem-solving.
Following the presentations, all participating teams underwent an internal evaluation process conducted by the university. Based on the outcomes of this evaluation, 12 teams were identified as the strongest contenders and have been shortlisted to proceed further in the Smart India Hackathon 2026 process.
This marks a selection ratio of 12 out of 25 teams, reflecting the competitive and high-quality nature of the ideas presented during the Internal Hackathon.
Shortlisted Teams
IIMT University congratulates the following 12 teams on their successful shortlisting:
| S. No. | Team Leader | Team Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tejansh Sri | RENOVACARE |
| 2 | Heeba Khan | Team Voxnova |
| 3 | Sheezan Naseer Bhat | Team Alpha |
| 4 | Disha Agarwal | Code Sparkz |
| 5 | Saksham Nanda | Sharp Minds |
| 6 | Dhruv Soran | Codenova |
| 7 | Rishabh Bhardwaj | HackHub |
| 8 | Ayush Kumar | The Gainers Group |
| 9 | Aayushi | KARIGARX |
| 10 | Ekansh Kumar | tech_ishka |
| 11 | Prateek | Iconic |
| 12 | Shalu | Eagle |
Congratulations to the Shortlisted Teams
IIMT University extends its heartfelt congratulations to all 12 shortlisted teams. Their success in the Internal Hackathon reflects a combination of innovation, creativity, teamwork, and technical capability, along with a genuine commitment to addressing real-world challenges through meaningful solutions.
Each of these teams demonstrated the ability to think beyond conventional approaches, work collaboratively across disciplines, and present their ideas with clarity and confidence. This achievement is a strong reflection of the talent and dedication present within the student community at IIMT University.
A Celebration of Innovation at IIMT University
The results of the Internal Hackathon reaffirm IIMT University’s broader vision of fostering innovation, technology-driven learning, and entrepreneurship among its students. Platforms such as the Smart India Hackathon allow students to move beyond textbooks and classroom learning, encouraging them to engage directly with real-world problems and contribute solutions with genuine social and industrial relevance.
What Comes Next
Having successfully cleared the Internal Hackathon, the 12 shortlisted teams will now proceed to the subsequent stages of the Smart India Hackathon 2026 process, as applicable under the official SIH 2026 guidelines and the university’s internal procedures. This next phase typically involves further refinement of ideas and formal nomination through the university’s designated process for consideration at the national level.
It is important to clarify that shortlisting in the Internal Hackathon is a significant milestone, but it is distinct from national-level screening or selection to the SIH Grand Finale. The university will continue to support these teams as they prepare for the stages ahead, and further updates will be shared as the process progresses.
Closing
IIMT University takes pride in the enthusiasm and talent displayed by all 25 participating teams during this year’s Internal Hackathon. To the 12 shortlisted teams, the university extends its best wishes for the journey ahead and encourages continued dedication as they move forward in the Smart India Hackathon 2026 process.
To every student who participated, win or shortlist aside, the university encourages you to keep innovating, keep building, and keep viewing challenges as opportunities to create meaningful impact. Initiatives like the Smart India Hackathon exist precisely to nurture this spirit, and IIMT University remains committed to providing every platform necessary for its students to grow as innovators and problem-solvers.
