KLH Hyderabad Campus Students Clinch 3rd Prize at MATHack Hackathon
Hyderabad – KLH Aziz Nagar Campus is proud to announce the outstanding performance of its B. Tech. students at MATHack 2024, where they won a prestigious third prize in the hackathon hosted at T-Hub, Hyderabad. The event, organized by TalentFarm.ai with support from Idealabs, T-Hub, and the Government of Telangana, brought together various teams from across the country, all vying to solve real industry challenges through the power of AI.
In the first stage of the competition, around 1700 teams submitted their innovative ideas, and only 37 were shortlisted for a challenging 30-hour offline hackathon. Among these elite teams were Tarun Kesavan, Arnav Devalapally, and Gowtham Valluri, representing KLH Aziz Nagar Campus. Their exceptional problem-solving skills and technical expertise saw them advancing to the second round after just 20 hours of intense competition.
As the hackathon progressed to its final stages, the top 10 teams presented their solutions, showcasing their creativity and technical prowess. The team of students from the B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science course at KLH Aziz Nagar stood out with their innovative approach and determination, securing the 3rd prize amidst fierce competition.
Vice-Chancellor of KL Deemed to be University, Dr. G. P. Saradhi Varma, expressed his happiness at the accomplishment, saying, “We are extremely proud of our students for their outstanding performance. Their creative use of generative AI to solve real-world issues is a perfect example of brilliance and innovation. We believe in nurturing student talent and providing a top-notch atmosphere where students may flourish.”
The jury for the hackathon consisted of eminent experts from renowned firms like BharatGPT, ServiceNow, Volkswagen, Microsoft and other Telangana startups and AI enterprises. Their knowledge and perspectives were invaluable in the assessment process, ensuring that only the most innovative and significant ideas were honored.
Tarun Kesavan, a student from this winning team shared his experience: ” It was amazing experience. MATHack 2024 provided not only a platform for innovation but also opportunities for networking with industry mentors and exploring real-world applications of AI. Our faculty always encourage us to participate in such hackathons. They provide support and mentor us, which helps us win and perform well in competitions.”
Under the guidance of Dr. A Ramakrishna, Principal of KLH Aziz Nagar, along with faculty members and staff, students are consistently encouraged to participate in prestigious activities. The KLH campus provides invaluable experiences for students, allowing them to showcase their skills on national and international platforms.