SMART DRIEMS
Build the Future. 2 Days. No Limits.
National SIH Nominations
SIH Problem Statements
Members Per Team
Female Teammate Minimum
★ 2-Day Extended Hackathon · 11th & 12th September 2026 · DRIEMS University Campus ★
THE GRAND
INTERNAL
HACKATHON
Smart DRIEMS Hackathon is DRIEMS University's official internal hackathon, organized by The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of the university in collaboration with DRIEMS Coders Guild (DCG) & DRIEMS Robotics Club (DRC), designed to shortlist top talent for Smart India Hackathon 2026. Instead of a single day, we provide an extended 2 Days with live mentor guidance, technical evaluations, and prototype demonstrations before high-profile judges.
SIH 2026 OFFICIAL DOMAINS —
PROBLEM STATEMENTS
226+ SIH Portal Statements OR Propose Your Own Innovation
Teams can choose from official SIH 2026 problem statements across 34 themes OR submit their own innovative project idea. All projects require a max 6-slide PPT and a working prototype demonstration.
EVENT AGENDA & SCHEDULE —
2-DAY TIMELINE
Registration Closes
Strict registration deadline. Portal automatically locks after cutoff.
Venue & Technical Setup
Registration desk, entry pass verification, seating allocation, power & Wi-Fi setup.
Opening Ceremony
Welcome address at Ranidevi Auditorium (SOM), SIH guidelines and evaluation briefing.
Team Setup & Final Briefing
Teams settle in CSE Block-I (Software) & ENTC Block-II (Hardware) smart classrooms.
Round 1 — Phase 1: Preliminary Evaluation
Continuous evaluation by faculty evaluators focusing on idea clarity and initial prototype.
Lunch & Networking Break
Lunch break and interaction with club members and alumni mentors.
Round 1 — Phase 2: Continued Evaluation
In-depth evaluation of implementation progress, technical feasibility, and prototype functionality.
Shortlisting & Announcement
Shortlisted finalist teams announced for Day 2. All teams receive verified Participation E-Certificates.
Venue Setup & Equipment Check
Finalist teams setup project demonstration booths and test prototype connections.
Guest & Judges Session
Introduction of external industry judges, keynote speech, and final evaluation briefing.
Final Judging — Phase 1
Independent judging panels evaluate teams (max 6 slides PPT + live working prototype demo, 8 min max).
Lunch Break
Lunch and team deliberation.
Final Judging — Phase 2 & Q&A
Continued prototype demonstrations, rigorous judge Q&A, and final scoring compilation.
Prize Distribution & Closing
Valedictory at Ranidevi Auditorium (SOM): winner trophies, certificates, judge felicitation & group photos.
EVENT AGENDA —
2-DAY TIMELINE
PRIZE POOL & PODIUM
1st Runner Up
Grand Winner
Second Runner Up
Participation E-Certificates For All Teams
All teams presenting on Day 1 & Day 2 receive verified DRIEMS certificates.
RULES & GUIDELINES
Ready with your team of 6 and chosen SIH Problem Statement?
Registration is 100% free for all DRIEMS students. Closes 5th Sept 2026.
GRAND JURY & EVALUATORS
Distinguished panel of evaluators: Round 1 Internal Jury for screening evaluations and Round 2 External Jury of industry leaders and academic deans for live prototype demonstrations.
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Dr. Chinmaya Kumar Nayak
HOD & Associate Professor
School of AI & Data Science (SCA) / Dept. of CSE
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Prof. Raghunath Dey
Associate Dean
K1000 (Student Research)
Mrs. Bijayeelaxmi Panda
Sr. Trainer
Dept. of Electronics
Mr. Aurobinda Chatterjee
Sr. Trainer
Dept. of Design & Validation
Dr. G. K. Abani Kumar Dash
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
Dr. Subhasish Mohapatra
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
Prof. Surajit Mohanty
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
Prof. Kulshan Pattanaik
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
Prof. Mousumi Acharya
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
Dr. Chandan Kumar Sethi
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Chinmayee Das
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Civil Engineering
Dr. Debayani Mishra
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Dr. Uttam Kumar Tarai
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Subhranshu Kumar Singh
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Rigorous 2-Stage Multi-Institutional Evaluation
Preliminary screening on Day 1 & Final live prototype + 6-slide PPT demo on Day 2 to nominate top 50 teams for National SIH 2026.
FACULTY COORDINATORS
Official faculty representatives across all engineering and management departments of DRIEMS University available for team mentorship, topic guidance, and track assistance.
Dr. Bajra Panjar Mishra
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering & SIH College SPOC
Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for institutional nominations, SIH portal verifications, and cross-departmental coordination for Smart India Hackathon 2026.
Prof. Subhendu Tripathy
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
Prof. Anita Sahoo
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
Dr. Satya Prakash Rout
Electrical Engineering (EE)
Prof. Rashmi Ranjan Senapati
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Prof. Jayashree Bhuyan
Civil Engineering (CE)
Prof. Siba Charan Barik
School of Professional Studies (SOPS)
Dr. Praneeta Sahu
School of Management (SOM)
STUDENT COORDINATORS
Student organizers from DCG, IIC, and DRC managing team on-boarding, technical support, and hackathon operations.
Mir Afaque Alli
President
DRIEMS Coders Guild (DCG)
Ankit Sahoo
IPR Coordinator
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)
Anish Kumar Bastia
Secretary
DRIEMS Robotics Club (DRC)
HAVE QUESTIONS? —
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONSEverything you need to know about team eligibility, the 2-day timeline, track rules, and certificates.
All current students of DRIEMS University across School of Engineering and Technology (SOET), School of Professional Studies (SOPS), and School of Management (SOM) are eligible to participate.
Each team must have exactly 6 members, including the Team Leader. Having at least 1 female student member is mandatory in every team as per SIH guidelines.
No. Participation in DRIEMS Hackathon 2026 is completely free (Nil fee) for all DRIEMS students.
Yes! Cross-school, cross-department, and cross-year teams within DRIEMS University are fully encouraged. All 6 members must belong to DRIEMS University.
Yes! Teams may select a problem statement from the official SIH-2026 web portal (sih.gov.in) OR propose their own innovative problem statement, provided it demonstrates novelty, relevance, and practical applicability.
Presentations must be prepared within a maximum of 6 slides following the prescribed SIH 2026 PPT format. In the Final Round, each team gets a maximum of 8 minutes total for presentation and working prototype demonstration.
Yes! Every team must present a working prototype / functional model (software system or hardware demonstration) along with their PPT.
Based on the evaluation of ideas, presentations, and prototypes, the nominated SPOC will select a maximum of 50 student teams to represent DRIEMS University at the national-level Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026.
Inauguration & Valedictory will be held at Ranidevi Auditorium (School of Management). Hardware Track is at Block 3 and Software Track is at Block 1.
Registration closes strictly on 5th September 2026 at 11:59 PM IST through this portal.
University ID Card (mandatory), Registration Entry Pass QR, laptops & chargers, power extension board, hardware project components (for hardware track), 6-slide PPT on pendrive, and prototype components.