KL University hackathon draws 1,642 students to practical technology projects
KL Deemed to be University held a two-day Skill Palaver hackathon involving 1,642 students from engineering and BCA programmes. Teams worked on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning and Python projects, which industry experts assessed as part of the university’s project-based learning programme.
KL Deemed to be University held a two-day hackathon aimed at strengthening students’ practical skills and preparing them for industry work. The Skill Palaver event took place at the university’s R&D Block from September 26 to 27. It was organised by the Skill Development division as part of the institution’s project-based learning initiative.
The hackathon focused on cloud computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and programming using Python. It was integrated into the students’ current-semester curriculum, with projects and reviews by industry experts accounting for 60 per cent of the evaluation weightage. A total of 1,642 students took part.
They included third-year B.Tech students from computer science, computer science and information technology, artificial intelligence and data science, electronics and communication, electrical and electronics, and Internet of Things programmes, along with second-year BCA students. At the start, mentors explained problem statements, industry use cases, technical challenges and possible approaches. Students then consulted industry experts and worked overnight in teams to develop plans and solutions.
The teams presented their projects the following morning. Industry experts assessed the presentations using predefined criteria. The evaluators included professionals from Microsoft, the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department, Emids Technologies, HSBC, Carelon Global Solutions and Sophos.
Dean of Skill Development and Student Progression A. Srinath convened the initiative with support from university leaders, department heads, faculty coordinators, organisers and mentors. Vice-Chancellor G.
Pardha Saradhi Varma said project-based learning helped students apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. University authorities said three more Skill Palaver events were planned for October 2026. The source material did not state the winning projects or provide details of prizes.
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