Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Vardhaman College of Engineering Shamshabad, has been selected as one of the 60 nodal centers across India—and one of the five in Telangana—to host the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 – Software Edition scheduled on 8–9 December 2025.This event is being organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

The Hackathon is India’s largest open-innovation model, designed to solve real-world challenges through student-driven technological solutions. The Vardhaman Nodal Centre will focus on problem statements sponsored by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, including its Higher Education Department.

A total of 151 student innovators from 11 states will compete at this centre, representing diverse cultural and technological backgrounds. Prof. JVR Ravindra, Principal & Nodal Centre Head, said that hosting the grand finale of SIH 2025 was a proud moment for the institution and reflects Vardhaman’s commitment towards innovation, entrepreneurship and real-world problem-solving among students.