Chennai, September 17, 2026: Jeppiaar College of Arts and Science (JAS), Padur, Chennai, successfully conducted the Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026 under the aegis of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and JAS Research Park.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with 27 teams presenting innovative ideas and technology-driven solutions addressing real-world challenges based on SIH problem statements. The Hackathon provided students with a platform to showcase their creativity, technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking.

The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Regeena J. Murli, Chairperson; Mr. Murli S, Director; Dr. S. Jayaselvi, President, IIC & JAS Research Park; and Dr. Jaya G, Vice Principal. The presentations were evaluated by Mr. Jaiganesh Lakshmanan, Founder & CEO, Secure Worldz; Mr. S. Rohith Khanna, Research & Innovation Consultant; and Mr. S. Kamalesh Babu, AI Software Developer and Technology Innovator. The evaluators appreciated the innovative ideas and provided valuable suggestions for further improvement.

The Top 3 teams received medals, while all participants were presented with certificates of participation. The event strengthened JAS’s commitment to nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven problem-solving.