Department Activities

Inceptia 2026 – National Level 24 Hrs Hackathon

INCEPTIA National-Level Hackathon Successfully Concludes at PCCOER Ravet: The Information Technology Department of Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering and Research (PCCOER), Ravet, successfully concluded ‘INCEPTIA’, a National-Level Hackathon, providing students with a dynamic platform to showcase innovation, technical expertise, creativity and problem-solving skills.

The hackathon received enthusiastic participation from teams representing colleges and institutions from across India. Adding an international dimension to the event, teams from outside India also participated, bringing together young innovators from diverse backgrounds to collaborate and develop technology-driven solutions.

Participants worked on real-world problem statements and developed innovative solutions within a limited timeframe. The event offered valuable hands-on exposure to coding, teamwork, project development, technical presentation and entrepreneurial thinking, encouraging students to transform ideas into practical and impactful solutions.

The event was successfully organized with the valuable support and encouragement of the PCET Trust. The hackathon was conducted under the guidance of Director Dr. H. U. Tiwari and the leadership of Dr. Santoshkumar Chobe, Head of the Department of Information Technology. Faculty Coordinator Mrs. Bhavana Bhadane also played an important role in ensuring the smooth and successful execution of the event.

The valedictory ceremony concluded the event with the felicitation of the winning teams. Team IE Squad secured the First Prize of ₹25,000, while Team Aria won the Second Prize of ₹15,000. Team CulFers secured the Third Prize of ₹10,000. The winning teams were felicitated with prizes and certificates in recognition of their innovative ideas, technical excellence and solutions.

The successful conclusion of INCEPTIA marked a significant achievement for the IT Department of PCCOER, strengthening its commitment to fostering innovation, technological excellence and collaborative learning. With participation from teams across India and beyond, the hackathon emerged as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange and the development of future-ready technology professionals.

INCEPTIA concluded on a high note, celebrating innovation, collaboration and the problem-solving spirit of the next generation of technology leaders.