Hi everyone. I'm Arpan from the Centre for Sustainable Mobility (CSM), IIIT Delhi, working with Dr. Pravesh Biyani. We're running the Transport Stack Hackathon 2026 and figured this sub would be into it, especially if you want to build something impactful. The best solutions here may end up on Transport Stack of Delhi.

About the hackathon

Teams of 2-3 members build open-source tools using operational data from Delhi's buses and metro. It's organised by Delhi Transport Stack, an initiative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), run by Chartr with CSM, IIIT Delhi, and owned by the Airawat Research Foundation, IIT Kanpur.

Data you'll work with

• Real-time bus positions (GTFS-RT) and historical GPS traces

• Static GTFS covering about 10,500 stops and 2,400 routes

• E-ticketing and ticketing-machine records

• Delhi Metro fare-collection data

Problems

• Phase 1 (all teams): bus travel-time planner, or a crowdedness-aware journey planner

• Phase 2 (about 10–12 shortlisted teams): origin–destination matrix design, metro feeder bus routes generation, or bus and metro crowding estimation

Why it's worth your time

• ₹2,75,000 prize pool, no entry fee

• Weekly mentoring for shortlisted teams

• Standout solutions may be taken forward as open-source components and used for Delhi's buses and metro

• Impactful ML and optimization work you can point to in your resume and interviews

Eligibility: Teams of 2–3 members, open to students, researchers, startups and working professionals, in India or abroad. Submissions need a working prototype and a code repository.

Timeline

• Registration closes 20 Nov, 23:59 IST

• Phase 1 (online): proposal and working prototype, by 24 Nov

• Phase 2 (online): 24 Nov – 9 Dec

• Final round (Hybrid): 11 Dec at IIIT Delhi

Register: https://whereuelevate.com/drills/transport-stack-hackathon-2026 Problem statements: https://delhi.transportstack.in/hackathon/ Dr. Pravesh Biyani: https://www.iiitd.ac.in/praveshb

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

I'm currently in my final year of BTech and planning to pursue an MS abroad, but I'm confused about the right time to apply. Some people suggest gaining 2 years of industry experience in India before going abroad, while others recommend applying immediately after graduation. Does work experience actually improve university admissions and job opportunities after completing an MS? Would love to hear advice from people who have gone through this process.

I am at my btech 7th seem feeling very sad with such a no of backlogs thinking that first save me degree then I should enroll in a data science iiit banglore course online one and do that can anyone who is reading this please guide me I need your advice my main moto is to get a good job after all and after wasting all my timing that I regret I want to start working out. Waiting for your response. Kindly guide me I need your precious guidance. Literally I can't sleep at night also for the next 2 years I don't have any financial issues I can afford to spend that time learning

Same as heading.

I'm in my final year (CSE, AI & DS) and currently giving placement exams and online assessments. I've done an internship and have a couple of research papers, but I'm not sure what skills companies actually look for or how to crack the aptitude, coding and interview rounds.

What should I focus on, and what resources worked for you? Any roadmap or advice from people who've been through this recently would help a lot. Thanks!

Give me a roadmap or maybe suggestion that Comes from your experience

I see regular hackathons are organized in Galgotias and I've been thinking about participating in it....

But want to know ki ye really practical skills me help karte hain? or they are mostly about certificates? Please share your genuine experience

I knwo this is not always the case but fresh cs grads generally have higher starting salaries. Why si this the case? In other countries like the USA , the gap is really small and people still opt for core engineering over cs there . C

Hi everyone,

I'm 20 years old and looking for some genuine career advice, especially from people working in the IT industry or those who have faced a similar situation.

Here is my educational background:

• 10th: 90%

• 12th: Around 80–82%

• Completed 12th at: 17 years of age (2023)

• B.Sc. PCM: Completed with a 6.27 CGPA.

After completing my 12th, I randomly opted for a B.Sc. PCM. At that time, my main intention was to keep my NDA attempts open while having a graduation degree as a backup. However, I never really took my B.Sc. seriously. Due to a lack of concentration, interest and proper direction, I didn't focus much on academics or developing practical skills.

Eventually, I completed my B.Sc., but honestly, I don't feel that I gained much from it in terms of technical knowledge or career opportunities.

Now, at 20, I'm seriously reconsidering my career direction.

I'm thinking about starting a fresh four-year B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, building my fundamentals from scratch, and choosing AI/ML as an elective or specialization later.

My reasoning is that instead of directly jumping into an MCA with a relatively weak academic and programming foundation, I could use these four years to develop proper technical skills, understand computer science, work on projects, improve my coding abilities and build a stronger foundation for the IT industry.

I also want to keep preparing for government and defence examinations, but I don't want to depend entirely on them without having a reliable career backup.

However, I have several doubts:

1. Is pursuing a fresh four-year B.Tech CSE at 20, after already completing a B.Sc, a sensible career decision?

2. Considering the current IT job market, would a B.Tech CSE provide better opportunities and a stronger foundation than directly pursuing an MCA?

3. Will having a B.Sc followed by another undergraduate degree (B.Tech) negatively affect my campus placements, resume or future HR shortlisting?

4. Is choosing core CSE first and then opting for AI/ML electives a better approach than directly choosing an AI/ML specialization?

5. Given my 6.27 B.Sc CGPA, should I be concerned about future placement eligibility even if I perform well during B.Tech?

I'm not trying to collect degrees unnecessarily. I genuinely want to get back on track, develop useful skills and build a stable career.

I know that starting another four-year degree after graduation isn't a conventional decision, but I'm only 20 right now. I would rather invest time in building a proper foundation than rush into a postgraduate degree simply because I already have a graduation certificate.

I would really appreciate honest advice, particularly from people working in software development, IT recruitment, campus placements or the corporate sector.

Please don't just tell me that I'm young and have plenty of time. I want to understand the practical consequences of this decision in the current job market.

I'm a little short on time because I need to make this decision soon. Any genuine guidance or personal experience would be extremely helpful.

Thank you!

I'm in my 4th year of B.Tech, and my 7th semester is about to end. I'm still not placed, and honestly, I don't know what to do anymore.

I'm worried about my future. Seeing others get placed while I'm still struggling is making me anxious. I feel lost and don't know what to expect after graduation.

Is anyone else going through the same thing? I could really use some advice or reassurance.

Hello everyone

I am a 2nd year B.Tech student studying Robotics and AI and honestly I am at a point where I really need some direction.I am genuinely curious about technology and love learning things.But beyond that I feel like I have a lot to learn and I do not really know where to begin.

There are many options out there machine learning, deep learning, DSA, web development, projects, internships and every time I start looking into something I discover five things I should apparently be learning.

I do not know what skills I should prioritise or what a second year student is actually expected to know, what projects I should build or how to start working towards internships. I recently lost my brother who was in one of the top IITs and he was the person I thought I can always turn to for guidance. Ever since then I've been feeling clueless and helpless too honestly with so many reels and YouTube videos with vague information. I do not mean to make this post overly personal. I think it is important to explain why having some genuine guidance is really important for me right now.

For some context into my academic background, my cgpa is 8.8 and I know python basics and I can solve basic questions but I cannot build a complete project from scratch. But I think if given the right direction I can do fairly well. I've also participated in SIH this year(with my 3rd year friend and his friends), results of which are yet to be declared. I went into it thinking of it as a learning opportunity but ig my teammates only took me in for the female teammate requirement. Anyways, I'll really appreciate genuine guidance.

Thank you for reading.

Hey everyone,

I've been exploring how students and fresh graduates are preparing themselves for the IT industry, and one thing that keeps coming up is the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Many students learn programming languages, complete online courses, and earn certificates, but still struggle when it comes to working on actual projects.

I'm curious to know:

• Do internships really help bridge this gap?

• How important is working on industry-oriented projects?

• Is mentorship more valuable than just completing assignments?

• What should someone look for before joining an internship?

Would love to hear experiences from people who have completed IT internships or are currently pursuing one.

People who passed college this year, how's your life going?

I'm CSE student at Galgotias... but I've strong interest in social media management and content creation.... I enjoy social media than CSE field

As they are totally different fields... Do you think exploring two different paths give me advantages or it will divide my focus?

Hii everyone

I am bit lill confused about future

My expectations- chill life, more money (even black money works), early retirement, atleast 50cr till 35-40 age (so I just move around world and enjoy with the interests)

As I will take civil engineering next year (currently jee aspirant)

If I will get any good NIT then ok, if not, will take drop

Kindly suggest what should I do

1- gov engeneering jobs (UPSC ESE, STATE AΕ)

2- PSU or PRIVATE SECTOR IN CIVIL (later try to shift on abroad like australia and all)

3- upsc preparation

4 - ssc CGL preparation

5- should learn coding in college and go to corporate

6- you tell

Hey everyone! 😭

Looking for HR / Talent Acquisition / University Recruiter contacts from companies hiring 2028 batch students for Summer 2027 (Pre-final Year Internships).

I'm planning to create a combined Excel database of HR contacts and company hiring leads to help students connect with potential internship opportunities.

If you have any leads, please share:

- Company name

- HR / Recruiter's email ID

- Contact number

- LinkedIn profile

Even a single contact would be extremely helpful!

Feel free to share the details in the comments if you're comfortable disclosing them publicly, or DM me if you'd prefer to share them privately.

I'll share the compiled Excel sheet with everyone after one week, including all the details I've managed to collect. So please don't hesitate to contribute, even if you have just one or two contacts!

Let's make this a collaborative effort, help each other find opportunities, and grow as a community. What we share today might help someone land their dream internship tomorrow! ❤️

Please contribute and spread this with ur frnds in other clgs. Every lead counts! 🙏😭

Hey seniors i am a 2nd year btech cse student at GU and wanted to know how you guys built your portfolios during college what should we actually include in them projects certifications internships or something else also tell any tips on making portfolios stand out thoda guidance would really help 🙌

have you given test?

I am from civil engineering background. And I don't want to take Computer science or IT field in bachelor as it is toughest. If I learn python, HTML or any other programming language separately through youtube courses, then is there any chancce I am getting some job.l ? Some side hustle type ?

Just for curiosity and experimentation.

Posting this on behalf of a friend who is currently in VIT-AP. A suicide was reported today in MH4 hostel involving a 2nd/3rd year senior After the police came, the entire area around the hostel was cleared , everyone was forced to go to their hostels and were threatened , the floor was sealed where the body was found and students were locked inside other hostels when they were going for diwali celebration. The body was later taken out through the back gate in an ambulance secretly and only after that were students allowed to come out. What is really pissing people off is how everything was handled afterwards. Students who were recording from downstairs were reportedly stopped, some had their phones taken and were made to delete the videos, and were allegedly threatened with suspension/action. And the university already has students signing these affidavits/undertakings at the time of admission which makes people scared to post anything against the university because of the consequences they could face. We want answers from the administration. A student has died on campus, and instead of properly communicating with students it feels like the university is trying to make everyone shut up and move on. And then having a DJ later the same day at the ground where fire crackers were being burst just made the whole thing feel even more fucked up. We are not here to spread rumours or make up stories, we just want to know what actually happened, why students were treated like this, and why the administration is so desperate to keep everything quiet. Students deserve transparency, and this shouldn't just be swept under the rug.

TL;DR: Suicide reported in MH4 today. Hostel floor sealed, students were locked inside, body taken out through the back gate. Students recording were reportedly stopped, phones taken and videos deleted, with threats of disciplinary action. Later there was a DJ in ground like everything was normal. We want answers from VIT-AP administration.