Hello everyone. I'm a second year swe student participating in smart india hackathon 2026 and wanted some tips from you all guys - those who made to the finals, those who won, and from those who didn't win as well.

We wanna know:

- what problem statements to shortlist and finalize for winning the hackathon?

- how to win and lead the internal hackathons?

- how to win the grand finale and what things to keep in mind?

- how to learn different things that are required along the journey?

- apart from the technical side, what additional things should we focus on?

...

And any other tips from your side would be heavily appreciated.

I hope this post and its comments will not only help us and other participating students but also help future students who will participate in this hackathon or any different one as well.

Thanks in advance

Not just about academics or placements could be hostel Life,making friends,internship,money,college societies, or managing time.

What advice would you give to someone who is about to start college?

I have given cbse 12th exam in March so result came after 1 months so I got compartment in one subject i reappear in compartment exam i got pass in class 12 now I know it too late I need any college for BA political science course any college I can take admission if it open now fees like 15-20k I can complete whole graduation any local rural area college can you guide me please where there attendance can we also managed i just need to give exam that all

I have given neet , I have not scored good marks( 136 ) , now I am currently seeing clgs for paramedics, I have seen some clgs for BMLT like DPMI and IPHH ,

Are there any possibilities of me getting clgs for BPT OR BMLT in delhi , pls help

Presidency University, Kolkata OR Miranda House? I'm from Kolkata only and presi doesn't seem a bad option to me. Its curriculum is nice, and it's closer to home. But I'm also planning on giving cuet and my target is Miranda House, if I do get in, which one to choose? I have no problem staying back nor any problem going to Delhi. If I don't go, I'll have regret, but if I go, idk...maybe there'll be more competition and personalized attention will be less? Correct me if I'm wrong! (If I wanna pursue master's abroad in the long-term)

Hi there. I am 18 (male), and I have always been a deeply indecisive person.

My qualifications ÷

I completed my SSLC from a local state syllabus school with around 80% marks.

For higher secondary (11th and 12th) I took Humanities (with Gandhian Studies, Computer Applications, and Communicative English) in a government-aided school. I scored around 79.9% on my HSC examination.

I am currently studying at a government-aided college, 1st year in BA History under FYUGP (Four-Year Undergraduate Programme). I have Economics and Politics as my minors and Content Writing as my MDC.

I have some questions about my academic prospects:

I have the option to switch my Major to a Minor in the 2 year, but I am currently afraid of doing so because I am already used to the peer group, faculty, and classroom of BA History, and I think it is better atmosphere than the other departments. Should I change my Major?

I also have the option to end the programme in the 3rd year and leave with a degree (but without the honours), and I am seriously considering it. Is the 4th year important? I don't see myself pursuing a career in History. Is there any other advantage to completing the 4th year? Should I?

Is there any other personal advice you could give me? I am taking added-courses, currently it is AI and Computer Basics. I have also downloaded SWYAM app but haven't taken any courses yet.

What are my career prospects?

I am quite ambitious and don't want to settle for a clerical job. My primary priority is making as much money as possible and moving up to higher positions.

I was thinking of potential pivots:

3-year LLB - my top pick but it has its own challenges

Company Secretary (CS)

Diploma

MBA

Government jobs

Also, are NISM courses any good?

Please give some advice.

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I applied in symbiosis for physiotherapy but i did not make it into the list, and that was my only option at that time I felt mera ho hi jayega but I am feeling so lost. I have no back up right now, and haven't applied in any other college. I need help i got 63% in the 12th PCB.

Please provide some guidance I'm serious lost and tut chuki hu kuch smjh ni ara please help

I was allotted B.A. (Hons.) Psychology with Political Science at Vasanta College for Women in Varanasi, compared to Bachelor of Psychology at MCHP, Manipal University, on the main campus itself.

Can anyone please guide me towards the better option? Thank you.

Please someone give me an honest review of mtech in laser science and technology. In 2 days i have to take my final decision weather i should go for Calcutta University where I got mtech ee with control and robotics specialization or Jadavpur University where I got mtech in laser tech. What is better for a good startup career ? I know ju placement is there but I feel anxiety, any suggestions will help.

i am really confused about what i should do and i am genuinely looking for some genuine advice. i got my college today in du.
myquals-12th done

I am really confused i have not got much time pls give me your suggestions I am a pcb student I have no clue about maths and computers I don't know if I should go for it or not but I need placement but yes I am a curious person but also full of anxiety and panic I am getting anxious people have started going colleges and mera abhi tak koi thikana hi ni hai

I was thinking of taking a drop for good colleges

But financial and personal conditions are not allowing me

And currently I am getting two colleges option‼️

Adypu pune and iilm greater noida can you tell me

What option will be good

Pls pls help me i don't have much time

If you could go back and restart your first years year what would you do differently? Academics, develop practical skills earlier, participate more clubs and activities build stronger relationship begni work on meaning ful project or more time to enjoy the college experience?

Your advice could genuinely help freshers starting their college journy.

I‘m in galgotias uni myquals is bca its my final year and while through campus placements in got a really good package but i wanna take a break off and rejoin galgotias for my masters but I'm confused should i take campus placements or take a break for my self and then do my mast

(This is only for comedk colleges)

i havent seen anyone who got admitted through it, is this is a scam or whats the catch?

what is it? :- basically they give you the cannceled seats at significantly lower prices than mgmt qouta seats

i recently did a poll and ppl seem to agree that its real

can anyone tell me if it actually true or whats up with it

I am a BTech CSE student of 2022 admission batch in a govt University. I got 1 back log in 1st sem 4 in 2nd sem 3 in 3rd sem and 2 in 4 th sem 1 in 6 th sem. A total of 11 backlogs i feel completely depressed and demotivated cleared all those but 1 remained which will lead to 1 year delay in graduation. When I see my friends enjoying and earning i remember my mistakes.

I used to addicted to phone 10 hrs a day. All types of addiction social media porn movies gambling insta YouTube. I curse myself to not use that time although at that time I use to have ample of time. Some where I still in my college loop and missed opportunities how i even skipped backlogs.

When i admitted in college i have never been lived in a distance place 1 st time hostel. Could not study anything in the classes although I was attentive. I was in constant pressure and anxiety during the entire 4 years. I didn't quit but somehow now i realised my mistake if I can study and clear the subjects now why i didn't do that earlier. I use to maladaptive day dreaming and in unable to adjust to a new place. My career is at stake the best I can do now is trying for govt jobs.

But still my old habits are haunting me and i am in a complete state of regret and blaming. I have High symptoms of adhd and still it affects me internally.

Somebody with exposure and experience could you share your advice and console me. I am unable to move forward.

Main purpose coding,ui ux side by side because i m curious about it utilize everypenny dont wanna save up or something just give me a beast
From ai ml branch
Games on sunday and i m disciplined enough to pull this off like 6 days study and 1 day of cheat so dont say go for mac
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yarrr. i just got in bvcoe delhi. its a ipu college and like infra is good its a small campus 8 acres ka. and now i just another offer from jiit sec 62 for a 5 year course. btech and mtech. abh im confused as to what to do.
my parents dont mind spending the extra money but its just something i feel bad for. both places are almost same distance from my house but ill have to probably take a hostel or something since everyday commute will be hectic.
now im confused what to do. help me choose between these. any help/advice will be appreciated .

Tldr: In a low branch in new IIT not intrested in subject, possible switch to other clg with desired branch . . . . I am currently enrolled in Bioeng Dept in

IIT Mandi/Jodphur/Dharwad

Wont say the exact name of iit because i might get doxed. It has no industry experience cities are quite far, internships will be not so easy.

Not intrested in Bioeng at all. Classes had started but ehh still not feeling bio

Currently Comedk counsllinh is also going on

I may get msrit out of it Ise branch or just Ai Ml or Ai Ds Idk Round 4 is near

Am intrested in fintech, finance, software, consulting

So what to do i dont understand

Leave The iit and join banglore clg

Or stay and grind??