Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalay

Hackathon & Ideation Club

The Hackathon & Ideation Club of Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya, Basmathnagar is established to foster innovation, creative problem-solving, logical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration among students. The club encourages students to generate ideas, work on real-life problems, and develop innovative solutions using technology and analytical thinking.

Objectives

To promote innovation and creative thinking among students
To encourage problem-solving and design thinking approaches
To provide a platform for idea generation and teamwork
To prepare students for hackathons, innovation challenges, and startup culture
To develop innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills among students
To encourage interdisciplinary teamwork among Arts & Science students
To promote design thinking and ideation culture on campus
To prepare students for hackathons, innovation challenges, and startup initiatives

Composition

Sr. No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr P G Gawli	Chairman
2	Dr R N Ingle	Member
3	Dr B K Bongane	Member
4	Dr A N Kalyankar	Member
5	Mr S K Nayak	Member

Patron: Principal
Chairperson: Senior Faculty Member
Coordinator: Hackathon & Ideation Club Coordinator
Members: Faculty mentors and student representatives from Arts & Science streams

Implementation Strategy

Activities will be conducted in coordination with IQAC, Innovation Cell, and Skill Development initiatives
Faculty mentors will guide student teams throughout the year
Emphasis on low-cost, no-code, and community-problem-based innovation
Proper documentation including attendance, photographs, reports, and outcomes will be maintained

Major Activities

Idea generation and brainstorming sessions
Mini-hackathons (problem-solving without heavy coding)
Design thinking workshops
Problem identification from local/community issues
Project mentoring and prototype development (basic level)
Participation in state/national level hackathons
Innovation talks by entrepreneurs and experts
Interdisciplinary team-building activities

Types of Hackathons Conducted

No-Code / Low-Code Hackathons (for Arts & Science students)
Problem-Solution Hackathons (case studies, policy ideas, social innovation)
Data & Research Hackathons (survey analysis, reports, dashboards)

Target Group

Undergraduate and postgraduate students of Arts Commerce & Science
Innovation-oriented students and NSS volunteers

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced creative and analytical skills
Improved teamwork, leadership, and communication
Development of innovative mindset and entrepreneurial thinking
Student participation in innovation competitions and startups
Development of innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
Improved problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills
Increased student participation in hackathons and ideathons
Identification of student ideas with social and practical relevance

Conclusion

The Hackathon & Ideation Club of Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya, Basmathnagar serves as a dynamic platform to nurture innovation and problem-solving abilities among Arts Commerce & Science students. The club bridges academic learning with practical application, focus on quality enhancement and skill development.

Annual Action Plan – Hackathon & Ideation Club

Sr. No.	Month / Period	Proposed Activity	Objective	Target Group
1	June	Orientation Programme on Hackathon & Ideation Club	To introduce objectives, structure, and scope of the club	First-year students
2	July	Ideation & Brainstorming Session	To encourage creative thinking and idea generation	UG & PG students
3	August	Design Thinking Workshop	To train students in structured problem-solving	Students
4	September	Mini Ideathon (Problem Identification)	To identify real-life, social, and local problems	Interdisciplinary student teams
5	October	Innovation Talk by Expert / Entrepreneur	To motivate students towards innovation & startups	Students
6	November	No-Code / Low-Code Hackathon	To develop solutions without heavy coding	Arts & Science students
7	December	Project Mentoring & Prototype Development	To refine ideas into workable models	Selected teams
8	January	Interdisciplinary Team Hackathon	To promote teamwork across disciplines	Students
9	February	Participation in State/National Hackathons	To expose students to competitive innovation platforms	Selected students
10	March	Review Meeting & Feedback Analysis	To evaluate activities and plan improvements	Club committee