HACK B - 2015 * The first time in India,

HACK B - 2015

* The first time in India,

A Coding Marathon in an Engineering College, at Chennai,

(A Coding Marathon by Saveetha School of Engineering)

*SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING HAS ORGANISED A 24 HOURS 

NON- STOP CODING MARATHON

(HACKATHON)

""174 students with 39 teams ,

 developed 44 applications within  24 Hours""

Students were working overnight on developing the application in various platform viz., Android, Web based, Windows and Linux. The picture was taken around 10.30pm  

Students were working overnight on developing the application on various platform viz. Android, Web based, Windows and Linux. The picture was taken around 12.30pm

Saveetha University is known for its unique ideas and innovations. For the first time in India, Saveetha School of Engineering has organised a 24 hours non- stop coding marathon(HACKATHON) on 20^th& 21^stFeb 2015 at university level. Around 174 students with 39 teams participated in this competition and developed 44 applications within this shorter duration. They developed applications for Android platforms, web applications, anti- virus softwares, Windows mobile applications etc under surveillance. The event was inaugurated by The Chancellor Dr. N. M Veeraiyan, Saveetha University and ChancellorDr.KhalidGhailan, AzalUniversity,Yamen. Presided by DeanDr.MohammedAlshaabi, Azal University, Yamen, Vice Chancellor and Director, Saveetha University. The Hackathon was started at 2:00 pm on 20^thFebruary 2015 and it ends at 2:00 PM on 21^stFebruary 2015. All the applications developed were assessed by experts from IT companies. They were impressed by the quality of the application that was developed by Saveetha Students.

Mr. Dwarakanath CEO, Benchmark Software Solutions has appraised the event and saidthe fraternity of Saveetha was thrilled at the successful completion of the event that challenged the young potential minds and kindled their spirit.

Saveetha School of Engineering has already given value addition programs on Android Application development, web designing, and networking and on windows mobile application development.  This has greatly helped the students during the competition.

One of the students mentioned that" it was a special and a unique experience we had. We were actually surprised to realise that we have developed an application in 24 hours. Saveetha University always make us stay ahead of time and we are proud that we are the first one to introduce Coding Marathon in India at student’s level".   This opportunity has improved the aptitude and acumen of the students.

The Chancellor of Saveetha University Dr. N. M Veeraiyan, handed over a Tablet worthRs.10000 to the winning team who developed the best app within 24 hours and the second prize was a MobileworthRs.6000.

Students were working overnight on developing the application on various platform viz. Android, Web based, Windows and Linux. The picture was taken around 12.30pm

Chancellor handed over the first prize of Rs.10, 000 worth Tablet to the team of students who developed the best app within 24 hrs

 Left to Right:Dr. N. M Veeraiyan, Chancellor Saveetha University,Mrs. N. Ramya Deepak, Director Saveetha School Of Engineering,Dr D Dhanasekaran, Vice Principal,S.Palaniappan, Event Convener,Mr. R. Mahanderan ,Skycirus Technologies, 

Dr. N. M Veeraiyan,Chancellor,Saveetha University, handed over the Second prize of Rs.6, 000 worth Mobile to the team of students who developed the best app within 24 hrs.