Pune: Students of G H Raisoni College of Engineering and Management (GHRCEM), Pune have secured First Prize at the IIT Bombay TechFest Hackathon 2025, earning national recognition for their exceptional technical and problem-solving capabilities.
The achievement marks a rare back-to-back victory for the institute, as the same team had also emerged winners at TechFest 2024.
The winning team, CtrlAltWin, comprising Ayush Yadav, Sumeet Gond, and Swapnil Patil, demonstrated outstanding innovation and technical expertise, outperforming teams from leading institutions across India at the IIT Bombay TechFest Hackathon 2025.
Their performance earned them a cash prize of ₹1.25 lakh, highlighting their consistency and excellence on a national platform.
Along with the cash award, all three team members received internship opportunities from Cograd, providing valuable industry exposure and strengthening their professional readiness.
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The team was mentored by Dr Swapnil Mahajan, whose guidance and continuous support played a crucial role in their success throughout the competition.
Reacting to the achievement, Dr R D Kharadkar, Campus Director, GHRCEM Pune, stated that the accomplishment reflects the institution’s strong focus on innovation, experiential learning, and active participation in national-level technical competitions.
Sunil Raisoni, Chairman, Raisoni Education; Shreyesh Raisoni, Executive Director, Raisoni Education; Dr R D Kharadkar, Campus Director, GHRCEM Pune; and Dr N B Hulle, In-charge Director, congratulated Team CtrlAltWin and their mentor for continuing the institution’s legacy of excellence and bringing laurels to GHRCEM Pune.
