More than three hundred students from Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra participated in a two-day hackathon dedicated to solving the most pressing issues arising from the rapid implementation of artificial intelligence. These issues include high-precision generative AI systems, deepfake-based insurance fraud, and agentic AI applications.
The event, named Adrosonic Build, was organized by the technology company Adrosonic. It involved 106 teams, each consisting of about three people. Twenty-one teams advanced to the final round, which started on October 3rd and will conclude with the announcement of results on October 4th.
Unlike traditional coding competitions, this hackathon focuses on solving real industry problems. Participants are developing solutions for high-accuracy Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, AI tools for detecting synthetic identities and fraudulent insurance claims created using deepfakes, as well as intelligent SOV systems for the insurance sector.
Mayank, founder, CEO, and Managing Director of Adrosonic, emphasized the overall goal of the initiative: to bring practical industry knowledge, real use cases, and access to technological leaders into the academic environment. This allows students to work on problems that reflect real business and societal challenges.
Faculty members believe that such platforms are becoming increasingly significant as employers seek graduates capable of applying technical knowledge in complex situations, rather than just demonstrating theoretical understanding. Dr. Manish Kumar Pandey, Head of the Laboratory of Digital Innovations and Department of Quantitative Economics and Data Science at BIT Mesra, noted: 'The gap is not in knowledge. It is in applying that knowledge to real-life scenarios, which are more uncertain and complex.'
The hackathon is part of a broader partnership between Adrosonic and BIT Mesra in the field of industry and education, which has existed since 2022. This collaboration led to the establishment of the Digital Innovation Lab (DIL) in 2024 with investments of approximately 5 crore rupees. This platform provides students with access to infrastructure and technologies covering artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models, and data science.
Over the past two years, the partnership has expanded through internship programs, industry-led initiatives, and mentorship opportunities, allowing students to interact with professionals and gain experience in practical technology application outside the classroom.
Kamlesh Yadav, Head of Innovation at Adrosonic, stated that 'the hackathon gives students the opportunity to test their theories on real-world problems while simultaneously developing teamwork, problem-solving, and execution skills.' The event opened on October 2nd in the presence of senior faculty, including Professor Vishal K Shah, Vice Dean for Alumni Relations and International Affairs, and Dr. Kishore Kumar Sinapati, as well as representatives from Adrosonic. While teams compete against time to create and present working solutions, the hackathon demonstrates how educational institutions are preparing students for an AI-driven future.