Chandigarh University News

Noida, Uttar Pradesh - Demonstrating its continued excellence in cultural, literary, and performing arts, CU has been crowned Overall Champion at the prestigious 38th AIU Inter University National Youth Festival. The event, which witnessed participation from leading universities across the country, saw CU secure the 1st rank in multiple categories, reaffirming its commitment to holistic education and artistic brilliance. Exceptional Performances Across Multiple Disciplines CU’s delegation showcased an outstanding display of literary, theatrical, musical, and dance performances, securing top positions across numerous events: Overall Champion - Rank 1 1st Place in Literary Arts 2nd Place in Theatre, Music, and Dance The university’s performers excelled in individual and group categories, earning: Gold in 11 Events Silver in 4 Events Bronze in 2 Events Noteworthy Wins CU’s students delivered remarkable performances in: Procession, Debate, Skit, Mime, Folk Dance, Cartooning, Rangoli, West...

Pune - In a proud moment for Chandigarh University, Team CodeZephyr has emerged as the champion of the prestigious Tata Technologies InnoVent Hackathon 2024. This nationwide competition, organized by Tata Technologies in collaboration with Microsoft and Tata Motors, focused on leveraging Generative AI to solve real-world challenges in the manufacturing sector. Held at the Tata Technologies headquarters in Pune, the grand finale saw the top ten teams from across India present their innovative prototypes to an eminent jury. Team CodeZephyr from Chandigarh University impressed the panel with their groundbreaking project, "Sustainable Material Integration for Engineering Excellence," and claimed the top prize of ₹3 lakh. Chandigarh University: A Hub of Innovation Chandigarh University’s consistent focus on fostering innovation, sustainability, and excellence played a pivotal role in this achievement. The university’s cutting-edge infrastructure, industry-driven curriculum, and r...

CU Campus - The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 witnessed a spectacular display of creativity and ingenuity as talented students delivered innovative solutions to real-world problems, earning top accolades at the National Level Finals. Chandigarh University's t wo exceptional teams of CSE Students, Techno Tuners and Prathishta, each clinched a remarkable prize of ₹1 Lakh, while Team Arth secured an impressive ₹50,000. The victories reflect a commitment to creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving among the 18 participating CSE students and their dedicated mentors. With over 294,000 students competing nationwide, these teams stood out on this prestigious platform, cementing their place among India’s brightest young innovators. Their performance exemplifies the spirit of innovation that the Smart India Hackathon inspires.  Launched to address real-world challenges, the SIH is more than just a competition—it is a movement empowering students to design practical, scalable solut...

New Delhi: Students from the University Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management (UITHM), Chandigarh University, recently achieved success at the Millets Competition during the World Food India event, organized by the Indian Culinary Forum. Sukhminder, a student from the university, won the Gold Medal for his innovative millet-based dish, while Anuj Kumar Singh secured the Silver Medal for his creative culinary presentation. The competition highlighted the culinary skills and ingenuity of the participants, with both students representing Chandigarh University in the national event. The achievements of these students reflect the talent emerging from Chandigarh University’s hospitality program and their ability to excel in competitive culinary environments. Both winners were recognized for their creativity and technical expertise in preparing dishes using millets, an ancient grain that has been gaining global recognition for its nutritional value. The event, which celebrates cu...

Guwahati, Assam - A team of engineering students from Chandigarh University has secured second place at Microfish 2024, a national-level competition held as part of Techniche, IIT Guwahati’s annual technology festival. The competition attracted participation from some of the country's leading institutions, showcasing cutting-edge innovation and problem-solving skills in the field of microelectronics and robotics. The CU team, operating under the name Team N3K, comprised Tarun S (team lead), Upasana Paul, Shreya Pratihari, and Swastik Kumar—all students of the university's Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) department. The team’s project, which demonstrated technical expertise and innovation, earned them the second position out of nine competing teams, along with a prize of ₹40,000. Microfish 2024 was organised by IIT Guwahati as part of its renowned annual fest, Techniche, which brings together young talent from across the nation to compete in various technology a...

Gujarat - Students from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Chandigarh University secured the championship title at Robofest-Gujarat 4.0, a state-level robotics competition organized by the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST). The winning team was awarded a cash prize of ₹50,000. Robofest-Gujarat 4.0 aims to promote innovation and technical skills among students by providing a platform to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving abilities through various robotics challenges. The event witnessed participation from multiple institutions, with teams competing to design and execute advanced robotic solutions. Chandigarh University’s team excelled in the competition, showcasing strong teamwork and technical expertise. Their achievement highlights the university's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence among its students.

A team of engineering students from Chandigarh University, known as INFAMOUS, achieved an impressive second place in the Token Trim competition at Cognizance 2024, hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. The team, comprising Akshat Srivastava, Anubhav Pandey, Vaibhav Lucktoo, and Avishek Golder, received cash prizes for their accomplishment. The competition was part of Code Jam, a segment of the annual technical fest Cognizance. It involved various challenges that tested the participants' coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking. Team INFAMOUS faced numerous rounds, each presenting unique challenges. Despite not clearing all rounds, their persistence and collaborative spirit played a crucial role in their success. The highlight of their project was a Python package designed to reduce the number of tokens required to convey a prompt, ultimately lowering costs. The tool is particularly useful for developing chatbots using GPT-3 for custome...