MVGR College Team Secures Runner-Up Position in STEPCONE- 2025 HackHub Event

MVGR College of Engineering Secures Runner-up Position at HackHub 2025

Vizianagaram, March 1, 2025: MVGR College of Engineering is proud to announce that its students have secured the Runner-up position in the prestigious HackHub event at STEPCONE 2025, hosted by GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT). Their remarkable dedication, teamwork, and innovation have brought significant recognition to the institution.

GMRIT successfully hosted the 17th edition of STEPCONE, a premier technical and cultural fest, on February 27-28, 2025. This year’s theme, "Unleash the Unreal Beyond AI," set the stage for a series of motivational talks, advanced workshops, competitive events, and flagship activities, all aimed at inspiring young minds and fostering technological advancements.

HackHub 2025 – A Thrilling AI Challenge

The HackHub 2025 was an intense 10-hour overnight hackathon, categorized into senior and junior divisions. The competition witnessed participation from over 20 teams in the senior category, battling through multiple rounds before the final evaluation. Demonstrating exceptional technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, Team "Cyphers" from MVGR College of Engineering secured the Runner-up position and won a cash prize of ₹5,000.

Meet Team Cyphers – The Runners-up in HackHub (Senior Category)

  • V. Ram Kishore (CSE) – 22331A05I0
  • T. Bhaskar Shasank (CSE) – 22331A05H2
  • N. Yamini (CSIT) – 22331A0733
  • B. Mounika (CSIT) – 22331A0704

The Challenge: AI-driven Traffic Classification

The problem statement for the hackathon required teams to identify and classify traffic types (buses, cars, SUVs) per day. Team Cyphers showcased their expertise by successfully implementing all outlined modules, which included:

  • Real-time vehicle detection
  • Vehicle classification
  • Daily vehicle count analytics
  • Live dashboard & report generation
  • Edge processing for faster analysis
  • Traffic congestion prediction
  • License Plate Recognition (ANPR)
  • Violation detection
  • Weather-based traffic analysis
  • Integration with smart traffic signals

Innovation and Recognition

Team Cyphers’ innovative approach, leveraging AI-driven techniques for real-time traffic monitoring and analysis, was highly appreciated by the judges. Their ability to seamlessly integrate computer vision, data analytics, and machine learning into a practical and scalable solution demonstrated technical excellence and innovative problem-solving skills.

Pride of MVGR College of Engineering

The outstanding achievement of Team Cyphers at STEPCONE 2025 not only highlights their technical brilliance but also reflects the high standards of education and mentorship at MVGR College of Engineering. Their success stands as a testament to the institution’s commitment to nurturing talent, innovation, and research.

MVGR College of Engineering extends heartfelt congratulations to Team Cyphers and wishes them continued success in future competitions and endeavors.