Achievements

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering proudly congratulates Darshan D.K. and Team SQL-X for securing First Place in the Agriculture Theme at Smart Horizon 2026, a prestigious 48-Hour International Hackathon hosted by New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru, from 3rd to 5th September 2026.

Competing against 20 teams, the team developed CropShift, an innovative decision-support platform designed to help farmers make informed cultivation choices by integrating farm suitability analysis, market demand, profitability assessment, and post-harvest opportunities. The solution addressed critical agricultural challenges through a data-driven and user-centric approach.

Darshan D.K. and Yashwin M Suvarna played key roles as Backend Developers, while Nakul C R, Sahana H R, and Keerthana M H contributed significantly to frontend development and research. Their collective efforts, technical expertise, innovative thinking, and strong teamwork enabled them to successfully design, develop, and present a comprehensive solution within the demanding 48-hour challenge.