Kolkata, March 24, 2025: The curtains fell on Kritanj 2025, the annual Techno-Management Fest of Narula Institute of Technology, a JIS Group Educational Initiative, in a grand closing ceremony celebrating cutting-edge innovation and collaborative problem-solving. Over two action-packed days, the event served as a dynamic platform for aspiring technocrats, engineers, students, and management professionals, featuring a series of advanced competitions, workshops, and interactive sessions.

A major highlight was Hack-O-NiT, a 24-hour overnight hackathon that witnessed an overwhelming response with over 180 teams registering, culminating in a fierce final round featuring the top 30 teams. Among them, 18 hailed from leading government and private engineering colleges across West Bengal, garnering a diverse exchange of unique ideas. This year’s hackathon saw remarkable innovations, including a drone for real-time plant disease detection, leveraging AI and advanced imaging to enhance crop health and yield efficiency, and a Robotic Dog for elderly companionship, designed to provide emotional support and assist with daily tasks, promoting independent living.

Kritanj 2025 also featured a wide range of competitions spanning Robotics, AI-ML, Circuit Designing, Coding, Gaming, Ideathons, Quizzes, Start-up Pitches, and Management-based challenges. Supported by the IEEE CIS Student Chapter, IEEE Communication Society (Kolkata Chapter), ASCE International Student Chapter, the Institution of Engineers, MCCI, and powered by Idea-O-Meter, the fest attracted an enthusiastic response from students, academicians, and industry professionals alike.

Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group, said, “Kritanj 2025 has once again proven to be a melting pot of innovation and excellence. The brilliance and determination displayed by participants in pushing technological boundaries are commendable. This fest is more than just a competition; it is a platform where ideas take flight, collaborations are forged, and the leaders of tomorrow emerge. JIS Group remains committed to encouraging such initiatives that drive knowledge, research, and industry-ready talent.”