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Inside the First-Year Student Outcomes of Rishihood University’s CS & DS Program
At Rishihood University, the success of our B.Tech in CS & DS program isn’t measured by grades alone. It shows up in what students build,
09 February 2026
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At Rishihood University, the success of our B.Tech in CS & DS program isn’t measured by grades alone. It shows up in what students build, how they apply learning, and how they tackle real-world challenges.
If a B.Tech degree only lived in classrooms, it wouldn’t get very far. Learning at the Rishihood campus is project-driven from day one. Students work hands-on across advanced labs in AI, Robotics, IoT, and Product Design, applying concepts as they learn them, not years later.
And the outcomes speak for themselves.
In their first year itself, CS & DS students have built startups, won hackathons and case competitions, secured internships, and gained meaningful industry exposure. These achievements aren’t exceptions, they are a direct result of an experiential curriculum paired with the right mentorship and ecosystem .
Let’s deep dive into student achievements in their first year at Rishihood
Competitions won by CS & DS students
A strong measure of learning is how students perform when evaluated externally. CS & DS students at Rishihood University have actively participated in national-level competitions and innovation platforms, competing alongside peers from leading institutions including IITs, IIMs, Masters’ Union and even ISB!
1. KNN Design Pitch, Ashoka University -2nd Prize
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Akshat Khubber (1st year B.Tech CS & DS) wont the second prize at KNN Design Pitch for his streetwear concept that positioned fashion as a tool for identity and access. His award-winning idea focused on taking the brand beyond metropolitan cities while rethinking recycling through an innovative, user-centric, and market-feasible design approach.
2. IIT Jodhpur Designthon - 1st Prize
Saurabh Pal, Kunal Mandal, and Yash (all 1st year B.Tech CS–DS), along with Aditya (BBA) won 1st Prize at the IIT Jodhpur Designthon, a 12-hour offline design sprint at Prometeo 2026. The team delivered an end-to-end design solution spanning logo, UI/UX, and product thinking standing out for user-centric design, creativity under pressure, and strong execution within tight timelines.
3. ProdPulse, IIT Jodhpur - 2nd Prize
Akshat Khubber (1st year B.Tech CS–DS) secured 2nd Prize at ProdPulse, a premier product management case competition, for TrendTreasure - a digital marketplace connecting shoppers with individual and small business sellers of novelty items. His solution clearly defined multi-stakeholder needs across shoppers, sellers, and logistics partners, and stood out for its strong value proposition, user validation, and execution-ready strategy.
4. ReviveQuest, IIT Jodhpur - 2nd price
Saurabh Pal, Kunal Mandal, Yash, and Akshat Khubber (1st year B.Tech CS–DS), along with Aditya (BBA) secured 2nd Prize at IIT Jodhpur’s Revive Quest for their solution addressing the decline of Skylark Works, an AI-enabled edtech platform. The team stood out for sharp problem framing, a revival-focused strategy, and a refined prototype that re-aligned learner outcomes, institutional use, and labour market needs.
5. Project EXPO, SRM Chennai - 1st Prize
Aditya Prakash (1st year B.Tech CS–DS) won 1st Prize at Project EXPO for his Machine Learning capstone project, “Expected CTC Prediction Using Machine Learning.” The project stood out for its end-to-end implementation, technical rigor, and practical relevance in addressing real-world salary prediction challenges.
6. E-Cell IIT Bombay, Top 10 Finalist
Swetansh and Sriyam Kashyap (1st year B.Tech CS–DS), Aditya Mothiya (BBA), along with NST learners were shortlisted among the Top 10 teams at E-Cell IIT Bombay’s National Entrepreneurship Challenge, a six-month nationwide competition with over 4,000 teams. Their team ranked on the national leaderboard for consistently executing entrepreneurship-focused tasks—hosting events, building startup culture, and demonstrating innovation, scalability, and business viability.
7. Boat Modeling Competition - 3rd Prize
Mannat Bansal and Aarush Gupta(1st year B.Tech CS–DS), along with NST learners, secured 3rd Prize at the Boat Racing competition at IIT Jodhpur. The event tested engineering design, coordination, and real-time strategy as teams built and raced high-speed boats, where precision, teamwork, and execution determined performance.
Internships and projects CS & DS students
Industry exposure plays a key role in shaping career readiness. Students in the CS & DS program are encouraged to engage with real organisations early, gaining practical insight into how technology functions in professional environments.
1. Lakshya Katiyar, Interning at Google Student Ambassador
Lakshya Katiyar (1st year CS & DS) was selected as a Google Student Ambassador, a six-month campus leadership program focused on promoting Google tools, including Gemini AI. As part of the role, he conducted a large-scale workshop with over 135 students, building campus awareness and engagement, and plans to expand Gemini adoption through more hands-on sessions across the university.
2. Aditya Prakash Singal, Interning at Launched Global
Aditya Prakash Singal (1st year B.Tech CS–DS) successfully completed a Machine Learning course internship at Launched Global, where he strengthened his theoretical foundation and applied his skills through hands-on learning and a Python-based capstone project.
These achievements aren ’t random; they come from a learning environment built for action.
Our continuous support structure enables first-year students to achieve what many only attempt after graduation. Our CS & DS program emphasizes:
Project-based learning that lets students build and apply skills immediately
Continuous mentorship from industry experts and faculty
Access to grants and incubation to transform ideas into real ventures
Cross-disciplinary collaboration across labs and programs
A culture of experimentation, encouraging curiosity and innovation
Looking ahead, our CS & DS students start building, competing, and gaining industry exposure long before graduation. For prospective students and parents, these outcomes show that this program is designed for real-world readiness, meaningful results, and a head start in technology and entrepreneurship.
