Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore successfully organized Ideathon 2026 – A National Level Event from 25th to 27th February 2026.

The event witnessed participation from 200 teams representing Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, reflecting the wide reach and popularity of the Ideathon.

The programme began with the blessings of Founder Chairman Deiva Thiru Dr. S. N. Subbramanian. The ceremonial lamp was lit by Dr. S. Rajalakshmi, Chairman & Correspondent. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. R. Anitha, Principal.

The Inaugural Address was delivered by Mr. Naveed Narayanan, Vice President, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Coimbatore. In his address, he encouraged students to focus on innovation, industry-oriented solutions, and continuous learning to succeed in the evolving technological landscape.

Dr. M. Daniel, CEO, and Dr. P. Naresh Kumar, Vice Principal, felicitated the gathering. During the valedictory function, Dr. S. Nalin Vimal Kumar, Technical Director, distributed prizes to the winners.

Ideathon 2026 provided a dynamic platform for students to think creatively, solve real-world problems, and present innovative ideas. The event focused on key areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Smart Technologies, Healthcare, Agricultural Technology, and Social Impact Solutions. The competition was conducted in multiple rounds including idea presentation, prototype discussion, and final evaluation by experts from academia and industry.

Prize Winners

Sengunthar College of Engineering won the First Prize with a cash award of ₹5,00,000 along with a trophy and certificates.

PSGR Krishnammal College of Arts and Science secured the Second Prize with a cash award of ₹2,00,000 along with a trophy and certificates.

Eight teams were awarded Consolation Prizes of ₹10,000 each along with certificates and trophies.

Fourteen teams received Special Appreciation Awards of ₹5,000 each with certificates.



Ideathon 2026 was not just a competition but a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and innovation, encouraging students to take confident steps toward entrepreneurship and impactful solutions.

Here is how we guide our aspiring students to follow the below steps in drafting their resume.

Whether leaning towards hardware or software within the IT field, there are various categories to explore, such as manufacturing, maintenance, development, programming, testing, and support.

We guide our students to carefully analyze job descriptions to grasp employer requirements, including skills and educational criteria. Incorporating  keywords relevant to the position, aligning with the employer's preferences.

CANVA

We encourage our students to use the open source platform CANVA to create their resume with the template of their own in their own creative sense. This platform is giving them a diverse knowledge on how a resume can look like and they can tailor made their own.

The students are encouraged to Opt for a visually appealing and well-organized resume layout. Utilize a one-inch border, clear font, and structured bullet points. Present information in neat blocks for easy readability, exploring templates from online databases or word-processing applications.

Placing the Content in right place in Resume

Include a Professional Summary:

Below the contact information, providing a professional summary summarizing key skills, relevant experience, achievements, career goals, will help the student to stand out why he/she had applied for the job. As a fresher, highlight coursework, extracurricular activities, or volunteer work if lacking traditional work experience.

Provide Relevant Work/ Internship  Experience:

Showcasing internships, volunteer activities, or academic projects pertinent to the application is mandatory. For example, highlight web development skills gained through creating a college website. While doing so, we are guiding them to Keep this section concise, emphasizing only relevant details.

Include Educational Background:

Listing the educational details in reverse chronological order, mentioning the degree, college name, location, and graduation date is a mandate. Optionally grade point average and relevant certifications, has to be added.

Highlight Your Skills:

Encompass both hard and soft skills in this section, covering technical aspects like web development, database management, and soft skills such as interpersonal abilities and problem-solving.

This comprehensive approach ensures any student resume effectively communicating their strengths to potential employers.

The prepared resume are checked for the ATS system check sites that are available open source which are helping us to curate the resume of the students as required by the individual company/employer

If you have specific queries or need further assistance, feel free to reach us!

Author
M.Bhuvaneswari
Skill and Career Development
SNS Institutions