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Smart India Hackathon 2024 Finalists

Date

12th December 2024

Relevant Person(s)

Prof. Smita Sankhe

Area of Interest

Technology

Institution(s)

K J Somaiya College of Engineering

Our team, Surf Excel, was among the top 5 finalists at SIH 2024 for the problem statement “Develop Effective Career Counselling and Guidance Programs in Schools to Enhance Student Career Choices”, presented by the Ministry of Education, India.

The team members were: Aahan Shetye (Lead), Apurva Dharam, Swadha Khatod, Atharva Upare, Rashi Joisher, and Vihan Kumbhare.
Our nodal center was CGC Chandigarh Engineering College, Jhanjeri, Mohali.

Our proposed solution, EduNext, was a one-stop AI-powered platform designed to guide students at every stage—from career exploration to preparation and mentoring, ensuring a holistic approach to career decision-making.

Key Features of EduNext:
AI-Powered Psychometric Quiz: to provide personalized career recommendations.
Career Path Generator: showcasing diverse career paths, salaries, and progression timelines.
Role-Playing Game (RPG): simulating real-world career experiences.
Career AI Agent: for multilingual, real-time guidance.
Interview Preparation Tool: using Parselmouth & DeepFace for speech and visual analysis.
Counselor Connect: connecting students with experts via WhatsApp API.
Alumni Connect & Forum: enabling networking through a Discord-based community.
Disability-Friendly Features: ensuring accessibility for visually impaired users.

Additional Functionalities:
Resume Analyzer: for career-specific feedback.
Learning Recommendations featuring relevant courses.
Workshop Finder to locate hands-on career training.
Market Trends & Insights providing real-time industry updates.

The journey was both challenging and rewarding, reinforcing the importance of teamwork, innovation, and effective communication.


 

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