AIT Pune Team Wins First Prize at Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025
The Army Institute of Technology (AIT), Pune, has clinched the first prize at the Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025, a prestigious national cyber challenge. The team’s innovative solution in real-time threat prediction and anomaly detection has been recognized with a ₹1 Lakh prize and the Millennial Trophy.
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The AIT team secured the First Prize in the highly competitive Datathon track of the challenge. This track focused on developing real-time threat prediction and anomaly detection solutions for defence applications. The team’s solution, titled ‘Quantum Machine Learning for Threat Detection’, impressed the judging panel with its cutting-edge approach and practical implications.
The Datathon track saw participation from over 6,300 solutions submitted by teams from prestigious institutions like IITs, NITs, and IIITs, as well as from top companies. The AIT team’s victory underscores the institute’s prowess in emerging technologies crucial for national security.
The high-intensity, 36-hour Hackathon took place on October 6th and 7th at the Warden Center, Delhi Cantonment. The results were announced on October 8th, where the AIT team was awarded a ₹1 Lakh prize cheque by the Director General of the Territorial Army, Major General S. S. Patil. The team’s success was further celebrated when they received the prestigious Millennial Trophy on October 9th from the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, during a ceremony at the 129 D Conference Hall, South Block, Ministry of Defence, Delhi.
The AIT team’s achievement is a testament to the institute’s dedication to fostering innovation and excellence. It also highlights the growing importance of advanced technologies in enhancing national security. AIT continues to set a high standard for technical education and research, contributing significantly to the nation’s defence capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025?
The Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025 is a prestigious national cyber challenge organized by the Territorial Army in collaboration with CyberPeace. It focuses on developing real-time threat prediction and anomaly detection solutions for defence applications.
What was the theme of the AIT Pune team's winning solution?
The AIT Pune team's winning solution was titled ‘Quantum Machine Learning for Threat Detection’. It focused on developing advanced algorithms for real-time threat prediction and anomaly detection.
How many teams participated in the Datathon track?
The Datathon track received more than 6,300 solutions from across India, including teams from major institutions like IITs, NITs, and IIITs, as well as working professionals from top companies.
Who awarded the AIT Pune team the prize?
The AIT Pune team was awarded a ₹1 Lakh prize cheque by the Director General of the Territorial Army, Major General S. S. Patil, and the prestigious Millennial Trophy by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi.
What does this victory signify for AIT Pune?
This victory signifies AIT Pune's excellence in emerging technologies crucial for national security and its commitment to fostering innovation and leadership in engineering. It also highlights the institute’s growing reputation in the field of technical education and research.
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