Fresher’s Welcome Program for MCA New Batch

Date: 4th November 2025

The Freshers’ Welcome Program for the new MCA batch was held on 4th November in Sir J C Bose Seminar Hall. This event helps strengthen the bond between the existing students and the newcomers. The new students were delighted to receive a warm welcome from the MCA second-year students. The program was inaugurated with speeches by the Principal and the Head of the MCA Department. Mr. Varij Nayan Mishra and Ms. Ahana Basak were crowned Mr. and Ms. Fresher, respectively.

Article Writing Competition

Date: 15th October 2025

Topic: “Being a Computer Engineer, How Can I Contribute to the Development of Society”

On the occasion of World Students’ Day, celebrated on 15th October 2025, the Department of MCA organized an Article Writing Competition. A total of 46 students enthusiastically participated, expressing their thoughts on the given topic through traditional pen-and-paper writing.

By the end of the session, many students shared that they felt genuinely satisfied to have written creatively and independently—without relying on AI tools like ChatGPT.

The articles were evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges: Mr. Ranjan Chetri, Mr. Rajib Chetri, and Ms. Rimni Chakraborty.

We are proud to announce that Mr. Rakesh Kumar Jana from MCA 1st Semester was declared the winner of the competition.

Student Induction Program, 2025

Date and Time: 10th October, 11:00 AM, MCA Department

The Student Induction Program (SIP) for the new MCA batch was organized to help newcomers transition smoothly into the institution. The program aims to foster bonding, holistic development, and awareness about students’ academic and personal growth.
Special Guests:

• Ms. Sharmistha Datta, Technical Project Manager, IBM, and proud SIT Alumna (BCA – 2003 Pass Out, MCA – 2006 Pass Out)
• Mr. Subir Karmakar, Senior Analyst, Capgemini, and SIT Alumnus (BCA – 2020 Pass Out, MCA – 2023 Pass Out)

Our esteemed guests, with their vast experience in software development and IT project management, inspired the students to pursue continuous learning and take an active role in both curricular and extracurricular activities at the institute.

A 30-minute alumni interaction session served as a valuable experience for all MCA students, offering real-world insights into the professional journey and work environment of a software engineer.

Internal Hackathon for SIH 2025

Date & Time: 25th September 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 was inaugurated by the Principal, SIT and SPOC of the event. In his inaugural address, Principal sir emphasized the importance of out-of-the-box thinking and how innovative ideas can be transformed into impactful products, inspiring students to strive for excellence.

A total of 9 teams comprising 29 male and 20 female participants from the MCA and BCA departments took part in the event. In accordance with the guidelines of SIH 2025 and to promote female participation in innovation, each team included at least one female member.

The team led by Mr. Varij Nayan Mishra emerged as the winner of the internal hackathon for their project on the problem statement (SIH25033): “AI-Based Smart Allocation Engine for PM Internship Scheme.”

The event successfully fostered innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills among students, paving the way for their active participation in Smart India Hackathon 2025. 

H3: The Complete Student

Date & Time: 7th August 2025,  2:10 PM

Venue: Sir J. C. Bose Seminar Hall

Speaker: Rev. Praveen Mukhia Titimus, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Applications, St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling

Participants: 120 students from MCA and BCA

The Department of Computer Applications, Siliguri Institute of Technology, organized a thought-provoking session titled “3H: The Complete Student” on 7th August 2025.

The session highlighted that a truly complete student learns with the Head to acquire knowledge, the Heart to cultivate empathy and compassion, and the Hands to transform ideas into meaningful actions.

Rev. Praveen Mukhia Titimus delivered an inspiring and interactive talk that encouraged students to pursue holistic development by balancing intellect, emotion, and action. The seminar hall was filled with enthusiastic participants who actively engaged throughout the session.

Siliguri Institute of Technology expresses sincere gratitude to Rev. Praveen Mukhia Titimus for his valuable insights and for inspiring students to lead with knowledge, empathy, and purpose