Two-Day Campus AI Programme and AI-Based Short Video Competition
A two-day Campus AI Programme and AI-Based Short Video Competition was successfully organized at the NIIST Campus in accordance with AICTE and MIC guidelines, with the objective of promoting innovation, creativity, and practical understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among students. The programme was aligned with national initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India, and Skill India, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members.
On Day One, an AI-oriented expert lecture was delivered by Prof. Shivam Varshi, During the session, he shared insights on emerging AI technologies, cyber security integration with AI, ethical and responsible AI adoption, and future career opportunities in AI-driven industries. His industry-oriented and practical approach helped students clearly understand the relevance of AI in real-world applications. The lecture was followed by an AI Robot Showcase, where students were exposed to AI-enabled robotic demonstrations, encouraging experiential and hands-on learning. More than 70 students actively attended the workshop, making the session highly interactive and impactful.
Based on student engagement and interest, 25 students were shortlisted for the AI-Based Short Video Competition, conducted on Day Two. The competition aimed to provide a creative platform for students to present AI concepts through digital storytelling. Participants showcased short videos highlighting AI applications in education, campus life, social impact, automation, and future career pathways, demonstrating originality, technical understanding, and creativity.
The competition was inaugurated by Dr. Puran Gour, IIC President and Principal, NIIST, along with Prof. Shivam Varshi, IIC Convenor. The programme was graced by Dr. Mukesh Singh (NSS), Prof. Himanshu Verma (HOD Civil), Prof. Abhishek Mahate (HOD Mechanical), Prof. Jalaj Tenguria, Prof. Pranjali Pachpor, Prof. Rajkumar, Prof. Narendra, and other esteemed faculty members, whose presence encouraged student participation and innovation.
The evaluation was carried out by a jury comprising Mr. Abhaya Joshi (Director Training & Placement), Dr. Geetika (Technical Programmer), Prof. Neena Selot (Corporate Trainer), along with IIC Student Representatives Anamol and Shubham Kumar. Entries were assessed based on originality, relevance, technical clarity, creativity, and ethical AI representation.
Event – Technoverse 2025
Technoverse 2025, a technical academic event, was successfully organized on 13 December 2025 by the Student Technical Club in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science &Information Technology (CSIT) at NIIST. The event was conducted at the Second Floor, CSE Department, NIIST.
The theme of the event, “The Impact of CSE and AI & ML on the Rural Society of India,” highlighted the role of emerging technologies in solving real-world challenges faced by rural communities. The primary objective of the event was to encourage innovation, technical excellence, research orientation, and socially relevant problem-solving among students.
The event began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the gracious presence of Dr. Vandana Khare, Dean Academics, and Dr. Puran Gaur, Principal, NIIST. Technoverse 2025 was conducted in three structured phases: Paperless Presentation, Poster Making, and Model Making. More than 80 students actively participated across all categories, with 37 students in paperless presentations, 39 students in poster making, and 6 students in model making.
Outstanding contributions were recognized through awards. The Best Paperless Presentation Award was awarded to Jyoti Dubey and Anamika Verma (1st Year). The Best Poster Award was secured by Anmol Swarnkar, Harsh Mehra, and Shubham Kumar (3rd Year), while the Best Model Award was conferred upon Sakshi Kumari and Sakshi Bisen.
The event concluded with a motivational address by Prof. Anurag Shrivastava, HOD – CSE Department, who encouraged students to pursue innovation and apply technology for societal development. Technoverse 2025 emerged as a successful academic initiative, fostering creativity, sustainability, and awareness of the transformative impact of CSE and AI & ML on society.
Seminar on Prompt Engineering on 04-12-2025
Organized by: Department of Computer Science and Information Technology and allied branches, NIIST, Bhopal
Resource Person: Mr. Irshad Ali, Inflighn Tech. Pvt. Ltd.
The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology conducted an informative Seminar on Prompt Engineering aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of AI-driven
communication skills. The expert speaker, Mr. Irshad Ali, provided an in-depth overview of how Large Language Models (LLMs) work and how well-designed prompts
significantly improve the quality of AI responses.
The session covered key topics such as:
Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering
Techniques for creating effective and structured prompts
Role of context, constraints, and examples in prompting
Live demonstrations using AI tools
Best practices and ethical considerations in AI usage
Students from CSE, AIML, CSIT, IT branches and Master of Computer Application actively participated and gained practical insights into using
AI tools for academics, projects, coding tasks, and research. The seminar helped learners develop essential skills to utilize modern
AI systems more responsibly and efficiently. The department extends its appreciation to Mr. Irshad Ali for delivering a highly engaging and valuable session.
Cyber Security Awareness Month (October) Campaign 31st
October 2025
As part of the 2025 Cyber Security Awareness Month, an expert lecture was held at NIIST, Bhopal. The session was led by Professor Shivam Varshi, a recognized Cyber Security Expert and Volunteer with the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), New Delhi.
During his presentation, Professor Varshi provided valuable insights into various forms of cybercrime, including online fraud, phishing, data breaches, social media misuse, identity theft, and cyberbullying. He also informed students and faculty about preventive measures and practical cybersecurity tips to enhance online safety.
The primary objective of this session was to raise awareness and foster a cyber-safe culture among young individuals and academic stakeholders. The active participation during the Q&A segment contributed to a highly interactive and impactful event.
This lecture was an integral part of the IIC calendar activities and significantly supported the institution’s digital literacy and cyber hygiene initiatives.
