The Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, delivered an impressive performance at the national-level Gameathon Hackathon 2026, organised by the Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS), Chennai, with three of its teams securing places among the top ten finalists.
The competition, which concluded on 25 June 2026, brought together participants from leading academic institutions and organisations across the country to develop innovative technology-driven solutions addressing contemporary challenges.
Among the standout performers was the MCTE team comprising Captain Anmol Syal, Captain Adarsh Rajput and Captain Abhishek Madhukar, who were adjudged runners-up for developing an innovative application aimed at enhancing cybersecurity awareness.
The application is designed to educate users on identifying and responding to a range of evolving cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware, AI-enabled cybercrimes and social engineering techniques. By combining interactive learning with practical awareness modules, the solution seeks to strengthen cyber resilience and promote safe digital practices.
The team’s innovative contribution was recognised at the national level, and they were felicitated by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, during the closing ceremony.
The achievement highlights MCTE’s continued emphasis on fostering innovation, technological excellence and research in emerging domains critical to national security. The college has consistently encouraged its officers and trainees to develop practical solutions to address contemporary operational and technological challenges.
Officials noted that the outstanding performance reflects the institution’s growing capabilities in cybersecurity, digital innovation and application development, while reinforcing its role as a premier centre for military technology education.
The success of the MCTE teams at the national competition underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to nurturing technological talent and encouraging innovation in areas such as cyber defence, artificial intelligence and information security.
The accomplishment also aligns with the Armed Forces’ broader vision of leveraging indigenous innovation and advanced technologies to build a future-ready, digitally empowered force capable of addressing evolving security challenges.
