GUVI, a prominent EdTech company nurtured at IIT-Madras and IIM-Ahmedabad, joined hands with the Government of Tamil Nadu to host the Naan Mudhalvan Hackathon 2025. The initiative sought to empower more than 2,500 students from across the state, with the goal of nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to solve real-world challenges through technology.
The competition unfolded in three structured phases. The first round was a 60-minute online multiple-choice test, which drew participation from 2,885 students. Out of these, the top 564 performers moved on to the second level.
In the second round, participants faced a more rigorous 60-minute assessment focused on advanced technical knowledge. This stage served as a filter to select the top 153 students who would compete in the final phase.
The concluding round was an offline hackathon conducted in three major cities. The 153 finalists worked in teams to develop innovative, practical solutions to pressing real-life problems. At the end of the challenge, 33 participants emerged as top performers and were officially recognized for their outstanding contributions.
To ensure students were well-prepared, GUVI delivered 45 hours of structured training through 12 interactive sessions led by industry experts. This curriculum was designed to sharpen participants’ technical capabilities, encourage out-of-the-box thinking, and better align their skills with the evolving needs of the tech industry.
This hackathon marks a continuation of GUVI’s partnership with the state’s Naan Mudhalvan initiative. It builds on the earlier success of another programme that provided training to over 82,500 students. These efforts reflect a broader commitment to nurturing a digitally proficient and innovation-driven youth workforce throughout Tamil Nadu.
Arun Prakash, CEO and Founder of GUVI, expressed gratitude for the partnership, stating, “At GUVI, we believe learning should be accessible, hands-on, and relevant to the times we live in. Through this partnership, we were able to train and inspire thousands of young minds to move beyond passive learning and start building real-world solutions. We are grateful to the Government of Tamil Nadu for entrusting us with this mission. Together, we are building a pipeline of tech talent that’s ready to lead and not just follow in the digital economy.”
Dr. M. Jayaprakasan, CEO of the Naan Mudhalvan Initiative, also promoted the collaboration effort by stating, “The Naan Mudhalvan scheme is designed to equip students with globally competitive skills. Our collaboration with GUVI ensures students don’t just learn theory—they apply it in real time. This is the essence of our Honourable Chief Minister’s vision, where youth are not just job-ready, but future-ready.”
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The Naan Mudhalvan Hackathon 2025 stands as a testament to the effective collaboration between educational institutions and government initiatives. By providing structured training and real-world problem-solving experiences, the program has significantly contributed to developing a skilled workforce poised to meet the challenges of the evolving technological landscape.
