MGIT Students Win Hacktoberfest Hack Day Hyderabad 2026 with Health-Tech Prototype “Vitalis”

News Date : 03 Oct 2026     News Report

Dateline: Hyderabad, October 3, 2026

Students of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology (MGIT), Hyderabad, won the Hacktoberfest Hack Day Hyderabad 2026, organized by React Hyderabad on October 3, 2026, at Thoughtworks, Rajapushpa Summit, Hyderabad.

Competing against several talented teams, the MGIT team took first place with Vitalis, a health-focused web application. Vitalis helps users assess potential health risks and receive clear, useful health insights through an accessible digital platform. Within the hackathon’s timeframe, the team designed, developed, deployed, and presented a fully working prototype, which impressed the judges with its practical value and technical execution.

In recognition of their performance, each team member received prizes worth ₹10,000.

The Winning Team

The hackathon let the students demonstrate their skills in web development, problem-solving, teamwork, rapid prototyping, presentation, and open-source contribution. These are the competencies that MGIT continues to build through its project-based learning culture.

The Management, Principal, Heads of Departments, and Staff of MGIT congratulated the winners on their achievement and for bringing laurels to the institution.