About CASTILO’25
CASTILO’25 was a national-level technical symposium hosted by Annapoorna Engineering College, specifically designed for Civil Engineering students. This prestigious event aimed to enhance students’ technical skills and creativity through various competitive events such as Paper Presentation, Poster Presentation, Model Making, Design & Decode, Build IQ, and Structography.
The symposium served as a platform for young engineers to demonstrate innovation, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving while competing with peers from institutions across India.
Victorious Participation from SMVEC
Students from the Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC), actively participated in multiple events and brought home accolades. Their performances showcased a perfect blend of academic understanding and practical application.
BUILDIQ MCQ – First Place
Team Members:
- Vijay Keerthan
- Dinesh Bala
- Vasanth M
- Mohammed Afras H
(II Year Civil Engineering)
In this high-pressure quiz-style event that tested conceptual knowledge and application of civil engineering fundamentals, the second-year team from SMVEC emerged victorious. Their rapid thinking and command over subject matter helped them secure the First Place in this category.
BIOSCOPE – First Place
Team Members:
- Yukendran P
- Keerthivasan S
- Aakash (IV Year Civil Engineering)
BIOSCOPE offered students an opportunity to explore the creative side of engineering through visual storytelling and technical narration. The fourth-year team from SMVEC impressed the judges with their unique presentation and visual interpretation, earning First Place.
Paper Presentation – Second Place
Team Members:
- Yukendran P
- Keerthivasan S
- Aakash (IV Year Civil Engineering)
Demonstrating deep research, analytical insights, and effective communication, this team secured Second Place in the Paper Presentation category. Their topic reflected contemporary relevance and innovation in civil engineering practice.
Structography – Second Place
Team Members:
- Vijay Keerthan
- Dinesh Bala
- Vasanth M
- Mohammed Afras H (II Year Civil Engineering)
This event tested the students’ ability to interpret and analyze structural diagrams. The second-year team exhibited clarity in design reading and technical drafting, earning them a Second-Place finish.
Design and Decode – Second Place
Team Members:
- Yukendran P
- Keerthi Vasan S
- Aakash (IV Year Civil Engineering)
Combining logic, creativity, and real-world problem-solving, this event challenged participants to provide structural solutions based on clues and incomplete data. The final-year team’s innovative approach earned them a Second Place win.
Crowning Glory: Overall Championship
With top positions across five major events, SMVEC earned the highest cumulative score, winning the Overall Championship Trophy. This achievement is not just a reflection of academic excellence but also of the institution’s culture of mentorship, innovation, and student empowerment.
Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their commendable achievements and for bringing laurels to SMVEC.
