AI Excellence: SMVITM Students Emerge Winners at Google Build with Gemma

Students of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), Bantakal, have brought laurels to the institution by securing First Place at the prestigious Google Build with Gemma Hackathon, organized by Kaggle and hosted at M.S. Ramaiah College, Bengaluru, on July 18, 2026.

The winning team comprised Ms. Anshika, Mr. Ashley Fernandes, and Mr. Chethan V. Kotian, under the mentorship of Dr. Renita Sharon Monis. In recognition of their outstanding innovation, the team was awarded a cash prize of USD 425.

The students developed AuditGemma, an AI-powered compliance and risk assessment platform designed for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and SME lenders. Built using Google’s Gemma AI models, the platform automates financial document analysis, detects potential fraud indicators, assists with regulatory compliance, and accelerates loan processing. By streamlining these critical operations, AuditGemma enhances efficiency, minimizes operational risks, and supports more informed lending decisions.

The achievement highlights the technical expertise, innovation, and problem-solving capabilities of SMVITM students in the field of Artificial Intelligence and financial technology. Competing against talented teams from across the country, the students demonstrated exceptional creativity and practical application of AI to address real-world industry challenges.

The Management, CEO, and Principal of SMVITM congratulated the students and their mentor on this remarkable accomplishment and conveyed their best wishes for continued success in future national and international competitions.