SAS and Goa Institute of Management Betathon

Mumbai Mumbai: SAS, a leader in data and AI, in partnership with Goa Institute of Management (GIM), is thrilled to announce the grand success of the 6th Annual Bitathon 2025. This premier national-level competition organised at GIM by SAS and Cognition – Data Science and Analytics Club witnessed an impressive attendance with over 2000 registrations and 698 teams from colleges across India, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for data-driven problem-solving among students.

This year’s theme – ‘Blurring Boundaries: When Business Meets Technology Meets People’ challenged participants to solve data-driven problems that demand innovative thinking and actionable insights and gave aspiring data scientists a chance to learn from industry leaders, network with peers, and gain national recognition for their talent.

Bhuvan Nijhawan, Senior Director, Education – Asia Pacific, SAS, said, “Each year, the Bitathon teams outshine their predecessors, showcasing remarkable talent. By bringing together the brightest minds to tackle real-world challenges, we aim to empower them with the insights and skills they need to succeed in the age of AI and analytics. Partnering with institutions like the Goa Institute of Management reinforces our shared vision of fostering innovation and preparing future leaders for a data-driven world. Bitathon 2025 exemplifies our commitment to nurturing India’s next generation of data science professionals.” Dr. Anup Maurya, Associate Professor – Big Data Analytics at Goa Institute of Management, said, “At Goa Institute of Management, we are committed to fostering an environment that combines academic rigor with practical innovation. Bitathon 2025, in collaboration with SAS, serves as a platform to inspire creativity and precision among participants as they explore the transformational potential of data science. We are thrilled to see the innovative solutions presented by this year’s teams.”