Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

InnoQuest: Mini Project Exhibition & Competition

Empowering Student Creativity • Hardware Prototyping • Real-World Engineering Applications

InnoQuest is the flagship mini-project exhibition and intra-cohort competition organized by the Department of EXTC at Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT). The exhibition provides a dynamic, hands-on platform for Second and Third Year students to demonstrate functional working prototypes across IoT, Embedded Systems, Mobile Robotics, Automation, Healthcare, and Telecommunications.

45+

Prototypes (3 Editions)

135+

TE EXTC Innovators

₹10,500+

Cash Awards Pool

3 Editions

2025–26, 2024–25, 2023–24

Official InnoQuest Exhibition Reports (PDF)

Download the signed documentation, project abstracts, evaluation rubric sheets, and photographic proceedings for all editions.

Report 2025–26 (PDF) Report 2024–25 (PDF) Report 2023–24 (PDF) View Embedded PDF

Academic Year 2025–26 • Odd Semester

InnoQuest 2025–26: Mini Project Exhibition & Competition

Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering • Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai (Autonomous)

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31 October 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Labs 4, 6 & 7 (1st Floor, C-Wing) & Fr. Mondini Hall 72 Participants • 19 Innovative TE EXTC Teams Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Aparna M. Telgote

Event Overview

The Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (EXTC) at Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT) proudly organized InnoQuest 2025–26 on 31st October 2025.

The event commenced at 9:30 am with an inauguration ceremony by Fr. Mylin Noronha sdb, Assistant Director DBC and Administrator, DBCL, who inspired students to innovate boldly and integrate practical hands-on engineering with theoretical principles.

The project exhibition continued until 12:30 pm across specialized department laboratories (Lab 4, Lab 6, and Lab 7). A total of 72 students from Third Year EXTC presented 19 innovative working projects across cutting-edge domains including IoT, Embedded Systems, Mobile Robotics, Healthcare Monitoring, Automation, and Telecommunication.

A rigorous evaluation was conducted by an esteemed panel of faculty judges alongside final-year (BE) student peer mentors, evaluating teams on criteria mapped to Program Outcomes (POs): problem identification, technical design, real-world relevance, working prototype fidelity, and team presentation. The exhibition concluded with a grand valedictory and prize distribution at 2:30 pm in Fr. Mondini Hall.

Event Objectives

Showcase Creativity and Innovation: Provide a platform for students to demonstrate innovative and technical abilities through project-based learning.
Encourage Practical Application: Motivate students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems and develop fully working prototypes.
Inspire Younger Students: Create enthusiasm among FE & SE students by exposing them to advanced project work in the EXTC domain.

Key Event Outcomes

19 Unique Projects Displayed: Addressing social, health, agricultural, and industrial challenges.
Collaborative Learning: Fostering multidisciplinary problem-solving and rigorous technical discussions.
Motivation for Juniors: Inspiring lower-semester students to engage in project development early.

InnoQuest 2025–26 Winners & Cash Prizes

Felicitated with cash awards of ₹3,000, ₹2,000, and ₹1,000 for securing top honours

Total Prize Pool: ₹6,000

1st Place Winner ₹3,000 Cash Prize

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IoT Based Smart Inhaler

Group 13 • Lab 7

Team Members:

Paktekar Mrunmai Ramesh (Roll 30)
Dewoolkar Kripa Seema (Roll 12)
Puranik Aryan Milind (Roll 35)
Gidh Saeesh Rahul (Roll 15)

Guide: Prof. Dr. Aparna M. Telgote

2nd Place Winner ₹2,000 Cash Prize

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Care-Talk

Group 2 • Lab 6

Team Members:

Jain Yashvi Kishor (Roll 18)
Saha Anu Arunkumar (Roll 38)
Tare Dhruv Rahul (Roll 45)
Vipaak Gaikwad Sudheer (Roll 46)

Guide: Prof. Dr. Aparna M. Telgote

3rd Place Winner ₹1,000 Cash Prize

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IoT-Enabled Weather Station using ESP32

Group 19 • Lab 7

Team Members:

Nabeela Ansari
Prathamesh Yerekar
Jamnekar Vishakha (Roll 20)
Sushant Patil (Roll 32)

Guide: Prof. Dr. Aparna M. Telgote

Exhibition Highlights & Working Demos (2025–26)

Smart City & Automation Working Model

Mobile Controlled Robotic Arm Demo

Faculty Coordinator & TE EXTC Innovators

Academic Year 2024–25 • Odd Semester

InnoQuest 2024–25: Mini Project Exhibition & Competition

Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering • Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla West, Mumbai

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4 October 2024 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Labs 4 & 6 (1st Floor, C-Wing) & Fr. Mondini Hall 51 Participants • 12 EXTC Teams Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Aparna M. Telgote

Detailed Report & Overview

The Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Don Bosco Institute of Technology proudly hosted the SE and TE Students' Mini Project Exhibition InnoQuest 2024–25 on October 4, 2024 in C-Wing, 1st Floor EXTC Labs.

The exhibition served as an interactive and competitive platform for students to demonstrate functional engineering models. The exhibition aimed to stimulate curiosity, promote peer learning, and inspire First Year (FE) and ITI students to engage early in problem-solving and apply theoretical concepts from electronics and telecommunications into tangible hardware.

A total of 12 teams from EXTC exhibited projects. The event concluded with an exhilarating prize distribution ceremony held in Fr. Mondini Hall (4th Floor, C-Wing) to honour the dedicated student teams for their innovative spirit.

Key Exhibition Pillars

Creativity & Innovation: Providing an experiential avenue to exhibit creative and technical capabilities.
Practical Application: Bridging classroom theory to real-world embedded, biomedical, and communication challenges.
Junior Engagement: Inspiring FE and ITI scholars to undertake multidisciplinary electronics ventures.

Inauguration Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • C-Wing Labs

InnoQuest 2024–25 Winners

1st Place

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Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Group 4

Members:

• Prathamesh Kurdekar
• Jero Royston Poobalarayan
• Nisha Snigh
• Yashi Nimje

2nd Place

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Mining Safety and Monitoring System using STM32

Group 9

Members:

• Aftab Shaikh
• Aditya Punekar
• Umair Shaikh
• Sarvesh Thorat

3rd Place

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Water Cleaning Robot

Group 3

Members:

• Gopal Jha
• Jasmit Ganvir
• Omkar Dhebe
• Nomaan Choudhary

3rd Place (Tied)

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Secure Package Reception Box

Group 7

Members:

• Jaden Fernandes
• Ayush Gajbhiye
• Priyanshu Sakharkar
• Soham Ghadigaonkar

InnoQuest 2024–25 Photographic Highlights

Demonstrating Prototype Hardware & Sensor Telemetry to Faculty & Dignitaries

Interactive Technical Presentation Session with Audience

Academic Year 2023–24 • Inaugural TE Edition

“InnoQuest 23”: Mini Project Exhibition Report – 2023-24

Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering • Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla West, Mumbai

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3 November 2023 C Wing, 1st Floor EXTC Labs & Fr. Mondini Hall 14 Teams • Subject: Miniproject 2A (TE EXTC) Faculty: Mr. Jithin Isaac & Ms. Aparna M. Telgote (Co-ordinator)

Vision

“Exhibitions of mini projects are like windows into the future, where innovation meets imagination.” — InnoQuest 23 Motto

Event Overview & Community Impact

The Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (EXTC) at Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT) presented the culmination of creativity and technical prowess at the SE and TE Students' Mini Project Exhibition InnoQuest 2023-24, held on the 3rd of November, 2023 at the C Wing, 1st Floor, EXTC labs.

The Mini Project Exhibition served as a comprehensive platform combining a technical mini-project competition with an interactive exhibition. It provided a dedicated venue for Third Year students to exhibit their semester-long work, foster open-ended discussions, and demonstrate the immense real-world potential of hardware prototypes. The event also actively motivated first-year and ITI students to explore practical engineering applications early.

A total of 14 student teams participated in this event. The exhibition concluded with an inspiring valedictory ceremony in Fr. Mondini Hall (4th Floor, C-Wing) where winning teams received cash prizes and certificates of technical excellence.

Key Outcomes

Diverse Array of Projects: From STM32 DSP audio processing and digital frequency meters to LoRa communications and cleaning robotics.
Interactive Discussions: Vibrant atmosphere of knowledge exchange between students, faculty mentors, and DBIT management.
Junior Inspiration: Ignite curiosity among lower-cohort students into the realm of hardware design.

1st Prize Stage Ceremony with Dignitaries • Fr. Mondini Hall

InnoQuest 2023–24 Winners & Cash Awards

Awarded cash prizes and certificates honoring dedication and technical excellence

Cash Awards: ₹4,500+

1st Prize ₹2,000

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Cleaning Bot

Group 9

Team Members:

Dibyarupa Pradhan (Leader - 44)
• Rutvik K Patil (Roll 43)
• Premkumar Singh (Roll 54)
• Mayur Sonar (Roll 55)

2nd Prize ₹1,500

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Digital frequency meter

Group 12

Team Members:

Diya Rai (Leader - 46)
• Vighnesh Pai (Roll 38)
• Kshitija Zodge (Roll 65)
• Annany Zadbuke (Roll 64)

3rd Prize ₹1,000

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BLE Notice Board

Group 1

Team Members:

Girish Sangare (Leader - 47)
• Ann Vincent (Roll 7)
• Shafik Shaikh (Roll 50)
• Suraj Golambade (Roll 14)

Consolation Special Merit

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Audio Transmitter using LoRa

Group 3

Team Members:

Palak Tiwari (Leader - 61)
• Kirti Teli (Roll 59)
• Raza Ansari (Roll 2)
• Aditya Jadhav (Roll 15)

InnoQuest 2023–24 Full Project Roster (14 Teams)

Grp	Project Title	Group Leader	Team Members	Recognition
Grp 1	BLE Notice Board	Girish Sangare (47)	Ann Vincent (7), Shafik Shaikh (50), Suraj Golambade (14)	3rd Prize (₹1k)
Grp 2	GPS Bicycle Theft	Prathamesh Vasta (62)	Kartik Kunder (29), Anup Chiplunkar (5), Akshay Talekar (57)	—
Grp 3	Audio Transmitter using LoRa	Palak Tiwari (61)	Kirti Teli (59), Raza Ansari (2), Aditya Jadhav (15)	Consolation
Grp 4	Biometric Door Lock	Mrunal Suplekar (56)	Suhani Sawant (48), Manasi Dhotre (11), Mansi Madrewar (31)	—
Grp 5	Data Logger	Mohd Arif (25)	Shaikh Mohd Daanyaal (49), Khan Munawar (23), Faiz Chougule (8)	—
Grp 6	Audio Capture using STM32	Pooja Kadam (19)	Yash Garje (12), Anas Ansari (1), Khushi Shetty (51)	—
Grp 7	DSP Audio effect using STM32	Amey Bhombade (3)	Raj Mohite (34), Bhavesh Patil (42), Sanjeet Prajapati (45)	—
Grp 8	Automatic Car wiper	Ananya Boliyar (4)	Sakshi Shidruk (52), Nikhilesh Tumma (62), Prathamesh Tadas (57)	—
Grp 9	Cleaning Bot	Dibyarupa Pradhan (44)	Rutvik K Patil (43), Premkumar Singh (54), Mayur Sonar (55)	1st Prize (₹2k)
Grp 10	Measure Tilt angle	Aman Khan (22)	Hiten Chowdhary (9), Saud Khan (24), Sagar Parmar (40)	—
Grp 11	pH Monitoring System using STM32	Mayuri Kadam (18)	Sumith Kumar (28), Rohit Mali (32), Himanshu Jogi (16)	—
Grp 12	Digital frequency meter	Diya Rai (46)	Vighnesh Pai (38), Kshitija Zodge (65), Annany Zadbuke (64)	2nd Prize (₹1.5k)
Grp 13	Blind Stick using STM32	Vedant Pagare (36)	Atharv Parrey (41), Kiran Rupanwar (26), Prince Kumar (27)	—
Grp 14	Soil Moisture Irrigation System	Chaitanya	Vinay, Pritam, Yogendra	—

InnoQuest 2023–24 Photographic Gallery

Wheeled Robot Prototype Demo (2023)

Poster & Telemetry Demo (2023)

Cleaning Bot Live Demonstration (2023)

3rd Prize Stage Felicitation • Fr. Mondini Hall

1st Prize Winners with Faculty & Authorities • Fr. Mondini Hall

InnoQuest 2025–26 Exhibited Projects Directory

Complete roster of 19 Third Year EXTC working models demonstrated across department labs

Grp	Project Title & Domain	Team Members & Roll Nos.	Guide	Lab Venue	Award
Grp 1	Offline Communication System Communication & Networking	Botle Sumit Jagdish (5), Shejwal Janhavi Dilip (41), Mascarenhas Blossom Brian (25), Shetty Nikhil Dayananda (42)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 6	—
Grp 2	Care-Talk Assistive Tech • Healthcare	Jain Yashvi Kishor (18), Saha Anu Arunkumar (38), Tare Dhruv Rahul (45), Vipaak Gaikwad Sudheer (46)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 6	2nd Place (₹2k)
Grp 3	Mobile Controlled Robotic Arm Robotics • Wireless Control	Pawar Sneha Suresh (33), Dafedar Ibrahim Masood (8), Nyalapelli Kartik Yadagiri (29), Nellithanath Daniel Joseph (28)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 6	—
Grp 4	LoRa based rescue system with live mapping LoRa • GIS & Emergency Telemetry	Gokhale Harshali Narendra (16), Jaiswal Yukita Jagdish (19), Mediboina Pritika Krishnarao (26), Gaonkar Samiksha Narayan (14), Dalvi Amey Sandip (9)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 6	—
Grp 5	IRIS Mesh Network Rescue System Mesh Networking • Disaster Response	Hande Netra Nitin (17), Shinde Jashith (43), Labde Kapil Shivnath (24), Jangam Aayush Shailesh (49)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 6	—
Grp 6	Energy Monitoring System and Automation Energy Telemetry • Smart Grid	Badhe Atharva Sanjay (2), Bait Nirmiti Babu (3), Harad Harshad Ramesh (71)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 6	—
Grp 7	AI Enhanced Smart Air Quality & Pollution Monitoring & Prediction System AI/ML • Pollution Analytics	Khan Mohd. Moin Afroz (54), Salunke Sakshi Santosh (50), Mishra Soham, Khan Mohammed Shayan (23)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 4	—
Grp 8	e-Mandi Live Price Display Agritech • Dynamic Telemetry	Munj Kanishq Ramdatt (74), Kharat Prabhat Prakash (59), Hiremath Abhiroop Vijay (55), Kanse Mangesh (76)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 4	—
Grp 9	Smart Aquarium pH & Water Quality Monitor using ESP32 ESP32 • Bio-Sensing IoT	Adharsh Dudhkar, Myron Dias, Bhalerao Akanksha (67), Abhishekh Dube (56)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 4	—
Grp 10	IoT Based Circuit Breaker using STM32 STM32 Microcontroller • Industrial Protection	Ansari Araf Asif (64), Chourasiya Ayush (7), Mebin Kurishinkal, Shaikh Mohammad Maroof (63)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 4	—
Grp 11	Smart Plastic Bottle Collection & Reward System Smart Waste • RFID / Gamification	Khan Ayan Rizwan (73), Mulla Fahaam Aziz (77), Dikonda Vinay Prabhakar (72), Shaikh Mohdtaheef (62)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 4	—
Grp 12	Water Quality Monitoring & Purifier Water Purification • Sensor Automation	Deepak Ramesh Sakha (10), Deshmukh Anant Hemant (11), Salunkhe Jai Mangesh (39), Sharma Raman Lalchand (40)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 4	—
Grp 13	IoT Based Smart Inhaler Smart Healthcare • Biomedical Telemetry	Paktekar Mrunmai Ramesh (30), Dewoolkar Kripa Seema (12), Puranik Aryan Milind (35), Gidh Saeesh Rahul (15)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 7	1st Place (₹3k)
Grp 14	Robotic Air Quality Monitoring System Mobile Robotics • Gas Sensing	Siddique Mohd Atif (44), Philse Shravan (34), Rai Harsh Santosh (36), Yadav Vinayak Satish (47)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 7	—
Grp 15	Automated Pest Control for Agriculture Agricultural Electronics • Automated Sprayers	Patilkadan Jancy (68)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 7	—
Grp 16	Smart IV Monitoring for Hospitals Hospital IoT • Fluid Level Alerting	Gajula Priya Venkatesh (13), Kamble Apurva Pradip (22), Bevanur Prajwala (4), Kurlekar Om (66), Patil Ishant Ishwar (69), Nadar Aakash (27), Pardeshi Parth (78)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 7	—
Grp 17	Fall Detection for Elderly People Wearable Sensors • Accelerometer Alerts	Parimi Gunavardhan (31), Rajguru Pooja (70), Garige Sandesh, Darnajaf Sayed	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 7	—
Grp 18	Automatic Waste Segregation System using STM32 STM32 Microcontroller • Waste Sorting	Raskar Akshay Sanjay (53), Auti Pratham Ganesh (51), Qureshi Mohd Anas (57), Jadhav Eshan (56)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 7	—
Grp 19	IoT-Enabled Weather Station using ESP32 ESP32 • Atmospheric Telemetry	Nabeela Ansari, Prathamesh Yerekar, Jamnekar Vishakha (20), Sushant Patil (32)	Prof. Aparna M. Telgote	EXTC Lab 7	3rd Place (₹1k)

Academic Evaluation Rubrics

Standardized Department Assessment Framework Mapped to NBA Program Outcomes (POs)

Criteria	Mapped POs	Assessment Indicators (Max 10M)
Problem Identification & Planning	PO1, PO2, PO3	Real-world/social problem clearly identified with strong planning, feasible timeline, and clear objectives.
Methodology, Analysis & System Design	PO3, PO4, PO5	Comprehensive analysis and comparison with existing systems; effective STM32/ESP32 implementation, well-justified components.
Social / Environmental / Industrial Relevance	PO6, PO7	Strong, sustainable, and measurable social/environmental/industrial impact clearly demonstrated.
Working Model / Functionality	PO3, PO5, PO11	Fully functional prototype demonstrating accuracy, reliability, hardware-software integration, and seamless operation.
Presentation & Teamwork	PO9, PO10, PO12	Excellent professional presentation; strong collaboration; demonstrates self-learning and initiative in continuous technologies.

Evaluation Panels

Evaluation panels comprised department faculty (Dr. Ashwini Kotrashetti, Ms. Hemalata, Ms. Namita, Mr. Kishore, Ms. Madhavi, Ms. Lakshmi Iyer, Mr. Ankur, Dr. Aparna Telgote, Ms. Poonam) and Final-Year (BE) mentors across Labs 4, 6, and 7.