BAI EMERGE 2026 – All Kerala Civil Engineering Students Competition

The student chapter of Builders Association of India of our Department hosted the North Zonal Preliminary Round of BAI EMERGE 2026, an All Kerala Civil Engineering Students Competition organised by the Builders Association of India (BAI), Cochin Centre, on 24 October 2026. The theme of the event was “Innovate. Elevate. Transform.”

The competition saw 30 Participants from Five campuses from our zone. The event featured three exciting rounds designed to test different aspects of civil engineering expertise.

The first round was a Product Identification Round, where participants were challenged to identify various construction materials developed by FOSROC by the conducting test on it. The second round was a Technical Quiz, which tested the students' knowledge of fundamental concepts, recent developments and practical applications in civil engineering. The final round was an engaging Debate, providing participants with an opportunity to demonstrate their critical thinking, articulation, teamwork and ability to defend their perspectives on contemporary issues in the construction sector.

All three rounds witnessed enthusiastic participation and healthy competition among the teams. At the conclusion of the competition, AWH Engineering College emerged as the winners, securing the first prize of ₹15,000. Our Team, secured the runner-up position, receiving a cash prize of ₹10,000.

BAI EMERGE 2026 was a valuable learning experience for the participating students, fostering a spirit of innovation, professional excellence and healthy competition. The event also strengthened the connection between academia and industry.

The successful conduct of the zonal preliminary round at FISAT marked another significant step in promoting industry-oriented learning and professional engagement among budding civil engineers. The winners will proceed to attend the state level event to be held at Kochi in December 2026.

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Rinu J Achison, AP CE