In a major achievement that highlights India’s growing prowess in tech innovation, ten students from Galgotias University’s iOS Development Centre have been named winners of the prestigious Swift Student Challenge 2025, organised annually by Apple.
This highly competitive global contest celebrates young developers who demonstrate exceptional creativity and technical excellence using Swift Playgrounds, Apple’s platform for coding and app development. Out of thousands of entries worldwide, only 350 were selected, placing Galgotias’ students among the top young developers globally.
Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO of Galgotias University, the institution has consistently focused on fostering innovation and real-world problem solving through technology. This latest recognition not only showcases the students’ technical acumen but also strengthens the university’s global standing in emerging technologies.
Tech for Impact: Winning Projects with Purpose
The winning entries from Galgotias students tackled real-world challenges across education, healthcare, productivity, and sustainability. Highlights include:
- Tide Explorer – Visualizes the gravitational effects of the moon on Earth’s tides for interactive science learning.
- AlgoMaze – Transforms algorithm education into an engaging maze-based experience.
- MorseCode – A modern take on the classic system, gamifying communication learning.
- PronounceRight – Offers real-time pronunciation feedback using speech recognition.
- Elementum – A reimagined, immersive periodic table journey through chemical elements.
In the health tech space:
- Stress Relief Companion – Helps users manage anxiety through guided relaxation techniques.
- Svaraa – Raises awareness about reproductive health issues like PCOS and UTIs via gamification.
- MotionEase – Provides real-time relief from motion sickness using holistic methods.
Productivity and sustainability were also addressed with:
- GitTales – Simplifies Git learning with an interactive version control experience.
- CropCare – Assists farmers with crop health tracking and promotes organic farming.
Leadership Speaks
Dr. Dhruv Galgotia praised the achievement, stating, “The global recognition of our students is a testament to Galgotias University’s commitment to innovation, creativity, and excellence. These accomplishments affirm our vision of nurturing globally competitive, future-ready talent.”
He added, “This milestone not only brings pride to the university but also opens doors for our students to engage with Apple’s ecosystem and lead the next generation of tech-driven innovation.”
Faculty from the iOS Development Centre played a pivotal role in mentoring the students throughout their journey, from ideation to deployment. A senior mentor noted that students were trained to think beyond textbooks and develop solutions that truly address societal needs.
Voices of the Future
One of the winning students called the recognition a “life-changing experience,” adding that the exposure and mentorship received from the challenge have inspired them to continue developing solutions for meaningful social impact.
As Galgotias University continues to rise as a global hub for tech education and innovation, this success story stands as a shining example of what young minds can achieve with the right guidance, tools, and vision.
