Student Coordinator:
Mr. Shubham Dawre (BE), Mr. Pranav Katu (BE), Mr. Vidyasagar Gadge (BE), Mr. Paras Kadam (BE), Mr. Rohit Chavan(BE), Mr. Vinod (BE), Miss. Nupur (BE), Miss. Ishwari Gade(BE), Mr. Raj Gade(BE), Mr. Amit thakur(SE), Harshada Nimbarte(SE), Saundarya Gore, Sakshi Borle (BE), Miss. Ashwini Deasale (BE), Miss. Prajakta Bhosale (TE), Miss. Radhika Ghodke (TE), Mr. Shubham Jagtap (TE), Miss. Mansvi Awate (SE), Miss. Harshita Jadhav (SE), Mr. Omkar Galande (SE), Mr.Yuvraj Gore (BE)

Participants: SE Students and Faculty Members

Class: SE A & B

Venue: Department of Electrical Engineering, ZCOER.

Detailed Schedule of Program:

1. Introduction

ZHEP 2.0 (Zero Hour Engineering Project 2.0) was organized by the Electrical Engineering Students’ Association (EESA) of the Electrical Engineering Department with the objective of promoting innovation, hands-on learning, and the development of practical engineering solutions. This Project-Based Learning (PBL) exhibition-competition aimed to evaluate the technical skills of students and encourage application-oriented learning aligned with real-world electrical engineering challenges.

2. Objectives

The major objectives of ZHEP 2.0 were:

• To enhance students’ understanding of electrical engineering concepts through hands- on project development.
• To cultivate problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork among
• To provide a platform for showcasing innovative and socially relevant engineering
• To bridge theoretical learning with practical implementation through          PBL
• To assess students’ creativity, technical skills, and presentation

3. Event Details

• Event Name: ZHEP 0 – PBL Project Competition
• Organized By: EESA Committee, Electrical Engineering Department
• Date of Event: 20/11/2025
• Venue: Electrical Machine Lab

The event featured project demonstrations by students from various years, focusing on innovative applications of electrical engineering, automation, renewable energy, control systems, and power electronics.

4. Project Domains

Students presented projects across various electrical engineering domains, including:

• Power Systems
  • Microgrid models
  • Transmission and distribution automation
  • Load flow and fault analysis systems
• Electrical Machines & Drives
  • Speed control of motors
  • Efficient motor driver circuits
  • BLDC and induction motor applications
• Power Electronics
  • DC–DC converters
  • Inverter-based systems
  • Smart LED driver circuits
• Renewable Energy
  • Solar power optimization systems
  • Hybrid renewable models
  • Energy monitoring and management
• Control Systems & Automation
  • Sensor-based automation
  • IoT-enabled monitoring systems
  • Smart energy controllers

5. Judging Criteria

The projects were evaluated based on:

1. Problem Identification & Relevance
2. Innovation & Creativity
3. Technical Design & Methodology
4. Practical Implementation & Functionality
5. Feasibility, Scalability & Real-world Application
6. Presentation, Clarity & Documentation

7. Event Highlights

• Active participation from [number] student teams from all
• Display of high-quality electrical engineering prototypes and
• Judges appreciated the creativity and practical relevance of the
• Students effectively used PBL methodology to apply theoretical
• Several projects focused on sustainability, smart energy, and industrial

7. Awards & Recognitions

Certificates and awards were presented to the best-performing teams.

SY-A (PBL)

• First Prize: [Automatic Solar Tracker – Ganesh Adhav, Aryan Mundave, Pranav Jadhav, Suyash Bichukale]
• Second Prize: [Smart Home Automation Through Wireless Switch – Tejas Lande, Neha Rana, Onkar Katake, Tanisha Khapre]

SY-B (PBL)

• First Prize: [Line Follower Robot – Hitesh Pahi, Adarsh Shelke, Pranav Siddha, Yuvra Saat]
• Second Prize: [Gas Leakage Detector – Dipak Bhosle, Vaishnavi Kondhare, Sakshi Salunkhe, Shreya Pawar AND Robotic ARM – Amit Thakur, Samir Vidhate, Atharv Ghodke, Arjun Patil]

SY-B (NA Kit)

• First Prize: [Automatic Street Light Controller Using LDR and Relay – Nagose Aditya A., Prathmesh Ranamde, Akash Patane, Darshan Patil]

8. Outcomes of the Competition

The ZHEP 2.0 PBL competition successfully achieved its goals:

• Strengthened students’ practical understanding of core electrical engineering
• Improved communication, leadership, and teamwork
• Encouraged research orientation and innovative
• Promoted industry-relevant project development and problem-
• Enhanced overall learning outcomes of the PBL

9. Conclusion

ZHEP 2.0, organized by the EESA Committee of the Electrical Engineering Department, proved to be an excellent platform for students to showcase their engineering capabilities and innovations. The competition fostered creativity, technical proficiency, and a deeper understanding of practical applications. The event concluded with appreciation for all participants, faculty members, judges, and organizers for making ZHEP 2.0 a successful and enriching experience.