Pahasara: AI-Powered Personalized Learning Platform
Championship-winning AI-powered educational platform connecting Sri Lankan students with personalized tutoring. Built for SLT Mobitel CodeBlaster Hackathon 2025.
Technologies
From 100+ Teams to Champions 🏆
I’m thrilled to announce that we (Yasiru Bandara, Kalana Lakshan, and I) have won the championship in the SLT Mobitel CodeBlaster Hackathon 2025 with our product Pahasara – an AI-powered personalized learning platform for Sri Lankan students.
The Journey
In this competition, over 100 teams from universities across Sri Lanka applied, and we were selected among the top 14 teams.
With the guidance and mentorship provided by SLT Mobitel, we:
- Designed the complete user experience
- Developed the entire product from scratch
- Integrated advanced AI tools
- Leveraged the MSpace platform for deployment
What is Pahasara?
Pahasara (meaning “light” or “clarity” in Sinhala) is an AI-powered personalized learning platform designed specifically for Sri Lankan students.
Key Features
🎯 Personalized Learning Paths
- AI analyzes each student’s learning style and pace
- Customized content recommendations based on performance
- Adaptive difficulty levels that grow with the student
🤝 Smart Tutor Matching
- Connect students with the right tutors based on subject expertise
- AI-powered matching algorithm considering learning preferences
- Real-time availability and scheduling
📊 Progress Tracking & Analytics
- Detailed insights into student performance
- Identify strengths and areas for improvement
- Parent and teacher dashboards for monitoring progress
🇱🇰 Built for Sri Lanka
- Localized content aligned with the Sri Lankan curriculum
- Support for Sinhala, Tamil, and English
- Accessible pricing for local students
The Competition
Selection Process
- 100+ teams applied from universities across Sri Lanka
- 14 teams selected for the final round
- Intensive mentorship and development period with SLT Mobitel
The Final Pitch
The final pitching session was held on 30th September 2025 at the Monarch Imperial, alongside the AI National Expo organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy, powered by SLT Mobitel.
After presenting our product to a panel of industry experts, we were honored to win the overall championship. 🎉
Recognition
The award ceremony was graced by:
- Deputy Minister of Digital Economy
- Industry professionals and tech leaders
- Entrepreneurs and innovators from across Sri Lanka
The Impact
This achievement is a major milestone in my journey as a developer and entrepreneur.
But more importantly, Pahasara represents our commitment to:
- Making quality education accessible to every Sri Lankan student
- Leveraging AI to personalize learning experiences
- Bridging the gap between students and quality tutors
- Contributing to Sri Lanka’s digital education ecosystem
Watch Our Journey
Try Pahasara
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Gratitude
A heartfelt thank you to:
- SLT Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd for providing this invaluable opportunity
- Ministry of Digital Economy for organizing the AI National Expo
- Our mentors and supporters who guided us throughout the journey
- My amazing teammates Yasiru Bandara and Kalana Lakshan
- Everyone who believed in our vision
This is just the beginning. We’re committed to making Pahasara a platform that truly transforms education in Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰
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Built with passion. Designed for impact. Serving Sri Lankan students.