Hyderabad, Mar 2: The four-day BAJA SAEINDIA 2026 mBAJA category competitions held at B V Raju Institute of Technology Narsapur, Hyderabad, concluded successfully today with thrilling final racing events.
The event was graced by the Additional Superintendent of Police, Medak District, Shri C.S. Mahender, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, he congratulated all participating teams and encouraged students to uphold sportsmanship and enthusiasm. He formally flagged off the final race by waving the green flag.
Representatives from Sri Vishnu Educational Society, including Secretary Shri Aditya Vissam and Joint Secretary Shri Sai Sumanth, attended the program. They stated that hosting such large-scale national competitions in South India is a significant achievement and that conducting the event consecutively in 2024, 2025, and 2026 is a matter of pride for the institution. They conveyed their best wishes to all participating students.
During the valedictory ceremony, the Principal of BVRIT, Dr. Sanjay Dubey, in his keynote address, mentioned that this is the third time the college has hosted national-level BAJA competitions. He highlighted that under the visionary leadership of the Chairman of Sri Vishnu Educational Society, Shri K. V. Vishnu Raju, the institution continuously strives to promote core engineering education and enhance employment opportunities for students. The successful organization of this large-scale and prestigious competition reflects that vision.
The event was also attended by distinguished guests including Shri Mahesh Babu, Managing Director of Olectra; Dr. G. Nagarajan, President of SAEINDIA; Shri Shuhei Koyen, B2B Sales and Marketing Advisor, HIPPI; and Shri Shravan Kumar, Territory Manager – Retail, Bharat Petroleum. They congratulated all the teams and appreciated the collective efforts behind the successful conduct of the event.
Shri Balraj Subramanian, Chairman, BAJA SAEINDIA Organizing Committee, and Dr. K.C. Vora, Advisor, BAJA SAEINDIA, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the immense support extended by all stakeholders and especially appreciated BVRIT for its outstanding organizational efforts.
The event Convener Shri Ali Sayed and Joint Convener Dr. Vemula Murali Krishna, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, BVRIT, informed that around 1,500 students from 11 states across the country participated in the competition. A total of 51 buggies were registered, out of which 32 qualified for the final endurance race. Participation included 13 teams from Maharashtra, 9 from Tamil Nadu, 4 each from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana, 2 each from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh, and one team each from Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab.
Winners of BAJA SAEINDIA 2026:
First Prize: MIT World Peace University, Pune
Second Prize: KLE Technological University, Karnataka
Third Prize: D Y Patil College of Engineering and Technology, Kolhapur
Vehicle Stability – Second Prize: Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Andhra Pradesh
Vehicle Manufacturing Excellence – First Prize: Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women
Vehicle Computer Aided Engineering – First Prize: Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women
Dr. Muthu Lagu from B V Raju Institute of Technology was selected as the recipient of the prestigious Dronacharya Award – BAJA SAEINDIA 2026.
Several dignitaries including Shri Manoneeth Singh, Advisor Vishnu Motor Sports; Static and Dynamic Event Coordinators Dr. K. Rayudu, Dr. Ch. Madhubabu, Dr. D. V. Raju; Event Organizer Dr. Varun, Head of Mechanical Engineering, BVRIT; Principal Dr. Sanjay Dubey; Director Dr. Lakshmi Prasad; Organizing Committee Chairman Shri Balraj Subramanian; Advisor Dr. K.C. Vora; College Manager Shri B. Bapiraju; and Administrative Officer Shri T.L.N. Suresh were present at the event.
The management and administration of B V Raju Institute of Technology played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and grand success of BAJA SAEINDIA 2026.