Chitkara University Hosts Nation’s Brightest Minds in Engineering for BAJA SAEINDIA

Chitkara University hosted the Virtual Round of BAJA SAEINDIA 2025, bringing together over 200 teams from across the nation to redefine automotive engineering and innovation. The event, a cornerstone in the field of vehicle design and sustainability, showcased the brightest young engineering talent as they presented groundbreaking ideas for the future of mobility.

Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University, expressed immense pride in the university’s enduring collaboration with BAJA SAEINDIA. She highlighted the platform’s transformative role in empowering students to innovate and excel in the ever-evolving automotive industry. Dr. Sandhir Sharma, Vice Chancellor, emphasised Chitkara University’s unwavering commitment to nurturing industry-ready professionals and fostering cutting-edge talent in engineering disciplines.

The Virtual Round was graced by esteemed guests, including Dr. K. C. Vora, Advisor, BAJA SAEINDIA, and industry leaders such as Charu Yadav, General Manager, and Shashank Sharma, Territory Manager, Retail, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. Their insights illuminated the critical role of academia-industry collaboration in advancing sustainable solutions and innovations in the automotive sector. Adding to the event’s prominence was Ruturaj Patil, Convener of the Virtual Round and a BAJA SAEINDIA alumnus, who shared his journey and inspired participants to push the boundaries of creativity and technology.

BAJA SAEINDIA is a prestigious platform that not only challenges students to design and build vehicles but also encourages them to address sustainability and real-world problems in mobility. The upcoming phases will feature diverse categories, including mBAJA, hBAJA, eBAJA, and aBAJA, where teams will continue to demonstrate their engineering prowess and innovative approaches.

Chitkara University remains at the forefront of fostering a smarter and more sustainable future in mobility. The institution’s continued collaboration with BAJA SAEINDIA underscores its commitment to providing students with opportunities to excel on national and international platforms while shaping the future of engineering education.