Bhopal: Team Avitar Motorsports from the School
of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Bhopal,
delivered a standout performance at the recently concluded SAE India H-BAJA
2026, held at the NATRAX facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The event
brought together the country’s leading collegiate motorsport teams alongside
senior representatives from SAE India, automobile manufacturers, testing
agencies, and emerging mobility startups.
Competing in the newly introduced
hydrogen-powered H-BAJA category, Team Avitar demonstrated strong technical
depth, design thinking, and industry readiness. The team secured All India Rank
2 (1st Runner-Up) in the Sales Presentation, underscoring its ability to
convert complex engineering solutions into compelling, market-ready
propositions. It also achieved AIR 2 in the Sustainability Event (Virtual
Round), reflecting a clear focus on clean energy adoption and responsible
vehicle engineering.
Further reinforcing its national
standing, Team Avitar ranked AIR 10 in Cost Presentation, AIR 10 in CAE
(Computer Aided Engineering), and AIR 12 in the Design Presentation, competing
against some of the most accomplished student teams in the country. The team
successfully cleared the stringent HCNG Kit Inspection and finished with an
overall All India Rank of 17, marking a consistent all-round performance across
technical and managerial domains.
A highlight for the institution
was the conferment of the Dronacharya Award for Best Faculty Advisor on Dr.
Prashant G.K., in recognition of his exemplary mentorship and leadership. The
team operates under the guidance of the university’s senior leadership,
including the Pro-Vice Chancellor, the Registrar, and the Principal of the
School of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. S. Balaguru.
Team Avitar Motorsports
acknowledged the sustained encouragement and support from the VIT Bhopal
management, particularly in providing advanced infrastructure, resources, and
academic flexibility. The achievement reflects the university’s emphasis on
experiential learning and competitive engineering platforms, translating
classroom knowledge into national-level success and reinforcing VIT Bhopal’s
growing presence in sustainable mobility and motorsport engineering.