M-BAJA and E-BAJA
A National level competition organized by SAEINDIA
EBAJA SEASON 2026
Resonance Racing India demonstrated resilience and determination in the 2026 season of eBAJA SAE India, securing an AIR 7 against strong national competition. Despite evolving challenges, the team delivered commendable performances across events, reflecting their technical capability and perseverance on and off the track. Each phase of the competition tested their adaptability, teamwork, and engineering insight, contributing to a well-earned national standing.
The team comprised 18 committed members under the leadership of Captain Mr. Sarthak Bhogil, with Vice Captains Gaurav Vannere and Aditya Katkar. Their guidance and collaborative spirit ensured steady progress throughout the season, making this achievement a proud chapter in the continued journey of Resonance Racing India.
With the transition towards an electric powertrain, our team embraced a new set of engineering challenges and opportunities. Developing an electric vehicle required expertise beyond conventional BAJA systems, prompting us to collaborate closely with industry professionals and domain experts. We received valuable guidance in motor selection and tuning, custom battery pack design and manufacturing, battery management integration, and electric powertrain optimization. To achieve our lightweight design objectives, we also explored advanced composite manufacturing techniques, including the use of carbon fibre for selected structural and non-structural components. These industry interactions accelerated our learning, helped us adopt best engineering practices, and enabled us to develop an efficient, reliable, and competition-ready electric BAJA vehicle.
MBAJA SEASON 2025
Resonance Racing India continued its legacy of excellence in the 2025 season of mBAJA SAE India, securing an impressive AIR 2. Competing with unwavering determination, the team showcased remarkable consistency across dynamic and static events, earning a total of 7 trophies. Each challenge on the field tested their endurance, innovation, and teamwork, pushing them to perform at their very best.
The team, comprising 20 dedicated members, was led by Captain Mr. Mahesh Shingote and Vice-Captain Raj Gugale. Their leadership fostered unity and resilience, guiding the team through intense preparation and high-pressure moments. This achievement stands as a testament to their hard work, passion, and the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence.
Our team actively collaborated with industry experts throughout the vehicle development cycle to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing. Camtech Technology provided precision CNC and VMC machining support for critical drivetrain components, while SSP Laser Cut delivered high-accuracy laser-cut parts. Gabriel India supported the research, development, validation, and manufacturing of our custom damper system, enabling us to optimize suspension performance. We also received valuable technical guidance from industry professionals during the development of custom components such as brake callipers, dampers, and other performance-critical systems, ensuring our designs were practical, manufacturable, and reliable. In addition, our alumni network played a vital role by mentoring the team during design reviews, validating engineering decisions, sharing past competition experience, and assisting in technical presentation and static event preparation. Their continuous guidance helped us refine our design approach and improve our overall competition readiness.
M-BAJA SEASON 2024
Resonance Racing India reached a remarkable milestone by securing AIR 1 in the 2024 season at mBAJA SAE India, held in January 2024. Competing against the nation’s finest teams, they delivered an exhilarating performance, dominating both dynamic and static events to claim an outstanding 11 trophies. Every run on the track reflected precision, resilience, and countless hours of dedication.
The team of 22 passionate members, led by Captain Mr. Manthan Muke and Vice-Captain Atharv Chirmure, showcased not just technical brilliance but unwavering team spirit. From late-night build sessions to high-pressure finals, their journey embodied perseverance and ambition, culminating in a proud and emotional victory for the entire AISSMS community.
To strengthen our manufacturing capabilities, we established strong industry connections with reliable manufacturing partners. Camtech Technology supported us with precision CNC and VMC machining of critical drivetrain components, C2M supplied high-quality OEM components, and SSP Laser Cut provided accurate laser-cut chassis and sheet metal parts. These collaborations enabled us to achieve high manufacturing accuracy, reduced lead time, and improved overall vehicle quality and reliability.
Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV)
About Resonance Racing
Resonance Racing is the official student motorsports team of AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune, established with the objective of providing engineering students an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world automotive challenges. The team designs, develops, manufactures, assembles, and validates competitive vehicles for participation in prestigious national engineering competitions.
Since its inception, Resonance Racing has evolved into a multidisciplinary technical team where students from various engineering disciplines collaborate to develop innovative mobility solutions. Through project-based learning, students gain practical exposure in vehicle design, manufacturing, testing, project management, leadership, and industrial collaboration.
The team’s journey began with the successful development of Go Kart racing vehicles and has expanded into advanced electric mobility through the Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) project. These initiatives reflect the institute’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and experiential engineering education.
Vision
To become a nationally recognized student motorsports team that promotes innovation, sustainable mobility, and engineering excellence through hands-on learning and research.
Team Organization
Resonance Racing functions through specialized technical and management divisions, including:
Vehicle Design, Chassis and Frame, Powertrain, Suspension and Steering, Braking System, Electrical and Electronics, Manufacturing, Testing and Validation, Cost and Documentation, Sponsorship and Marketing, Media and Public Relations
Faculty mentors provide technical guidance while encouraging students to independently plan, execute, and validate engineering solutions.
Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV)
Introduction
The Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) project represents Resonance Racing’s commitment to sustainable mobility and advanced automotive engineering. A REEV combines an electric propulsion system with an onboard range extender, enabling longer driving distances while reducing dependency on charging infrastructure.
The project provides students with practical exposure to electric vehicle technologies, energy management systems, battery integration, hybrid powertrain concepts, and intelligent vehicle control.
Major Objectives
- Design an efficient electric vehicle.
- Improve driving range through an onboard range extender.
- Optimize vehicle weight and energy consumption.
- Enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
- Promote environmentally sustainable transportation.
Student Learning Outcomes
Participation in the REEV project enables students to develop competencies in:
Electric vehicle technology, Battery management systems, CAD modelling, Vehicle dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Manufacturing processes, Project management, Technical documentation, Teamwork and leadership, Industrial interaction
The REEV project has become an excellent platform for nurturing innovation while preparing students for careers in the rapidly growing electric mobility sector.
REEV Competition at Bangalore
Resonance Racing Go Kart
Introduction
The Go Kart project is one of the flagship initiatives of Resonance Racing. It provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of automotive engineering through the complete vehicle development cycle—from conceptual design to final track validation.
Every year, students design, fabricate, assemble, test, and continuously improve their racing vehicle while complying with national competition standards.
Vehicle Development Process
The project follows a systematic engineering methodology:
Requirement Analysis, Concept Development, CAD Design, Engineering Analysis, Component Selection, Manufacturing, Assembly, Testing, Performance Evaluation, Design Improvement
Major Vehicle Subsystems
Chassis, Steering System, Suspension, Braking System, Transmission, Engine and Powertrain, Wheels and Tyres, Safety Systems
Skills Developed
Students gain valuable practical knowledge in:
CAD Modelling, Finite Element Analysis, Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing Technology, Welding and Fabrication, Machine Shop Practices, Quality Assurance, Project Planning, Budgeting and Cost Analysis, Technical Presentation, Sponsorship Management, Communication Skills
Competition Exposure
Participation in national Go Kart competitions provides students with opportunities to:
- Benchmark their engineering skills.
- Interact with automotive experts.
- Learn industry best practices.
- Experience competitive engineering environments.
- Demonstrate innovation and teamwork.
The Go Kart project has consistently enhanced students’ confidence, technical competence, and employability.
IKR – Indian Karting Championhsip
Overall rank – AIR 3
Skid Pad – AIR 2
Competition Location – Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Year – 2023
At the Indian Karting Championship (IKR) 2023, Resonance Racing earned Overall AIR 3 and AIR 2 in the Skid Pad event through efficient kart design, rigorous testing, and exceptional team coordination. The event highlighted the team’s capabilities in engineering innovation, manufacturing, vehicle dynamics, and competitive motorsports.
Morphine Motorsport Season 1
Overall Rank – AIR 1
Endurance – AIR 1
Driver Ergonomics – AIR 1
Design – AIR 2
Skid Pad – AIR 2
Time Trials – AIR 2
Competition Location – Pune, Maharashtra
Year – 2025
Resonance Racing delivered an exceptional performance at Morphines Motorsport Season 1 (2025) by securing Overall AIR 1, establishing itself as the top-performing team in the competition. The team earned AIR 1 in Endurance and Driver Ergonomics, demonstrating outstanding vehicle reliability, performance, and driver-focused design. Further strengthening its dominance, the team achieved AIR 2 in Design, Skid Pad, and Time Trials, showcasing excellence in engineering innovation, vehicle dynamics, precision manufacturing, and competitive race execution.
Student Development, Achievements and Future Vision
Experiential Learning
Resonance Racing transforms theoretical knowledge into practical engineering solutions. Students experience every stage of product development, including conceptualization, design, manufacturing, validation, testing, documentation, and project management.
This holistic learning environment significantly improves technical competence while developing professional ethics and leadership qualities.
Industry Interaction
The team actively collaborates with industries through:
Technical mentoring, Expert lectures, Component sponsorship, Manufacturing support, Industrial visits, Design reviews, Technology demonstrations
These interactions expose students to current industrial practices and emerging automotive technologies.
Career Development
Participation in Resonance Racing strengthens students’ profiles for careers in:
- Automotive Engineering
- Electric Vehicle Development
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Product Design
- Research and Development
- Simulation and Analysis
- Quality Engineering
- Project Management
Many alumni of the team have secured positions in reputed automotive industries, research organizations, and higher education institutions.
Resonance Racing represents the spirit of innovation, creativity, teamwork, and engineering excellence at AISSMS College of Engineering. Through the Go Kart and REEV projects, students gain invaluable experiential learning that complements classroom education and prepares them to address real-world engineering challenges.
The team’s dedication to continuous improvement, sustainable mobility, and technological innovation reflects the institute’s vision of producing competent engineers capable of contributing meaningfully to society and the automotive industry. As Resonance Racing continues to evolve, it remains committed to fostering innovation, inspiring future engineers, and representing the institute with pride at national and international platforms.
Student of BE Mechanical bagged 3 prizes from Savitribai Phule Pune University being university topper
Mr Siddharth Jagtap from BE Mechanical won Silver medal Rank: -2 at State Archery Championship on 5th and 6th January in Senior Olympic style Recurve Category and selected for representing Maharashtra and Team Maharashtra at National Ranking Archery Championships held by NTPC at Jharkhand
Mr. Ashish Anthony Overall General Secretary from BE Mechanical awarded with Rs 31,000/- Cash prize as best all-rounder student of the year. during Bank of Baroda achievers Award Ceremony on date 25.03.2025
Students of TE Mechanical Engineering (Mr Samar Patil, Mr Aaryan Patil, Mr Omkar Tigote, Ms
Tanaya Otari, Ms Mugdha Kirve, Mr Atharva Deshpande) participated in DIPEX 2025 and won the
second prize in energy section.
The 2025 season saw Team Resonance Racing India achieve remarkable success, securing top rankings in multiple categories at SAE mBAJA. 4.1 Event Results:
- AIR 1 – Sustainability (Best eco-friendly and efficient design implementation)
- AIR 2 – Manoeuvrability (Outstanding vehicle handling and agility)
- AIR 3 – Cost Evaluation (Efficient cost management without compromising performance)
- AIR 3 – Overall Dynamics (Superior suspension, stability, and handling)
- AIR 3 – CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) (Advanced simulation and analysis techniques)
- Overall AIR 2 (Consistently among the best-performing teams)
