Company Overview
From 1945 to today, from “Hamara Bajaj" to “The World’s Favourite Indian"—the most loved motorcycle brand globally. We are one of the world’s most admired two- and three-wheeler manufacturers and India’s No.1 motorcycle exporter, with products sold in over 70 countries.
With more than 18 million motorcycles on roads worldwide, Bajaj Auto is the first two-wheeler and three-wheeler company in the world to have reached a market capitalisation of INR one trillion and continues to be the world’s most valuable two and three-wheeler company. Our success rests on three powerful pillars:
One of Asia’s most advanced automotive R&D centres where 1,500+ engineers with 1,200+ patents drive breakthroughs in EVs, intelligent mobility, and design.
A benchmark in lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and agile supply chain management, ensuring world-class quality, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
Globally recognized names like Pulsar, Dominar, Chetak, and KTM, each defining performance, style, and dependability.
Contest Overview: OHM 2026
OHM 2026 - Let’s REVolve is Bajaj Auto’s flagship Electrical & Emerging Engineering case competition, designed for high-potential engineers driven by analytical thinking, automation and electrical & electronics engineering passion.
Since 2023, OHM has built strong acceptance across Top Institutes across the country, with steady growth in participation and engagement. The 2026 edition runs from Jan 10th to Mar 15th 2026 across 30 top engineering institutes in India.
The event features exclusive Campus Hackathons at Top 10 Institutes and concludes with a 3-day Grand Finale at the Bajaj Auto Campus. Participants will work on design thinking problems, Electrical & Allied engineering case challenges, including a new Robotics & Automation track.
Eligibility & Participating Institutes
Team Guidelines
- Size: 2–3 members per team.
- Institution: All members must be from the same institute.
- Composition: Cross-year and cross-specialisation teams are allowed.
- Multiple Tracks: A student can register in multiple tracks with the same or different teams.
- Changes: No team changes allowed after registration.
Eligibility : All Branches can apply
- B.Tech: 2nd, 3rd & 4th year
- M.Tech: 1st & 2nd year
- Dual Degree: 3rd, 4th & 5th year
30 Target Engineering Institutes
The competition is open to students from the following institutes.
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| IIT BHU | IIT Bombay | PSG Institute of Technology |
| IIT Madras | NIT Calicut | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| IIT Kharagpur | NIT Trichy | COEP, Pune |
| IIT Delhi | NIT Warangal | BITS Pilani |
| IIT Kanpur | NIT Surathkal | VJTI Mumbai |
| IIT Roorkee | NIT Rourkela | Jadavpur University |
| IIT Guwahati | NIT Bhopal | Delhi Technological University |
| IISc Bangalore | NIT Nagpur | PEC, Chandigarh |
| IIT Hyderabad | NIT Allahabad | NIT Jaipur |
| IIT ISM Dhanbad | NIT Surat | NIT Durgapur |
Structure & Timeline
Registrations
12th Jan - 09th Feb 2026All eligible teams must register within the window on the Careernet portal.
Campus Hackathon
12th Jan – 09th Feb 2026Mode: Offline at 10 selected campuses (IITs: Madras, Delhi, Kharagpur, Kanpur, BHU; NITs: Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal, Calicut, Rourkela).
Live problem-solving. Top 3 teams per campus qualify directly to Stage II.
Design Thinking (Stage I)
10th Feb – 15th Feb 2026Mode: Online. Access Problem Statement-1 in Automotive Design/ Mechanical & Cross-Domain Engineering/ Robotics & Automation.
Submit solution in PDF format. Naming: Team Name_Leader’s Name.
Design Thinking (Stage II)
23rd Feb – 28th Feb 2026Mode: Online. Top 300 shortlisted teams (including Hackathon qualifiers) receive additional data to refine solutions.
Results Announcement
04th March 2026Mode: Online
Campus Winners announced. Top 10 teams nationally qualify for the Grand Finale.
Grand Finale
11th Mar – 13th Mar 2026Mode: In- Person at Bajaj Auto Head Quarters, Pune
Rewards & Recognition
Prizes worth INR 12,00,000 up for grabs!
National Winner
₹3,00,000+ PPO/PPI
Exclusive R&D Visit at Bajaj auto
Mentorship from Senior Leadership
Alumni Interaction with Super Seniors and Networking
Testimonials
“The experience at Bajaj R&D was truly eye-opening, offering hands-on exposure to the world of automotive innovation. OHM pushed us to think creatively and innovate beyond boundaries. Finishing as First Runners Up made the journey even more special.”
Adhitya SanthanamOHM 1st Runner Up (NIT Surathkal)
“The experience with Bajaj was nothing short of amazing—full of learning, fun, and new challenges. It gave us the chance to push our limits, collaborate with talented peers, and explore the world of automotive innovation. Truly a set of memories we’ll carry long after college.”
Maitreya DasOHM 2nd Runner Up (NIT Durgapur)
FAQs
What is the allowed team size?
Will participation certificates be provided?
Are there special benefits for hackathon participation?
What is the mode and venue of the Grand Finale?
How are Campus Winners selected?
What are the PPO/PPI rules for National Winners?
- B.Tech 2nd year / Dual Degree 3rd year: Internship Interviews or Direct Internship Offer next year.
- Pre-Final year students: Campus Placement Interviews or Direct Job Offers next year.
- Final year students: Campus Placement Interviews or Direct Job Offers this year.
