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: TORQ 2026
TORQ- Campus Challenge 2026 - "Accelerate your Thinking" is Bajaj Auto Ltd.’s flagship engineering case competition, crafted for students who can think fast, design smart, and solve real industrial challenges. Since 2023, TORQ has built strong acceptance across Top Institutes across the country.
The 2026 edition runs from Jan 12th to Mar 13th 2026 across 30 top engineering institutes in India. It features exclusive Campus Hackathons at Top 10 Institutes and concludes with a 3-day Grand Finale at the Bajaj Auto Campus.
Participants will work in teams on design thinking problems, mechanical and cross-domain engineering cases, including a new Robotics & Automation track. Grand Finale participants will receive direct mentorship from our R&D and engineering leadership.
Eligibility & Participating Institutes
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 on the Careernet portal within the deadline.
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 PDF solution.
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 & Networking
Testimonials
“The Bajaj Auto TORQ Challenge was an exciting and enriching journey that transformed classroom engineering concepts into real-world automotive solutions. Each stage pushed our technical and analytical thinking, culminating in the thrill of presenting at Bajaj Auto’s Pune headquarters.”
“The competition offered a seamless experience, allowing students to focus on showcasing ideas. The prompt support and the exclusive R&D visit made the journey memorable. Presenting in front of industry leaders inspired confidence and a strong aspiration to be part of the Bajaj team.”
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.