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Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s Orion Racing India Shines at Formula Student Austria 2024

Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s Orion Racing India Shines at Formula Student Austria 2024

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Aug 22, 2024 12:14 PM IST | #Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

Somaiya Vidyavihar University announces the success of its students from K J Somaiya College of Engineering. The Mega Project team, Orion Racing India, secured 25th place out of 38 finalists at Formula Student Austria 2024, held at the Red Bull Ring F1 Track in Austria 2024.

The team participated with their 3rd EV Prototype named Pegasus, marking a historic achievement as India’s first EV team to complete an Endurance Event. Formula Student Austria is an annual international engineering competition held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. It is part of the larger Formula Student series designed to challenge university students worldwide to design, build, and race small, formula-style vehicles.

Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s Orion Racing India Shines at Formula Student Austria 2024
Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s Orion Racing India Shines at Formula Student Austria 2024

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In addition to being the First and Only Indian Team to complete the Endurance Event Internationally in both Combustion and Electric Category, Team Orion Racing India excelled in various events at Formula Student Austria 2024 such as in the Static Events, secured 5th place as Finalists in the Cost and Manufacturing Event, 15th place in the Business Plan Presentation Event, and 30th place in the Engineering Design Event. In Dynamic Events, they stood at 20th place in the Autocross Event, 9th place in the Endurance Event, and 9th place in the Efficiency Event.

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With these achievements, the team also created an International Record of being 'The first Indian EV team to complete endurance internationally'. The team also holds the record for being 'The first and only Indian team to complete endurance internationally in both combustion and electric category'.

“Our students’ success at Formula Student Austria is a testament to their extraordinary dedication, technical prowess, and the innovative spirit fostered at Somaiya Vidyavihar University. This achievement not only highlights the talent and hard work of our students but also underscores our commitment to guiding them in turning their visions into reality,” said Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. “Securing 25th place among 38 finalists from across the globe is a remarkable feat that fills our entire university community with immense pride.”

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Dr. Suresh K. Ukarande, Principal of K J Somaiya College of Engineering, praised the team’s efforts, saying, “The foresight, vision, and technical expertise demonstrated by our students are truly commendable. This success is a clear reflection of the collaborative effort between our students and their mentors. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the students and faculty members involved, particularly Faculty Advisor Dr Manoj Pawar and Mentor Ronak Singh. This achievement serves as a benchmark for future cohorts, proving that success is always within reach with the right guidance and determination.”

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About Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU):

Somaiya Vidyavihar University, with over eight decades of legacy of rich experience in managing educational institutions and imparting quality education, offers numerous opportunities and multi-disciplinary programs to students from all over the world. Nestled in a vast 50-acre green campus, the university caters to 10000+ students in diverse fields of education, including Management, Engineering, Design, Humanities and Sciences, Library & Information Science, Religion, Culture, Sports, and Music.

Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of learning opportunities through the ‘major-minor’ combinations available and brings the ambitious chance to interact with a large pool of global alumni networks. Somaiya Vidyavihar University, with its vast portfolio of programs in various disciplines, offers students the ‘Freedom of Possibilities’ to accelerate excellence, pursue their passion, and above all, discover themselves. The university also accommodates an advanced incubation center, which serves as a launchpad for entrepreneurs/start-ups. Somaiya Vidyavihar University placement cell facilitates ample employment opportunities for graduates, and the on-campus hostels ensure a comfortable and safe living environment.

Disclaimer: The content is sourced from the official press release shared by Somaiya Vidyavihar University.

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Questions related to Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

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Dear Student,

As per the rankings of NIRF, Great Lakes Institute of Management is at 23rd whereas KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is at 56th position.

The Placement Record of GLIM is that 95% of students were placed within 9 months in 2020 whereas 100% students were placed in 2019 in KJ Somaiya Institute.

Both the college's are good, the choice is yours which one you should prefer,  the rankings and placement records will be a guiding factor for you.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

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Hello,

K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce is an autonomous premier educational institute credited NAAC "A", it was established in the year 1960, and is affiliated to University of Mumbai, it offers various undergraduate,postgraduate, doctorate programs.

You can see the merit list of BMS for the the year 2019 by visiting the official website at https://sksasc.somaiya.edu/sksasc/academics/admission/merit_list/en

Hey,

I am adding the link of KJ Somaiya college admission details of 2019 batch. You can go to the MBBS section (on the same page) to get the merit list of students admitted in 2019.

https://kjsmc.somaiya.edu/KJSMC/Admissions/Current_Year

Hope this helps!

Hello,

KJ SOMAIYA is more or less a quite good college for MA in Entertainment media and advertising.  It is affiliated by university of mumbai.  To kniw about the skills thus 2 year pg degree course is enough good.  It has overall rating 3.0/5.0 related to placements and other equipments. But mode of study is good here.

Placement is not smooth in every year. Placement cell is not good enough.

Hope for the best.

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