Formula Bharat is one of India’s most prestigious engineering design competitions, bringing together the brightest engineering minds from across the country. It challenges students to conceptualise, design, fabricate, and race a formula-style vehicle while meeting stringent technical, safety, and sustainability standards. Winning at this national platform is no small feat, and Camber Racing didn’t just win; they redefined excellence.

A Historic Clean Sweep at Formula Bharat 2026

Camber Racing’s performance at Formula Bharat 2026 was nothing short of spectacular. The team dominated every major event, showcasing unparalleled engineering precision, strategic execution, and driving excellence. Their victories included:

• Endurance

Adding to this remarkable list of achievements, the team also secured the prestigious Best Driver Award, reinforcing their supremacy not only in engineering and design but also in real-world racing performance.

This clean sweep underscores Camber Racing’s ability to integrate theory with practice—transforming classroom knowledge into a high-performing race machine capable of excelling under intense competition.

Exceptional Talent Behind the Triumph

At the heart of this success lies a multidisciplinary team driven by passion, technical expertise, and collaboration. Led by Himanshu Kumar (Electronics and Communication Engineering), the team demonstrated exemplary leadership and coordination throughout the competition.

The core team included:

• Aryan Nair (Mechatronics Engineering)

Together, they brought diverse engineering perspectives to the table, spanning electronics, mechatronics, automobile engineering, and systems integration. This cross-functional synergy allowed Camber Racing to optimise every aspect of the vehicle, from powertrain efficiency and chassis dynamics to control systems and sustainability practices.

Their success stands as a powerful reminder that modern engineering thrives at the intersection of disciplines.

SRMIST Leadership, Mentorship, and Vision

Behind every championship-winning team is a strong foundation of mentorship and institutional support. Camber Racing’s triumph was guided by the visionary leadership of:

• Dr. Leenus Martin

Their unwavering guidance, technical mentorship, and belief in experiential learning played a pivotal role in shaping the team’s journey. By fostering a culture that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and hands-on experimentation, they empowered students to push boundaries and perform at the highest level.

This success also reflects SRMIST’s commitment to nurturing student-led innovation and providing an ecosystem where ideas can be transformed into impactful, real-world solutions.

Innovation Beyond the Classroom

What makes this achievement truly special is the philosophy behind it. Formula Bharat is not just a race—it is a learning platform that mirrors real-world engineering challenges. From budgeting and project management to sustainability and safety compliance, students gain holistic exposure to the engineering lifecycle.

Camber Racing’s victory demonstrates how innovation, hands-on learning, and an enabling academic ecosystem can come together to produce exceptional outcomes. The team didn’t just build a car; they built a solution that balanced performance, efficiency, and sustainability qualities essential for the future of mobility.

At SRMIST and within the DEI ecosystem, such initiatives are actively encouraged. Students are empowered to test ideas, learn from failures, and scale innovations beyond textbooks and classrooms.

A Moment of Pride for SRMIST and Tamil Nadu

This national triumph is a proud moment not only for Camber Racing but also for SRMIST, Kattankulathur, and the state of Tamil Nadu. It highlights the institution’s growing influence in the fields of motorsport engineering, automotive innovation, and experiential education.

Achievements like these reinforce SRMIST’s reputation as a hub for cutting-edge research, industry-relevant learning, and student-driven excellence. They also inspire future batches of students to dream bigger, aim higher, and believe in their ability to compete—and win—on national and global platforms.

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Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring the Future

Formula Bharat 2026 will be remembered as a landmark chapter in Camber Racing’s journey. The championship win is not just a trophy; it is a testament to perseverance, teamwork, mentorship, and the power of applied engineering.

As the team celebrates this well-earned victory, their story serves as an inspiration to aspiring engineers across the country. It reminds us that when talent is nurtured in the right environment, extraordinary achievements follow.

At DEI, the commitment remains strong to support such talent-driven journeys, to enable innovation, and to create opportunities where students can build, test, and scale ideas that make a real-world impact.

Conclusion

Camber Racing’s National Championship win at Formula Bharat 2026 stands as a shining example of what becomes possible when vision meets execution. With a clean sweep across all events, exceptional leadership, and unwavering institutional support, SRMIST has once again demonstrated its dedication to excellence in engineering education.

We are truly proud to contribute to this inspiring journey of innovation, learning, and national success.

SRM Students held 3rd Place at HackSecureX International Hackathon 2026

The winning team comprised Rajat Kumar Singh and Shruthi Bhagawan, third-year B.Tech students in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and active members of Next Tech Lab (NTL), the university’s flagship student-led innovation and research ecosystem. Representing SRM University-AP on an international stage, the duo competed against some of the brightest young minds from across the world.

The HackSecureX International Hackathon 2026 was organised in collaboration with several globally reputed institutions, including the University of Texas at El Paso (USA), University of Piraeus (Greece), University of South Florida (USA), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (USA). The event attracted significant international participation, with over 280 shortlisted teams from 14 countries, making the competition both intense and highly selective.

Aligned with the hackathon theme “Code. Comply. Conquer.”, participants were challenged to develop innovative solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cyber law. Rajat and Shruthi stood out by presenting a solution that addressed a real-world issue often overlooked in the digital ecosystem user awareness and understanding of privacy policies.

The system identifies key aspects such as types of user data collected, intended data usage, third-party sharing practices, and applicable legal frameworks, including regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By simplifying dense legal language into accessible summaries, Privy empowers users to make informed decisions while encouraging organisations to adopt more transparent data practices.

The global jury commended the team for the solution’s practical relevance, clarity of design, and strong alignment with regulatory compliance requirements. Their effort was recognised with a cash award of USD 250 along with an official Winner’s Certificate, further validating the impact and quality of their work.

Reflecting on the achievement, Rajat Kumar Singh shared that the team deliberately chose to focus on a problem that affects millions of users daily but rarely receives adequate attention. Rather than building superficial technical complexity, they emphasised accuracy, usability, and real-world applicability, which resonated strongly with the hackathon’s evaluation criteria. He also noted that the team plans to further develop Privy into a scalable and deployable solution that organisations can seamlessly integrate into their digital workflows to enhance accountability in data privacy practices.

Shruthi Bhagawan attributed the success to rigorous hands-on preparation in cybersecurity concepts, HackSecureX International Hackathon 2026, strong team collaboration, and continuous mentorship from Next Tech Lab. She highlighted that the hackathon experience reinforced her aspiration to work at the convergence of AI, cybersecurity, and cyber law, creating solutions that foster digital trust and user empowerment in an increasingly data-driven world.

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This accomplishment reflects the innovation-driven culture and academic excellence nurtured at SRM University-AP. Through platforms like Next Tech Lab, students are encouraged to tackle complex global challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and gain exposure to international research and development ecosystems.

By securing a top position at the HackSecureX International Hackathon 2026, SRM University-AP students have not only brought pride to the institution but also reaffirmed its growing reputation as a hub for cutting-edge technology education and impactful innovation on the global stage.