How to Crack SAE BAJA Aptitude Test (BAT)

The BAJA SAE is an event for the undergraduate engineering students, organized globally by the Society of Automotive Engineers, headquartered in the USA.The BAJA SAE tasks the students to design, fabricate and validate a single seater four – wheeled off road vehicle to take part in series of events spread over a course of 3-4 days that test the vehicle for the sound engineering practices that have gone into it, the agility of the vehicle in terms of gradability, speed, acceleration and maneuverability characteristics and finally its ability to endure that back breaking durability test. The event has spanned across six countries – USA, Mexico, South Africa, Korea, Brazil and India. 

SAE INDIA Organises BAJA every year in association with top notch Automobile companies.

It is staged in two round, Virtual BAJA and the Final event. Virtual round usually held in the month of August in Bengaluru after registrations in April-May and the Race event in February for those who successfully qualify virtuals, near an Industrial town, Pithampur, close to Indore in Madhya Pradesh. 

Every year around 7-8 good Automobile companies recruit around 60-70 students from Baja through a test called Baja Aptitude Test (BAT). Around 1200-1500 ELIGIBLE students sit for this drive. Now, the question is how to crack it ?

They don't give you any syllabus nor they give any clue of the pattern. So, students participating have confusion in their mind about this drive and about how to prepare for it.

Here, I will lay down the pattern and stages so that you will be well versed with the actual conditions.

Stages of the placement drive:
1. Meeting Eligibility to take BAT
2. BAT, the written test
3. Gamble Round (this is what I call it)
4. Group Discussion
5. HR Interview
6. Technical Interview
7. Results and Offer Letter

BAT has mainly 5 sections:
1. Verbal
2. Analytical
3. Numerical
4. Domain (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile)
5. Auto General Awareness

Number of Questions: Total- 100

Section wise Questions:
Verbal- 10
Analytical- 15
Numerical- 20
Domain- 35
Auto- 20

Total Marks: 100

No Negative Marking (*Negative Marking may be introduced this year)

Subjects Asked: (Mechanical/ Automobile)
1. Automobile Engineering
2. Design- DOM
3. Elements of Mechanical Engineering
4. Fluids Mechanics
5. HMT & Thermodynamics
6. I. C. Engines
7. Manufacturing Processes
8. Material Science & Metallurgy/ Heat & Surface Treatment
9. Strength of Materials
10. Types of Fuels
11. Operations Research

Companies you can expect:
1. General Motors
2. International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar
3. Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune
4. Cummins
5. Anand Group
6. SAE India
7. Mahindra & Mahindra (MnM for 2nd & 3rd years usually)

More companies in fray this year.

I hope you have understood the pattern.
Now, get ready to Rock !

Keep your energies positive, you can win !

All the Best !!!


Any Query regarding this can be mailed to me at amir_afrin@hotmail.com

5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8 AM

Rise and shine! Morning time just became your new best friend. Love it or hate it, utilizing the morning hours before work may be the key to a successful and healthy lifestyle.That’s right, early rising is a common trait found in many CEOs, government officials, and other influential people. Margaret Thatcher was up every day at 5 a.m.; Frank Lloyd Wright at 4 am and Robert Iger, the CEO of Disney wakes at 4:30am just to name a few. I know what you’re thinking – you do your best work at night. Not so fast. According to Inc. Magazine, morning people have been found to be more proactive and more productive. In addition, the health benefits for those with a life before work go on and on. Let’s explore 5 of the things successful people do before 8 am.

1. Exercise. I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. Most people that work out daily, work out in the morning. Whether it’s a morning yoga session or a trip to the gym, exercising before work gives you a boost of energy for the day and that deserved sense of accomplishment. Anyone can tackle a pile of paperwork after 200 ab reps! Morning workouts also eliminate the possibility of flaking out on your cardio after a long day at work. Even if you aren’t bright eyed and bushy tailed at the thought of a 5 am jog, try waking up 15 minutes early for a quick bedside set of pushups or stretching. It’ll help wake up your body, and prep you for your day.

2. Map Out Your Day. Maximize your potential by mapping out your schedule for the day, as well as your goals and to dos. The morning is a good time for this as it is often one of the only quiet times a person gets throughout the day. The early hours foster easier reflection that helps when prioritizing your activities. They also allow for uninterrupted problem solving when trying to fit everything into your timetable. While scheduling, don’t forget about your mental health. Plan a 10 minute break after that stressful meeting for a quick walk around the block or a moment of meditation at your desk. Trying to eat healthy? Schedule a small window in the evening to pack a few nutritious snacks to bring to work the next day.

3. Eat a Healthy Breakfast. We all know that rush out the door with a cup of coffee and an empty stomach feeling. You sit down at your desk, and you’re already wondering how early that taco truck sets up camp outside your office. No good. Take that extra time in the morning to fuel your body for the tasks ahead of it. It will help keep your mind on what’s at hand and not your growling stomach. Not only is breakfast good for your physical health, it is also a good time to connect socially. Even five minutes of talking with your kids or spouse while eating a quick bowl of oatmeal can boost your spirits before heading out the door.

4. Visualization. These days we talk about our physical health ad nauseam, but sometimes our mental health gets overlooked. The morning is the perfect time to spend some quiet time inside your mind meditating or visualizing. Take a moment to visualize your day ahead of you, focusing on the successes you will have. Even just a minute of visualization and positive thinking can help improve your mood and outlook on your work load for the day.

5. Make Your Day Top Heavy. We all have that one item on our to do list that we dread. It looms over you all day (or week) until you finally suck it up and do it after much procrastination. Here’s an easy tip to save yourself the stress – do that least desirable task on your list first. Instead of anticipating the unpleasantness of it from first coffee through your lunch break, get it out of the way. The morning is the time when you are (generally) more well rested and your energy level is up. Therefore, you are more well equipped to handle more difficult projects. And look at it this way, your day will get progressively easier, not the other way around. By the time your work day is ending, you’re winding down with easier to dos and heading into your free time more relaxed. Success!

Source: Forbes.com