ASTHRA 2.0 The Chem Car Challenege
ASTHRA is a two-day National Level REACT-O-CAR Competition, established as the flagship event of the Department of Chemical Engineering, BVRIT. The event serves as a dynamic platform to foster innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative learning among engineering students from institutions across the country.
At its core, REACT-O-CAR challenges participants to design, fabricate, and operate chemically powered cars, evaluating not only their understanding of chemical engineering principles but also their creativity, precision, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities under competitive conditions.
In addition to REACT-O-CAR, ASTHRA features a diverse range of technical events, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions, including Tech-O-Car, Cube-X, all aimed at promoting practical engineering skills and sustainable technological innovations.
The students of BVRIT Narsapur actively participated in AIChE SRC-2026, organized by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT). The event provided an excellent platform for students to demonstrate their technical knowledge, innovation, teamwork, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities through various technical and non-technical competitions.
The college participated in multiple events, including the Chem-E-Car Competition, Technical Paper Presentation, K12 Outreach Program, Jeopardy, and Flagship Event.
A major highlight of the participation was the representation of the college by two Chem-E-Car teams, PUNARNAVA and VEGA, which developed different energy-generation and propulsion mechanisms to power their respective cars.
The students of BVRIT Narsapur actively participated in AIChE SRC-2025, organized by the Institute of Chemical Technology-IndianOil Odisha Campus). The event provided an excellent platform for students to demonstrate their technical knowledge, innovation, teamwork, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities through various technical and non-technical competitions.
ASTHRA 2K25
ASTHRA was a two-day National Level REACT-O-CAR Competition, envisioned as the flagship event to ignite innovation, creativity, and collaboration among students from diverse engineering disciplines. At its core, the REACT-O-CAR competition challenges participants to design and fabricate chemically powered cars, evaluating not only their technical knowledge but also their precision, problem-solving ability, and innovative mindset. This high-energy challenge stands as a true test of engineering ingenuity, blending chemical principles with practical application. Alongside the REACT-O-CAR challenge, ASTHRA also hosts a vibrant array of events and knowledge-sharing sessions, including: Tech-o-Car – innovative model car design challenges, Chem Aura – a multi-round technical event, Model Marvels creative model-making. To enrich the experience, keynote lectures by eminent experts will deliver thought-provoking insights into the latest advancements, while cultural and networking activities provide opportunities for collaboration and interaction beyond academics. With its unique balance of competitive rigor, technical depth, and collaborative learning, ASTHRA establishes REACT-O-CAR as its flagship attraction, inspiring participants to push boundaries and redefine innovation in chemical engineering.
Abhijna High School, Doulatabad | 22 August 2026
A K-12 outreach programme was organized at Abhijna High School, Doulatabad, focusing on creating awareness and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among school students. The programme used interactive and activity-based learning to make scientific concepts accessible and engaging.
ZP High School, Narsapur | 13 August 2026
A K-12 outreach programme was organized at Zilla Parishad High School, Narsapur, to introduce school students to basic concepts of science, engineering, and innovation through engaging activities. Interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities encouraged curiosity, creativity, and interest in STEM education
Sri Vatsal Gurukul School, Narsapur | 06 January 2026
The K–12 Outreach Program is designed to bridge the gap between higher education institutions and school-level education by providing interactive learning experiences. Through this initiative, undergraduate students get an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in real-world teaching scenarios, while school students benefit from simplified explanations of scientific concepts delivered in an engaging and friendly manner.
This event is meant to make interaction between students and build communication, share thoughts among the students along with entertainment.
In this event students from second, third and final year are participated total of 100 members were participated
This event was conducted on 1st August 2026
The Department of Chemical Engineering organized “Mayooram – A Colorful Beginning” as a part of welcoming the second-year students into the core department. The event was designed to faster interaction, teamwork, and healthy competition between the second-year and third-year students through a series of engaging activities. The event was organized on 6th August 2025
CBIT, Hyderabad – 3 June 2026
An online Chem-E-Car workshop was conducted for students of CBIT, Hyderabad, introducing them to the fundamentals of Chem-E-Car design, propulsion, braking, and safety. The session provided practical insights into competition requirements and encouraged students to explore innovative reaction-based vehicle designs.
BVRIT, Hyderabad – 3 June 2026
An online Chem-E-Car workshop was organized for BVRIT students covering the working principles, design methodology, propulsion systems, braking mechanisms, and safety aspects of Chem-E-Car. The interactive session helped students understand the technical challenges involved in developing a competition-ready vehicle.
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu – 28 June 2026
An online workshop was conducted to introduce students to the concepts and engineering principles involved in Chem-E-Car development. The session focused on propulsion, braking, safety, design considerations, and competition guidelines, followed by an interactive discussion.
VNIT, Nagpur – 29 June 2026
A specialized online Chem-E-Car workshop was conducted for students of VNIT, Nagpur, providing insights into reaction-based propulsion and vehicle design. Students interacted with the resource team to clarify technical aspects and understand strategies for successful Chem-E-Car development.
Open Chem-E-Car Workshop | 15 June 2026
An Open Chem-E-Car Workshop was conducted to provide students with hands-on exposure to the fundamentals of Chem-E-Car design and development. The workshop emphasized propulsion, braking, safety, design optimization, and competition requirements through technical discussions and interactive learning.
CHEM AURA 2.0
The Department of Chemical Engineering, BV Raju Institute of Technology and the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, BVRIT Student Chapter IIChE and AICHE jointly organized CHEM-AURA’2.0, a two-day event on 8th and 9th November 2024. This event is a collaboration of technical and non-technical programs.
There was a total of 65 teams which comprised students from various departments within our college, 50 students from RGUKT Basara, OU and JNTU Hyderabad
CHEM AURA 2023
Rules for Inquizitive’23
- The event has a total of 3 rounds held for 3 days (20th-22nd Jan 2023)
- The participant must register themselves to take the exam for all the 3 days
- The participant will get the certificate if he/ she scores ≥ 50% on an average in 3 tests.
- A registration fee of Rs 75.00 must be paid by the participant to take the exam and certificate.
- It is mandatory to upload any authenticated ID proof while registering.
- The participant’s average score will be considered to announce the winners.
- Prize amount: 1st -Rs. 1200/- 2nd -Rs 800/- 3rd – Rs 400/-
- Participants are requested to join the Microsoft teams to take the exam.
- The participant who leaves the online session for more than 5 min will be disqualified.
Test Pattern:
- Every test will be conducted using an online platform through a google form.
- The pattern will be like Gate QP.
- Duration- 3hr, Marks 100M
- Every Test has 2 parts- Part A and Part B
Part A- 10Q | General Aptitude | 15M | 10Q |
Part B-55 Q | Mathematics | 13M | 8Q |
Core | 72M | 47Q |
Part A: Total 1M Questions- 5; Total 2M Questions-5
Part B: Total 1M Questions- 25; Total 2M Questions-30
Type of Questions:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – negative marking
1M question – 1/3 Negative marking; 2M question- 2/3 negative marking
- Multiple Selective questions (MSQs) -no negative marking
- Numerical Answer type (NAT)- no negative marking
- The participants can use calculators.
Registration is free
To register click the link: https://forms.gle/xsTxsdCptJe2TRrP7
E-Certificate will be given to all the participants who secure a minimum of 50% in the quiz.
Virtual Guest Lecture: Microreactor based Process Intensification
Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/3fsxshb7
The chemical engineering department is conducting weekly online classes on ASPEN PLUS and its applications. The content is being delivered by Mr. Sougat Das, Prime Minister Research Fellow. He is doing his Ph.D. under the guidance of Prof. S. Majumdar in the Department of chemical engineering, IIT Hyderabad.
Initially, on the 14th of July 2021, an introductory session was conducted for the current 3rd and final year students. Interested students were identified, and classes were organized every week for 2 hours.
The objective of the course is to familiarize the students with the basics of ASPEN plus and get them acquainted with the software. This course will help the students understand modeling the most common unit operations of a chemical plant.
FDP organized by CHE BVRIT
Department of Chemical Engineering organised Five day online Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Domestic and Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment” from 6th June 2020 to 10th June 2020.
2. Department of Chemical Engineering organized a two-week FDP on “Applications of CFD in Process industries” from 2nd December 2019 to 15th December 2019.
3. Department of Chemical Engineering organized a two-day faculty development program on “Chemical engineering simulation using MATLAB” on 22nd and 23rd February 2019
4. Department of Chemical Engineering organized a two-day faculty development program on “Modern technologies on solid and sewage waste treatment” on 14th& 15th December 2018. Dr. B.V.S. Praveen coordinated the faculty development program.Mr. B. V. BhadraGirish, Environmental Engineer, Telangana State Pollution Control Board &Dr. P. Sankar Ganesh, Associate Professor, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad delivered highly informative lectures on waste management and treatment technologies.
Department of Chemical Engineering organized a Training program on “the preparation of handcrafts from non-timber forest products (coconut coir)” on 8th March 2018
1. M. Radha Kumari, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering presented a poster entitled “Macroalgae – a promising resource for bioethanol production – a review” at an international conference on “Biotechnological research and innovation for sustainable development (BioSD 2018)” organized by CSIR – Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad in association with the Biotech research society, India (BRSI) and IBA – International Forum for Industrial Bioprocesses (IBA – IFIBioP) France from 22nd to 25th November 2018.
2. Shivakumar from III B. Tech Chemical awarded with “Best presenter award” for the presentation entitled “Statistical Analysis of Biofilm reactor for purification Effluent water from Sugar Industry” at SCHEMCON 2018, ICT Mumbai from 26th – 27th October 2018.
3. AkhileshSubramanian, P. Kapil Chandra, Divya Lakshmi Senthil, R. Sandeep from III B. Tech Chemical won 2nd price for the presentation entitled “Catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste to energy resource” at SCHEMCON 2018, ICT Mumbai from 26th – 27th October 2018.
4. Sachin and K. Padma presented a paper entitled “Conversion of waste plastic to bricks” at National conference TECHNOZION held at NIT Warangal on 28th -30th September 2018.
5. Dheeraj Kumar presented a paper entitled “Removal of fluorine from water using nano-magnesium oxide” at National conference TECHNOZION held at NIT Warangal on 28th -30th September 2018.
6. Manivardhan, presented a paper entitled “Effects of sulphur dioxide emissions and methods to remove sulphur from different sulphur operations” at National conference TECHNOZION held at NIT Warangal on 28th -30th September 2018.
7. B.V.S.Praveen and G. BhanuRadhika, “Effect of pretreatment on microwave drying kinetics of bitter gourd (momordicacharantia) samples – estimation of mass transfer parameters and mathematical modeling” in International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering and Sciences (ICRTES 2018) held on 20-22 February 2018 Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
8. P. Nagalakshmi, B.V.S.Praveen and G.BhanuRadhika, “Synthesis of Fe Doped Titania Nanoparticles for the Removal of Hexavalent Chromium from Synthetic Cr(VI) Solution” in 5th International Conference on science, technology & Management (ICSTM-2017)
9. M.V.S.Jaya Krishna and B.V.S.Praveen, Modeling and Simulation of Reactive Distillation Column using ASPEN PLUSin CHEMCON 2017 held at HaldiaInsitute of Technology, West Bengal.
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1. B.Tech Chemical Engineering II Year Students visited Neuland Laboratories Ltd, Bonthapally on 06.11.2021. Dr. Bhaskar Bethi, Assistant professor, and Mr. Surya PrakashRao, Assistant Professor from Department of Chemical Engineering accompanied the students during the industry visit.
2. B.Tech II Year students visited Honour Lab Limited, Bonthapally on 13.11.2021. The faculty of the Chemical Engineering Department Dr. Bhaskar Bethi and Dr. T. Srinivas accompanied for the student’s visit.
3. B.Tech Chemical Engineering IV year students visited Hetero Pharma, Bonthapally on 20.11.2021 Mr. SuryaPrakash Rao, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Anup Ashok, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering accompanied the students in the industry visit.
4. B.Tech Chemical Engineering IV year students visited Hetero Pharma, Bonthapally on 20.11.2021. Mr. SuryaPrakash Rao, Assistant Professor, Mr. KSNV Prasad, Assistant Professor, Dr. Bhaskar Bethi, Assistant professor, and Dr. Anup Ashok, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering accompanied the students in the industry visit.
5. B.Tech Chemical Engineering IV year students visited Virchow Laboratories Ltd, Jeedimetla on 27.11.2021. Mr. SuryaPrakash Rao, Assistant Professor, and Dr. G. Srinivas, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering accompanied the students in the industry visit.
6. B.Tech Chemical Engineering III year students visited Fleming Laboratories Ltd, Gummadidala on 04.12.2021. Mr. SuryaPrakash Rao, Assistant Professor, Dr. Bhaskar Bethi, Assistant professor, Dr. M. Mallaiah, Associate Professor, and Dr. G. Srinivas, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering accompanied the students in the industry visit.
7. B.Tech Chemical Engineering III year students visited Deepak Nitrate, Jeedimetla on 04.12.2021. Mr. SuryaPrakash Rao, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering accompanied the students in the industry visit.
1. Kishore Kumar, Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Department attended a 5 day faculty development program on “Advanced soft materials: Synthesis and Application” organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal (NITW) during 17th to 21st December 2018.
2. M. RadhaKumari, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering attended a 5 day Faculty Development Program on “Computational Research Techniques Using MATLAB” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, B V Raju Institute of Technology Narsapur during 3rd to 7th December 2018.
3. Dr. B.V.S. Praveen, Assistant Professor, Mr. K.S.N.V. Prasad, Assistant Professor, Mrs. R. Srividya, Assistant Professor , Mrs. M.S. Devi, Assistant Professor, and Miss M. Dheenamma, Assistant Professor attended a 5 day FDP on “Design and Analysis of experiments & Optimization Techniques” during 13th and 17th November 2018 at CVSR college of Engineering, Hyderabad
4. G. Srinivas, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering attended a two day FDP on “Developing multidimensional competencies of professional teachers” at BVRIT Narsapur during 2018.
5. G. Srinivas, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering attended a two day workshop on “IPR&TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ” at MLRIT HYDERABAD FEBRUARY 2020.
6. P. Ramesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering attended a four day workshop on “ICTIEE 2020” at Anurag group of institutions hyderabad january 2020.