BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science),Pilani is at the forefront of scientific research and Industrial consultancy apart from imparting high quality engineering education. The state of scientific and technological developments and advancements in any nation can be judged by the quality and extent of research activity in centers and academic institutions in the Nation.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is actively engaged in the pursuit of knowledge through its various Programmes for developing and training highly skilled technical manpower ever since its inception in 1964. A well organized and systematic approach has been developed for the selection of research scholars, and training programs.

Research at BITS is a component of an integrated activity encompassing teaching as well as its linkages with the outside world of Academia and Industry. A large number of students at all levels in the three-tier structure of the Educational Programmes are involved in research.