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The Birla Institute of Technology & Science, BITS Pilani, is an all-India Institute for higher education. The primary aim of BITS is to "train young men and women able and eager to create and put into action such ideas, methods, techniques, and information". The Institute is a dream come true of its founder, the late Mr G.D. Birla, an eminent industrialist, a participant in the Indian freedom struggle, and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. What started in the early 1900s as a small school has blossomed into a set of colleges for higher education, ranging from the humanities to engineering. In 1964, all of these colleges amalgamated to form a unique Indian university of international standing, christened the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, known to many as BITS, Pilani.
Over the years, BITS has provided the highest quality technical education to students from all over India admitted on the basis of merit. Its graduates can be found worldwide in all areas of engineering, science, and commerce. BITS symbolises the maturing of Indian technical ability and "can-do" entrepreneurial spirit, especially as derived from the private sector. BITS is located in the Vidya Vihar campus, adjacent to the town of Pilani in Rajasthan.
Training the future of innovation
BITS’ mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world's great challenges. BITS is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in each member of the BITS community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind.
BITS Vision for leaders of change
Our commitment to transparency and stress on equal opportunity has been a key contributing factor behind our emergence as an institute of national repute. Our rigorous intake process rewards only merit and ensures that only truly motivated students join us. Our curriculum is continuously being innovated and refreshed to reflect the latest developments in technology and trends within the industry. Pure academics are supplemented by pervasive industry engagement and every student is exposed to practical applications of classroom knowledge under a structured semester-long engagement programme.
BITS Admission Policy
The pursuit of excellence requires a transparent and honest approach. At BITS Pilani, we have always believed this to be true and are one of the few top institutes in India to favour a ‘Merit Only’ based admission policy.
To ensure complete transparency in student intake in the undergraduate courses we have instituted BITSAT, a fully online exam. BITSAT tests students on their aptitude for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. BITSAT also has a section on English and Logical reasoning, thus becoming a complete analysis of a candidate’s intelligence and capability.
UNBEATABLE BITS
BITS has held its own over decades becoming a globally-recognised centre of knowledge, academic and research excellence because of the inherent culture and values that are instilled into each person.
Our Immersive Education coalesces a varied range of real-world and practical aspects that consist of:
- Practice School
- Dual-course Learning Program
- Incubation Technology Driven Research
- A Thriving Start-up Ecosystem
Result?
BITSians are known for their independent thinking and ability to create value. This is evident in the large number of BITSians who are CxOs and in positions of leadership in Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Additionally, an increasing number of BITSians are starting and funding their own companies while still pursuing their degrees and qualifications. This shows that at BITS, we not only produce well-educated employees, but also foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
BITS provides a learning experience that goes beyond a traditional curriculum. The institute offers real-world experience and support for aspiring entrepreneurs, and treats its students as future job creators. Regardless of which campus you choose, you can expect a well-rounded education that will prepare you for success.
PILANI CAMPUS
Our flagship campus has a historic legacy of more than 50 years. Also known as Vidya Vihar, it is situated outside the town of Pilani, Rajasthan, the hometown of the Birla family.
Covered with wooded paths and spread over 328 acres, the campus is self contained and houses all the amenities and buildings that befit an institute of international standards. The campus also boasts of a magnificent library complex with a floor area of 65,000 sq. ft and a rich collection of more than 2,30,000 volumes of books and manuscripts.
KK BIRLA GOA CAMPUS
Nestling in the lap of verdant hills, overlooking the Zuari River and located 5.5.kms from the Goa airport along national highway 17B , BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus is spread over an area of 180 acres. Established in 2004, the campus offers 11 First Degree, 6 Higher Degree and Ph.D. Programs to 675 students admitted every year. Within a short span of nine years, the campus has set up state-of-the-art infrastructure housing a number of spacious laboratories, modern classrooms, a well equipped library, a magnificent auditorium , world class sports facilities and campus-wide Internet connectivity—to name a few.
HYDERABAD CAMPUS
Established in 2008, BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, spread over an area of 200 acres in Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet Mandal, is graced by natural beauty.
The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure surrounded by its scenic beauty. It includes spacious laboratories, furnished classrooms, beautiful & sophisticated library, air-conditioned lecture theatres and network infrastructure, coming together to make BITS Pilani Hyderabad a self-contained campus that students community dream of, for higher studies. The latest addition to infrastructure of this campus is an auditorium with a capacity 2550 seats which is perhaps the most sophisticated in the state.
DUBAI CAMPUS
Dubai Campus is the offshore campus of BIts Pilani University and is one of the largest engineering institutes in the UAE. It has the distinction of being the first offshore campus of any Indian Higher Education Institution. The Campus was established in the year 2000 to offer high quality technical education to students in UAE and the neighbouring countries. While remaining loyal to the core values of the parent institute, Dubai Campus has achieved great prominence among the region’s educational institutions by adapting itself to the diverse milieu.
BITSoM CAMPUS
Our Interim campus is at Hiranandani Knowledge Park, in the green and spacious neighbourhood of Powai, Mumbai. Spread over 50,000 square feet, it accommodates spacious classrooms and libraries, digital lab, breakout rooms and multipurpose spaces as well as a café and wellness centre. And yes, it has all that Mumbai offers at your doorstep.
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BITS Law School offers legal knowledge, practical training, and holistic education to build leaders who will be passionate to create a more fair, just, and inclusive society. Towards this goal, we embrace all learners who bring the right ethos, a penchant for learning the law, and who share our belief in bending the arc of the moral universe towards justice. Our progressive, interdisciplinary, and technology-led approach will help students learn to know the law, learn to practice law, learn to live with law, and learn to empower through law.
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