Student Welfare Division

Message from Associate Dean, Student Welfare Division

Student Welfare Division in BPDC functions as a focal point for activities that create a nurturing environment for our students which empowers them with discipline, integrity, compassion, and respect for all. We strive to ensure a convivial ambiance for our students who come from diverse cultures and beliefs. Comprehensive growth of students is encouraged through myriad activities by clubs and associations throughout the year. We are looking forward to working more closely with students to create a safe and healthier campus.

Student Affairs

  • Hostels
  • Medical Center
  •  Counseling Service
  • Anti-Ragging Policy
  • Emergency Medical Procedure
  • Prevention of Sexual Harassment
  • Student Discipline and Regulations
  • Clubs and Associations
  • Student Council
  • Inhouse Publications
  • Inter and Intra University Cultural and Sports Activities

Hostels

There are four hostel blocks for boys and two blocks for girls.  Each Hostel is provided with a resident warden and other required maintenance staff. Hostels are Wi-Fi enabled with rooms that are fully air-conditioned and furnished with study tables, chairs, single beds, and wardrobes. Separate mess is available for boys and girls which serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.

Facilities in Hostel

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Semi-furnished Room

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Laundry rooms

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Recreational rooms

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Gym

Meet our Hostel Team

Mr.Harold Franklin

Dr.Sayantan Chakraborty

Mr.Sanjay Singh

Mr.Pramod Kumar Sharma

Medical Center

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Campus Clinic provides emergency medical care and first-aid treatment. Clinic nurse is available 24/7.Doctor is available from Monday to Friday from 12pm-2.pm. Dedicated vehicle is available round the clock to transport students to the hospital in case of emergency.

Counseling Service

The Counseling Service facilitates students to identify their strengths and overcome their stress. It empowers students and staff by creating awareness of mental health and wellbeing through regular targeted activities. It maintains an atmosphere of acceptance and complete confidentiality. 

Counseling service is free and  voluntary. Sessions are conducted for an hour on a weekly, or biweekly basis depending on the concerns and need. The counselor addresses various concerns such as academic, relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness, loss and adjustment to new changes, self-esteem, and time management.

Activities by the counseling Service

Group sessions on

• Positivity • Dealing with loneliness

Mental Health Day

Movember

Workshops on

• Mindfulness • Relaxation training
• Dealing with exam stress
• Procrastination

Clubs and Associations

Clubs
  • M.A.D Club

  • Treble

  • Oh Crop

  • Supernova

  • Flummoxed

  • Wall Street Club

  • Groove

  • Expressions

  • Paribhasha

  • Shades

  • Sports club

  • Reflexions

  • Allure

    Associations
    • ACM and ACMW

    • IEI

    • Chimera

    • Skyline

    • MTC

    • WIE

    • SWE

    • GDSC

    • CIIED

    • American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AiChE)

    • Association of Electronic Engineers (AOEE)

    • IFOR

    • Institute of Electricals and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

      Clubs

      M.A.D CLub

      M.A.D Club

      Make a Difference (M.A.D Club) is the social and environment club of BPDC. The club strives to promote sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and social responsibility among its members. 

      Activities of the club includes,

      • Blood Donation Camps
      • Dandiya Night
      • Breast Cancer Awareness Day
      • Earth Day and Earth Hour
      • Clean-Up Drives
      • Paper Collection and Recycling Drives
      • Cloth and Stationary Collection Drives
      •  Spectrum, art and Cultural Event for Children of Determination
      • Organic Farming
      • Christmas Lunch and Bag for the Blue-Collar Workers
      • Spoken English Classes 

      Managed by,

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. Geetha Kannan

      President

      Mr.Mitrang Gupta

      Vice President

      Ms.Swastika Kataria

      General Secretary

      Mr.Hitansh Tuli

      Treasurer

      Ms.Anushka Benjamin

      Treble

      Treble

      Treble, the vibrant hub for music enthusiasts! The music club is a dynamic community that celebrates the universal language of music, bringing together individuals with diverse tastes and backgrounds. Whether you're a seasoned musician, or someone eager to explore the world of melodies, Treble has something for everyone.

      1. Sparks (Intra-College Event): Sparks is one of the pivotal events of the college year where all students are allowed to display their talents in front of an impartial judge panel, allowing anyone to step up and take a shot at victory. It is the launch pad for Jashn, where participants are then selected for their associated events. 
      2. Performances: The performances frequently feature spotlight segments, allowing talented individuals within the club to showcase their skills and original compositions. These include performing for events like Gandhi Jayanti, Ethnic Day, BITS Sports Festival, Alumni Meets, Spectrum and so many more.

      Jashn (Inter-College Event): The highlight of all cultural activities for the college, Treble sends forth the best musicians for the categories, decided from the winners of Sparks. These students represent the college in the various competitions spanning multiple days and prepare and train for Jashn to have explosive performances alongside their competitors from other colleges. 

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. M Rafiuddin

      President

      Ishan Anthony Menezes

      Vice President

      Keiara Nicole Goveas

      General Secretary

      Sahil Subramaniam

      Treasurer

      Mevin Matthews

      Oh Crop

      Oh Crop

      Oh Crop is the official Graphic Designing club of BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus. 

      It is an enthusiastic community of artists and visionaries dedicated to exploring the limitless possibilities of visual communication. Join a dynamic group of like-minded individuals who share your passion for design. Together, they turn brainstorming sessions into works of art, and every idea is an opportunity for creative expression.

      A few of the events includes

      • Video editing workshop, followed by a video editing competition and a monthly magazine which is uploaded on the Instagram page. 
      • Discover, create, and design – because in this club, every stroke, pixel, and color choice tells a story!  

      Managed by,

      Faculty In-charge

      Dr. Pranav M Pawar

      President

      Dhruv Neb

      Vice-President

      Agrim Jain

      General Secretary

      Aimy Acksa Shaji

      Treasurer

      Mahin Poptani

      Marketing In-charge

      Akanksha Ranil

      Events Manager

      Vansh Jain and Crystal Nazareth

      Content Creator

      Ashwin Shibu

      Social Media Manager

      Jay Parida

      Supernova

      Supernova

      SUPERNOVA, BITS Pilani Dubai's astronomy club, hosts stargazing sessions, workshops, talks, and outreach programs. It organizes skywatching events, and astrophotography competitions, and engages in research projects. The club also conducts quizzes, telescope-building workshops, and astronomy camps, fostering a community passionate about exploring the cosmos.

       

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. K.K. Singh

      President

      Karmanpreet Kaur Hanspal

      Vice President

      Samarth Kalpeshkumar Brahmbhatt

      Flummoxed

      Flummoxed

      The Flummoxed Quiz Club: Home to the brilliant minds of Bits Pilani, Dubai. At Flummoxed, we take pride in fostering a culture of challenge and development among the members, encouraging them to enhance their skills in quick problem-solving, general knowledge, competitiveness, and other quizzing abilities. The overarching goal is to continually test the members with fresh and innovative topics and challenges. Moreover, the club aspires to offer its members a platform to participate in various quiz competitions, across the U.A.E.

      Faculty in charge

      Dr.Shamshad Ahmad Khan 

      Vice President

      Karthik Sairam

      General Secretary

      Ansh Choudhary

      Treasurer

      Naman Saxena

      Creative Executive

      Ethan Dsa and Prakhar Singh

      Media Executive

      Kailash Ramakrishnan and Kevin Samson

      Events Executive

      Heet Shah and Suraj Saini

      Marketing Executive

      Milan Sunil

      Wallstreet club

      Wallstreet club

      The Wall Street Club (WSC) at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus is a student-run initiative that aims to strengthen financial knowledge among students. The club is structurally designed to teach dynamic finance, economics, and management concepts. It aims to strengthen the financial literacy of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus students. At WSC, you will develop fundamental knowledge of commerce, which isn’t taught in schools and colleges. 

      Owing to its multi-layered elements, the club  

      • Conducts a series of lecture sessions about various concepts and encourages discussions and debates for further understanding. 
      • Provide a platform for interaction and student awareness to improve their competitiveness and efficiency in the job market. In the past, we have conducted webinars taken by industry professionals in the domains of business and cryptocurrency. 
      • Conduct virtual stock, cryptocurrency trading events, and other competitions to boost trading skills and abilities among students. The annual virtual stock trading competition of BPDC, The Big Short, and Crypto Run is conducted to test the student’s trading acumen.

      Managed by

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. Sartaj Rasool Rather

      President

      Neelesh Nagpal

      Vice President 

      Sanskar Bhosale

      General Secretary

      Ansh Khandelwal

      Treasurer

      Sparsh Aggarwal

      Creative head

      Dhruv Neb

      Events head

      Nikhil Boura

      Marketing head

      Rajwardhan Kaware

      Creative executive

      Pratham Sukhija

      Events executive

      Saniya Lahoti

      Marketing executive

      Shivansh Tapadia

      Expressions

      Expressions

      The Expressions Club is a dynamic platform dedicated to fostering the art of public speaking. Committed to providing a supportive environment for individuals to enhance their communication skills, the club aims to empower members with the confidence and eloquence necessary for effective expression. Through a variety of activities and events, the Expressions Club encourages its members to articulate their thoughts, engage with diverse perspectives, and refine their public speaking prowess.

      Activities

      • Public Speaking Workshops
      • Debates and Discussions.
      • Mock Interviews: 
      •  Storytelling Sessions.
      • Impromptu Speaking Challenges

      Managed by 

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. Sayantan Chakraborty

      President

      Siddhant Singh 

      Vice President 

      Nandini Arjun

      Treasurer

      Vaibhav Shrestha

      Paribhasha

      Paribhasha

      Paribhasha, the theatre and drama club of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. Clubs bring together students sharing a passion for acting, script writing, and digital content creators to organize events like

      • Nukkad Natak
      • One Mic Stand
      • Proscenium
      • Twist in the Tale
      • Movie Night
      • Impulse
      • Acting Workshop

      Managed by,

      Faculty in charge

      Dr.Gulshan Kumar

      President

      Swastik Shailendrakumar Nagrikar

      Vice President 

      Tvisha Sethi

      General Secretary

      Anagh Goyal

      Treasurer

      Nishit Batwal

       

      Shades

      Shades

      Shades, the art club of BPDC, is committed to fostering a vibrant culture of artistic expression within our university community. Our primary goal is to ignite and nurture the  artist within each student through activities like

      • Artex
      • Henna Stall
      • Rangoli Workshop

      Managed by,

      Faculty incharge

      Dr.Vijaya Ilango

      President

      Bhavadev G

      Vice President 

      Jawahar Jayaprakash Jayanthi

      General Secretary

      Sumaiya Quadri 

      Treasurer

      Drisya Manikkath

      Sports Club

      Sports Club

      The club thrives as a hub of athletic excellence and camaraderie within and across the university. The club further fosters engagement by organizing

      • inter-year tournaments
      • intra-university leagues and tournaments across all sports 
      • Inter school competitions

      Activities are managed by 

      Faculty incharge

      Dr. Rafiuddin

      President

      Bharathwaj M

      Vice President 

      Shashank Jai Chandra

      General Secretary

      Keiraa K Khurana

      Treasurer

      Shaurya Gupta

      Reflexions

      Reflexions

      Official photographic club of the Institute and they covers all the activities of the campus.

      Faculty incharge

      Dr. G. Amaranath

      President

      Alok Reddy

      Vice President 

      Khushi Wason

      General Secretary

      Pratham Gajjar

      Treasurer

      Hana Riyaz

      Allure

      Allure

      The official fashion club of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus.

      Faculty incharge

      Dr. Elakkiya R

      President

      Syed Anas Ali

      General Secretary

      Kuhu Sharma

      Treasurer

      Lekshmi Jayaprasad 

      ASSOCIATIONS

      ACM

      ACM

      The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is a US-based international society for computing founded in 1947 and is the world's largest scientific and educational computing society with over 110,000 members worldwide BPDC is the largest ACM student chapter in the Middle East and it nurtures a community of aspiring computing professionals. With various events over a wide variety of topics like Programming Fundamentals, Data Science, Machine Learning, Competitive Programming and Cyber-Security. ACM BPDC has four main Special Interest Groups (SiGs) - Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Programming, Development, Hex (Cybersecurity). 

      ACM BPDC holds several events year-round for the students of BPDC and the members of ACM such as hackathons, ACM Capture The Flag, ACM Talks, ACM Learn, ACM Bootcamps, ACM Code Champ, ACM Teach, Hackathons, Project Sierra, Infinity Saga, and Mouseless. 

      In 2020, ACM BPDC won the prestigious ACM Chapter Excellence award for Outstanding Chapter Activities among 680 chapters worldwide for its exceptional contributions to the community.

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. Sujala D Shetty

      Chair

      Anmol Deepak Kumar

      Co-Chair

      Anurag Kumar Jha

      Vice Chair

      Mohamed Firas Adil

      Secretary (Events) 

      Kayan R. Irani

      Secretary (Marketing) 

      Sstuti D Mehra

      Community Chair

      Avani Kottalgi

      Technical Manager

      Sanvit Katrekar

      Marketing Manager

      Ayushi Bhandari

      Creative Manager

      Rishin Mashoom Shah 

      Community Manager

      Pranjal Aggarwal

      Technical Executive

      Kushagra Golash, Aakar Anuj Mathur and Sanober Sarfaraz Ahmed 

      Marketing Executive

      Harsh Garg and Samaira Sapra

      Creative Executive

      Adil Ahmed, Aryan M and Mysha Ali

       

      ACM-W is an international Association aimed at supporting, celebrating and advocating women in computing. ACM-W BPDC is a local chapter of ACM-W, it was founded in 2019 by Sabiha Shaik and Akanksha Mathur to inspire women in computing by offering programs and services that will help its members enhance their skills and broaden their horizons.

      Mission is to empower women in computing by providing services and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

      Vision:  To reach out to women from diverse backgrounds and give them what they need to build a strong career in computing and technology.

      ACMW holds events such as lazer maze, front-end series (workshops), and playfair cipher 

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. Sujala

      Chair

      Sadaf Ahmed 

      Vice Chair

      Jannath Shaik

      Treasurer

      Khirthana Sundaram

      Events Head

      Megha Manoj

      Events Executive

      Malvika Vitthal Sawant, Shreya Doodipala and Nethradevi 

      Marketing Head

      Shreya Shetti

      Marketing Executive

      Narda Zaria and Smruti Koul

      Creative Head

      Neha John

      Creative Executive

      Aimy Acksa, Yashitha Chikatapalli and Drashti Parmar 

      IEI

      IEI

      I.E.I BPDC serve as a platform where like-minded individuals come together to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and promote the advancement of engineering excellence. It’s a multidisciplinary club where one can find an exciting and enriching environment. It organizes engaging events such as workshops, seminars, webinars, and technical talks featuring industry experts & competitions. The community thrives on knowledge sharing. Together, we can learn, grow, and inspire one another.

      L.O.S.T treasure hunt, Wiki Race, Quizzes, Code Blitz, Coding Warfare, Tech Talks, and workshops are a few exciting events hosted by I.E.I. BPDC Student Chapter.

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. Shashank Khurana

      President

      Anmol Deepak Kumar

      Vice President

      Rishabh Somani

      General Secretary

      Aimy Acksa Shaji

      Events Head

      Vanshika Sangtani

      Marketing Head

      Parina Parekh

      Graphic Designer

      Adil Ahmed

      Civil Head

      Vetha Varshini B. P.

      Computer Science Head

      Juwaria Qadri

      Computer Science Co-head

      Diya Sharma 

      Mechanical Head

      Cyril Binoy

      Biotechnology Head

      Husniya Mohaideen

      Chimera

      Chimera

      Chimera, the Biotechnology Association at BITS Pilani Dubai, stands as a beacon within the Department of Biotechnology. Established in 2010, it is led by enthusiastic biotechnology students, committed to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

      Driven by a vision to provide a thriving platform, Chimera has evolved into a nucleus of opportunities. Through events and workshops, it creates a vibrant community where diverse skills converge for collaborative endeavors.

      Chimera takes pride in offering a safe space for students, fostering lasting bonds. Recognizing the importance of staying connected, the association ensures regular alumni exposure, providing valuable insights into successful career paths. In essence, Chimera is more than an association; it is a dynamic community shaping the educational experience at BITS Pilani Dubai. Events organized by Chimera includes,

      • Battle of the Batches
      • Crime Scene Investigation
      • Consortia

       

      • Neuron Rush

       

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. Debostuti Ghoshdastidar

      President

      Maryam Naseer Khan 

      Ex-Officio

      Kirmi Harikrishnabhai Joshi

      Vice President 

      Tushar Raja

      General Secretary

      Xec Abdul Kader

      Treasurer

      Kasvi Methi and Sheza Shuhaib

      First year representative

      Dhruv Raorane and Hasna Sanam

      Skyline

      Skyline

      Skyline, the Civil Engineering Association at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus, is a cross-disciplinary platform designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Through engaging site visits and guest lectures, Skyline provides students with practical insights into the field of civil engineering. Open to students from various disciplines, the association fosters an environment that encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary connections.

      Faculty in charge

       

      President

      Aamir Ahmed Iftekar

      Vice President 1

      Vetha Varshini BP

      Vice President 2

      Deeksha Sachan

      General Secretary

      Kamlesh Kumar

      Treasurer

      Hasnain Khan

      Marketing and Social Media head

      Shubegh Mutti

      Events head

      Murali Krishna Alluri

      MTC

      MTC

      Microsoft Tech Club (MTC) is dedicated to providing students with the latest tools and technologies, fostering a vibrant community of innovation. We offer a collaborative environment where students engage in fun-filled events and tech-related activities. By nurturing creativity and knowledge sharing, MTC empowers students to become the innovators of tomorrow, driving forward the boundaries of technology.

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. R. Elakkiya

      Chair

      Bharat Jhanwar

      Co-chair 

      Krishen Jagani

      Ex-Officio Secretary

      Atul Vinay Srikanth

      Vice Chair

      Aryan Satwani

      General Secretary

      Mrudula Rahate

      Social Media manager

      Krithika Maniyara

      Creative executive

      Naina Sitlani

      Logistics executive

      Muthina Jayanth

      Technical Head

      Aditya Gopinath

      Technical manager

      Heramb Devarajan

      Technical executive

      Akash Rajasekar and Parina Parekh

      Creative Head

      Haneen Noushad

      Creative Executive

      Eshan Tiwari

      Marketing Head

      Joel Joseph

      Marketing executive

      Diya Sharma

      Outreach Manager

      Vennela Vallabhaneni

      Event Head

      Keane Coutinho

      Treasurer

      Abhiram Salimmon Smitha

      Logistics executive

      Lasya Sai Dabbakuti

      WIE

      WIE

      IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is a global network of IEEE members and volunteers dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists, and inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests in a career in engineering and science.

      The goal is to facilitate the recruitment and retention of women in technical disciplines globally. It envisions a vibrant community of IEEE women and men collectively using their diverse talents to innovate for the benefit of humanity.

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. R Swarnalatha 

      President

      Urvi Modi 

      Vice President

      Jagati Jain

      General Secretary

      Ramila Vempati

      Sub-Committee Member (Events)

      Shyma Sulthana

      Sub-Committee Member (Marketing)

      Megha Aby Alex

      Sub-Committee Member (Events)

      Aaditi Rammohan

      Graphic Designer

      Mysha Ali

      Treasurer

      Hibah Fathima

      Events Head

      Parina Kalpesh

      Events Executive

      Deeya Gupta

      Marketing Head

      Sarah Yusuf

      Marketing Executive

      Nashita Shakeel and Sheza Shuhaib

       

      SWE

      SWE

      Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a global organization with 80+ global affiliates worldwide. They act as a catalyst for gender parity and equality within the engineering space. They are dedicated to giving women engineers a unique place and voice within engineering industry. The SWE-BPDC affiliate is keen on establishing a platform where students will be able to develop leadership and technical skills that will equip them to be skilled members of the workforce in the future. By conducting several workshops, seminars and events, we focus on making this arena more comfortable for the development of various skills and promote networking of students.

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. R Swarnalatha 

      Presidents

      Biotechnology

      Shriyedita Ramesh

      Civil 

      Deeksha Sachan

      Chemical

      Ummal Fahadha

      Computer Science 

      Urvi Modi

      EEE

      Anjali Singh

      Vice Presidents

      Biotechnology

      Husniya Meera

      Chemical 

      Sabreen Zama

      CS

      Shifa Yashfeen Mohmed 

      EEE

      Varsha Venkatesan

      Mech

      Krithika Rathi

      Sub Committee Members

      CS

      Hibah Fathima and Smruti Koul

      BIOT

      Deeya Gupta,Shivaani Srinivasan,Meghavardini Jothikannan,Saanchi Kasar.Megha Aby Alex,Shyma Sulthana,

      CIIED

      CIIED

      Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship, Dubai(CIIED),  the official incubation arm of BITS, Pilani, Dubai Campus aims to find entrepreneurs in the students of the BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus. CIIED connects students with solid entrepreneurial skills, to form a close-knit network, working together to spread the word of Entrepreneurship.

      CIIED’s vision, “Entrepreneurship for a purpose is our ultimate goal – to create value and impact and to nurture tomorrow's global leaders.”

      Mission, “To provide a world class environment for the development of capabilities and knowledge of students in the fields of innovation, and entrepreneurship.”

      Official website: https://ciied.netlify.app/

       

      Faculty in charge

      Dr. Sartaj Rasool Rather

      President

      Neha Jakhar

      Vice President 

      Sreeram Raghammudi

      General Secretary

      Aryan Kamal Satwani

      Growth Hacker

      Abhiram S Smitha

      Head of Incubation & Entrepreneurship

      Shivam Uppal

      Head of Operations

      Harshavardhan Nakka

      Operations Executive

      Vaibhav Shrestha

      Head of Marketing

      Mohammed Husamuddin

      Marketing executive

      Harsh Garg

      Marketing executive

      Kritika Rathi

      Creative Head

      Rahul Mahesh

      Graphic Designer

      Jannath Shaik

      Video Creator

      Ved Vijay Uplenchwar