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

Student Welfare Division

Hostel

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Canteen

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Semi Furnished Room

Student Welfare Division

Semi Furnished Room

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Recreation Area

Student Welfare Division

Recreation Area

Student Welfare Division

Gym

Student Welfare Division

Laundry

Meet our Hostel Team

Mr.Harold Franklin Chief Warden and Warden of Block B

Mr.Harold Franklin

Dr.Sayantan Chakraborty Warden of Block C

Dr.Sayantan Chakraborty

Dr. Ashutosh Mishra Warden D

DR. Ashutosh Mishra

Mr. Sanjay Singh A Block

Mr. Sanjay Singh

Mr.Pramod Kumar Sharma Hostel Executive

Mr. Pramod Kumar Sharma

Ms. Elakkiya Kasi warden G and H

Ms. Elakkiya Kasi

Medical Center

Doctor sitting at desk and writing a prescription for her patient
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 & ASSOCIATIONS

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

Swastika Kataria

Vice President

Laksha Malik

General Secretary

Aaryan Gupta

Treasurer

Gurtejveer Singh

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

Sahil Subramaniam

Vice President

Megha Jayakumar

General Secretary

Mevin Ninan Matthews

Treasurer

Ishan Rajesh

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

-

Vice-President

Aimy Acksa Shaj

General Secretary

Akamksha Ranil

Treasurer

-

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

Samarth Kalpeshkumar Brahmbhatt

Vice President

Rushirajsinh Solanki

General Secretary

Sachi Patel

Treasurer

Naman Chawla

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

President

Mohammed Muneeb Ahmed

Vice President

Om Gupta

General Secretary

Rachel Stanly

Treasurer

Keane Anthony

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

Rahul M

Vice President

Sparsh Aggarwal

General Secretary

Suryavir Kapur

Treasurer

Divyansh Gupta

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

Jhuhi Niraj Shah

Vice President

Vaibhav Shrestha

General Secretary

Tanay Matta

Treasurer

Manav Arya Singh/b>

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.Meghana Charde

Vice President

Nishit Batwal

General Secretary

Venkata Aneesh

Creative Head

Mohammed Omer Yousuf ALI

Ex-Officio

Tvisha Sethi

 

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

Jawahar Jayaprakash Jayanthi

Vice President 

Drisya Manikkath

General Secretary

Hrishitha Vabilisetty 

Treasurer

Varnikka TM

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

-

Vice President 

Shaurya Gupta

General Secretary

Shrivenkatesh SS

Treasurer

Akshat Khurana

Reflexions

Reflexions

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

Faculty incharge

Dr.Shishir Pandey

President

Khushii Wason

Vice President 

Sathvik Sreeram

General Secretary

Dhruwan Shah

Treasurer

Daksh Patel

Allure

Allure

The official fashion club of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus.

Faculty incharge

Dr. Elakkiya R

President

Asmi More

Vice President

Sriya Sanagala

General Secretary

Madhumitha Patimedi

Treasurer

Kothapalli Sai Dhruv Shashank 

Groove

Groove

The Dance Club organizes and takes part in many inter and intra university competitions in both categories, Western and Eastern for solo, duet and group dances. They also give invited performances in various events of the institute like Alumni meet , Program at Indian Consulate, Spectrum, Annual Day and Diro’s Tea Party etc.

Faculty incharge

Dr.V.Kalaichelvi

President

Kanan Saxena

Vice President

Gourisankar SG

General Secretary

Venya Chowdhery

Treasurer

Shanell Shetty 

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