Dear All,

Greetings from the Director's Office!

With great pride and a deep sense of responsibility, I step into my second term as Director of BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, starting April 4, 2025-Today. Leading this prestigious Institute of Eminence (IoE) has been an incredible journey, and I am honored to continue this mission with all of you.

Over the past years, we have made remarkable progress in teaching, research, industry collaboration, and global outreach. Yet, there is still much more to achieve. As we enter this next phase, I invite each of you—faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry partners, and well-wishers of BITS Pilani —to join hands in shaping the future of BITS Pilani. It is time to consolidate our efforts, build on our successes, and explore new horizons. We will push boundaries and position BITS Pilani among the world's leading institutions.

As we move forward, let the words of our visionary founder, Shri G.D. Birla, inspire us:

"Believe in the power of education, for it can transform individuals, industries, and nations."

BITS has always been a place where dreams turn into expertise. As we move forward, let us remember these beautiful lines by Gulzar:

"Raste kahin khatam nahi hote, Bas log thak jaate hain safar karte!"

The journey never truly ends; our will to continue defines how far we go. I encourage our faculty, students, and staff to provide constructive insights and contribute to making BITS an even greater academic and research excellence center. Our agenda remains POSITIVE++. Let's keep building on the strong foundation we have laid.

To our alumni, your experiences and ideas are invaluable. I urge you to share your vision and insights to help us expand our global impact as a top-tier research institution.

To our industry partners, your continued engagement is crucial. Let's collaborate more deeply to shape industry-ready graduates and pioneer cutting-edge research.

As I begin this new term, my commitment remains unwavering—to propel BITS Pilani to new heights globally. The mission continues: #BITbyBIT4IoE. Every contribution matters. Let's achieve this together!

Join the movement. Let's create #BITSmagic and uphold #MeritFirst in everything we do.

I am always available via email and eager to hear your thoughts.

Best regards,
Sudhirkumar Barai
Director, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus