BITS Pilani

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Former names
  • Birla College of Engineering[1]
    (1946–1964)
Mottogyānaṁ paramaṁ balam (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
Knowledge is supreme power
TypeInstitute of Eminence Deemed University
Established
  • 1946; 78 years ago (as Birla College of Engineering)
  • 1964; 60 years ago (as BITS Pilani)[2]
FounderG.D. Birla
Endowment$356,557[3] (2017)
ChancellorKumar Mangalam Birla
Vice-ChancellorV. Ramgopal Rao
DirectorSudhirkumar Barai (Pilani campus)[4]
Academic staff
655[5]
Students13,049 (2021-22)[5]
Undergraduates10,977 (2021-22)[5]
Postgraduates1,363 (2021-22)[5]
709 (2021-22)[5]
Location
Pilani, Jhunjhunu
,
Rajasthan
,
333031
,
India

28°21′49.96″N 75°35′13.26″E / 28.3638778°N 75.5870167°E / 28.3638778; 75.5870167
CampusMultiple sites, 328 acres (133 ha) (Pilani campus)
Colors      Sky blue, red, and yellow
NicknameBITSians
AffiliationsUGC,[6] NAAC,[7] PCI,[8] AIU,[9] ACU[10]
Websitewww.bits-pilani.ac.in

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is a private deemed university in Pilani, Rajasthan, India.[11] It focuses primarily on higher education and research in engineering and sciences. BITS Pilani was one of the first six institutes in India to be declared Institution of Eminence.[12] According to 2012 data, BITS Pilani has an acceptance rate of 1.47%, making it one of the most exclusive technical universities in the world.[13][14]

The institute was established in its present form in 1964.[15] During this period, the institute's transformation from a regional engineering college to a national university was backed by G.D. Birla. The university has expanded its campuses from Pilani to Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai.[16] After expansion to a campus in Dubai, it has become the first international deemed university, spearheading research in science and engineering with four established campuses and fifteen academic departments. Backed by the Aditya Birla Group, the institute secures extramural research funds from industries and various government agencies.[17][18]

Admissions to on-campus programs are solely merit-based and assessed by the entrance examinations conducted by BITS.[19] Through its highly successful and widespread alumni network spanning globally across varied fields, BITS Pilani has made a significant impact on corporates, academia, research, entrepreneurship, arts and social activism.[20][21]

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  2. ^ "International Relations Unit, BITS Pilani" Archived 8 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in.
  3. ^ "- BITS Alumni Association".
  4. ^ "IISc - Alumnus Prof. Sudhirkumar Barai appointed as Director of BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus ." www.alumni.iisc.ac.in. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e "NIRF 2023" (PDF). nirfindia.org. 29 June 2023.
  6. ^ Pharmacy Council of India. "Pharmacy Council of India: Recognized Institutes". Retrieved 21 October 2009.
  7. ^ University Grants Commission, India. "Approved Deemed Universities". Archived from the original on 29 November 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
  8. ^ National Assessment and Accreditation Council. "Accredited Universities". Archived from the original on 9 April 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
  9. ^ Association of Indian Universities. "AIU Member Universities". Retrieved 28 October 2009.
  10. ^ Association of Commonwealth Universities. "Institutions affiliated to ACU". Archived from the original on 5 September 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
  11. ^ "UGC Act-1956" (PDF). mhrd.gov.in/. Secretary, University Grants Commission. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  12. ^ "BITS Pilani, IIT Delhi, Bombay, are now among six Institutes of Eminence". 9 July 2018.
  13. ^ "Inside the world's most exclusive university, where the acceptance rate is just 1.5%". Business Insider. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  14. ^ "The World's Most Exclusive University Accepts Less Than 1.5 Percent of Applicants". Mental Floss. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  15. ^ "BIT Pilani Inception". Grad Prospect. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  16. ^ "BITS Pilani may spend Rs 1,600 crore for expansion in five years". The Economic Times. 11 July 2014. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  17. ^ "Ongoing Projects-INSTITUTES INTERACTED | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India". www.drdo.gov.in. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  18. ^ "Research". universe.bits-pilani.ac.in. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  19. ^ S.S.Vasan (27 November 2006). "BITS Pilani Says Merit First, No to reservation". Archived from the original on 3 August 2010. Retrieved 28 November 2009.
  20. ^ "BITS, Pilani - A Cradle for many Indian Startups". 16 November 2016.
  21. ^ "Birla Institute of Technology and Science ring Nasdaq bell". 3 January 2014 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.