Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani is a private deemed university located in Pilani, Rajasthan, India. It was established in the year of 1964 by the late Mr. G.D. Birla. BITS Pilani has since grown rapidly to become one of the premier engineering and science universities in India and is recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India.

BITS Pilani offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree programs in engineering, sciences, technology, pharmacy, management as well as humanities. The institute has three campuses in India located in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.

The university has a rigorous academic program that emphasises on practical, industry-relevant education. BITS Pilani has a strong focus on research, faculty members as well as students involved in cutting-edge research in various fields.

BITS Pilani has consistently been ranked as one of the top engineering colleges in India by various national and international ranking agencies. It is known for its strong industry partnerships, excellent campus infrastructure and well-rounded education.

The admission procedure at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, varies depending on the course and program being applied for. Here are the general steps for admission to BITS Pilani:

• Application: The first step is to apply for the desired program at BITS Pilani. The application form is available online on the BITS Pilani official website. Candidates are required to fill in the details, upload the required documents as well as pay the application fee.
• Admission Test: BITS Pilani conducts its own admission test, BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test) for admission to its undergraduate engineering and science programs. Candidates need to appear for the BITSAT exam and qualify for the cutoff score to be considered for admission.
• Merit List: Based on the performance of the candidates in the admission test, BITS Pilani prepares a merit list for each program. Candidates who score above the cutoff marks are included in the merit list.
• Counselling: Shortlisted candidates are called for counselling rounds where they are allotted seats in the desired program based on their rank in the merit list. Candidates need to appear for counselling as well as provide the necessary documents, pay the admission fees and complete other formalities.
• Document Verification: Candidates need to provide the necessary documents such as mark sheets, certificates and other relevant documents for verification during the counselling rounds. The original documents need to be submitted for verification and photocopies need to be submitted for record-keeping purposes.
• Final Admission: Once the counselling rounds and document verification are completed, candidates are granted admission to the program and the admission process is completed.

It is essential to note that the admission procedure may vary depending on the program and course applied for. Candidates are advised to visit the BITS Pilani’s official website for detailed information about the admission procedure for each program.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani has been recognized and awarded for its academic and research excellence along with its contributions to the society. Some of the notable achievements and awards received by BITS Pilani are:

• Institute of Eminence (IoE): In 2018, BITS Pilani was selected as one of the six Institutes of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India, which recognized it as a premier institute of higher education and research in the country.
• QS World University Rankings: BITS Pilani has consistently been ranked among the top universities in India as well as globally in the QS World University Rankings, with a rank of 801-1000 in 2022.
• National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): BITS Pilani has also been ranked among the top engineering colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) with a rank of 23 in 2021.
• Microsoft Imagine Cup: BITS Pilani has won several awards in the prestigious Microsoft Imagine Cup including the first prize in the national finals in 2016 and the second prize in the Asia Pacific finals in 2017.
• NASA's Mars Rover Challenge: A team of students from BITS Pilani won the prestigious NASA's Mars Rover Challenge in 2014 competing against teams from around the world.
• Swachh Bharat Summer Internship: BITS Pilani was awarded the first prize in the Swachh Bharat Summer Internship program by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 2018 for its contribution towards promoting cleanliness and sanitation in the country.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani has a strong track record of campus placements with a huge percentage of students securing job offers from top companies in various sectors. The exact placement records may vary from year to year and it also depends upon the specific program, the prevailing job market scenario as well as the performance of the graduating students.

As per the official data released by BITS Pilani for the placement season of 2020-2021, around 91% of the eligible students across all programs received job offers from various recruiters. The average package offered to the graduating students was approximately INR 16.5 lakhs per annum, while the highest package offered was INR 88 lakhs per annum. 

Some of the top recruiters who participated in the campus placement process included Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Google, Tata Consultancy Services, Qualcomm, Morgan Stanley as well as Deloitte among others.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani has a sprawling campus spread over 328 acres, located in the scenic town of Pilani in Rajasthan, India. The campus is well-equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure along with facilities providing students with a conducive environment for academic and research pursuits as well as extra-curricular activities.

Some of the key features and infrastructure of BITS Pilani are:

• Academic Infrastructure: The campus has modern and well-equipped classrooms, lecture halls as well as tutorial rooms, which are equipped with advanced audio-visual aids and other teaching tools. The university also has well-stocked libraries with a vast collection of books, journals, other resources as well as modern computer labs, research centres and other academic facilities.
• Residential Facilities: BITS Pilani has separate hostels for male and female students, with a total capacity of around 10,000 students. The hostels are well-furnished and provide students with a comfortable and safe living environment along with facilities such as Wi-Fi connectivity, gymnasiums, sports facilities and mess facilities.
• Sports and Recreational Facilities: The campus has excellent sports facilities including playgrounds, courts as well as indoor sports facilities for various games and sports such as cricket, football, basketball, badminton, table tennis and others. The university also has a swimming pool, a gymnasium and several clubs along with societies for cultural and extra-curricular activities.
• Health and Wellness Facilities: BITS Pilani has a health centre with trained medical staff, providing students with healthcare services, first aid and emergency medical care. The campus also has a counselling and wellness centre, offering psychological counselling as well as support to students.
• Transportation: BITS Pilani has its own fleet of buses and other vehicles, providing students with transportation facilities to and from the campus along with for academic and other events.