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  • Sixth Foundation Day Celebrations

    • 01 Apr 2014
    • BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

    Sixth Foundation Day Celebrations

    Sixth Foundation Day Celebrations

    01 April 2014

    The Sixth Foundation Day was celebrated on Sunday, 30th March 2014 in BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus. 
     
    Padma Bhushan Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Padmashri Ananda Shankar Jayant and her troupe gave a classical dance performance in the evening.
     

  • Inauguration of New Academic Building at Pilani Campus

    • 01 Apr 2014
    • BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

    Inauguration of New Academic Building at Pilani Campus

    Inauguration of New Academic Building at Pilani Campus

    01 April 2014

    A state of the art new academic block covering over 1,60,000 sft was inaugurated by Smt Sarala Birla and industrialist, Sri B. K. Birla, in the presence of Chancellor, Dr Kumar Mangalam Birla, Smt Rajashree Birla, Vice Chancellor, Prof B. N Jain, Director, Prof G. Raghurama and other dignitaries on Friday, 28th March 2014. With a built up area of about 1,60,000 sft and built at a cost of Rs 75 crores, this building has been designed by well-known architect, Mr Hafeez Contractor. The building is a part of the major modernization and expansion of Pilani campus costing over Rs 600 crores under Project Parivartan which was announced by Chancellor Dr Kumar Mangalam Birla on 14th November 2011. 
     
    Speaking on the occasion, BITS Pilani, Chancellor, Dr. Kumar Mangalam Birla said, “Our strategic vision is to raise BITS to become one of the leading Science and Technology Universities in Asia, with a clear focus on teaching, research and industry engagement. This is yet another step forward to increase the depth and reach of our campus and is a reflection of our vision”.
    Commenting on the occasion, BITS Pilani Vice Chancellor, Prof. B. N. Jain said, "The new academic complex will provide a modern physical ambiance that covers classrooms, laboratories, department offices and faculty chambers, and is expected to be at par with what one might expect in any highly-ranked university in India or abroad. I am certain this new investment will contribute to our on-going efforts to provide a physical and academic environment that nurtures excellence in teaching, research, industry engagement and community outreach".
     
    Director of BITS Pilani campus, Prof. G. Raghurama said, "With 23 state of the art classrooms, seminar rooms, meeting rooms, faculty chambers, computing labs and internet connectivity throughout, the new facility adds a fresh dimension to the study atmosphere in Pilani campus. I invite the faculty and students to let their academic pursuits, creativity and talents unleash in the new academic building, which I am sure, will inspire them".
     
    Being a major addition in the campus in recent years, the new building has 23 classrooms (capacity of 70 - 200 seats), it has a 200 - seater auditorium, and will host Institute's computing lab and facilities, departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, Management, Economics & Finance, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Built in a sunken plot in front of the Institute's iconic clock tower, the facility has a rotunda and landscaped avenue adding to the grandeur. 
     
    Fully air-conditioned, and with state of the art technology, a large part of the building is below the ground level and enables the roof - top match the ground level and the terrace garden harmonizes with the green campus, thus providing a panoramic view.
     
    For a video on New Academic Building, please visit :

  • BITS PILANI GOLDEN JUBLEE 10K RUN

    • 25 Mar 2014
    • BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

    BITS PILANI GOLDEN JUBLEE 10K RUN

    BITS PILANI GOLDEN JUBLEE 10K RUN

    25 March 2014

    BITS Pilani has completed 50 vibrant years (1964-2014) and we are celebrating the golden jubilee year during 2014. As part of these celebrations, we organized the National level 10K run "BITSATHON" on March 23, 2014.
    The 10k Run was flagged off by Dr A K Khan, Director General, Anti Corruption Bureau. Many BITS alumni participated in the event. 
    In the Men category  Mr.BERENDRA KUMAR (ARTYLERY CENTER) and in the Women category M. SRUTHI (IT) won the 1st Prize. 
     

  • BITS Pilani wins Asia's Best Private Education Institute Award

    • 16 Jan 2014
    • BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

    BITS Pilani wins Asia's Best Private Education Institute Award

    BITS Pilani wins Asia's Best Private Education Institute Award

    16 January 2014

    In a grand WCRC Leaders Asian Education Excellence Summit held at Delhi on 9th January 2014, BITS Pilani was presented  Asia's Best Private Education Institute Award  in  the category of Engineering & Technology .  BITS was honoured as one among the 50 educational institutions from the following countries which have been the recipients of the award this year :  Dubai, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,  Sri Lanka, Thailand and UAE. Director of Pilani campus, Prof. G. Raghurama received the award on behalf of the Institute.  Top of the league academicians from the above countries were present at the award giving function. 
     
    The event took place on the backdrop of the January 2014 issue of WCRC Leaders-Asia magazine, which has a special cover feature on Asia’s 100 Best & Fastest Growing Private Education Institutes. KPMG in India has been the process advisor and evaluator for the research survey. The World Consulting & Research Corporation (WCRC), a multi-interest consulting, research and media conglomerate, played host to this event. 
     
    Distinguished luminaries and senior government officials present at the event included Mr. Pervez Dewan, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, GoI, Mr.Pooran Chandra Pandey, Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact, Ms.SunainaTomar, Jt. Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, GoI, Mr. Ajay Tomar, IGP, BSF Punjab, among others. 
     
    The Summit included series of panel discussion sessions, themed around “Education creates Leaders”. Chancellors, Principals, Deans & Directors of leading academic brands from India and abroad were present for the panel discussion session. This elite group of panel speakers deliberated on various issues covering policy frameworks to academic quality improvement and employability of graduates.    

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  • Video on New Academic Building at BITS Pilani

    Video on New Academic Building at BITS Pilani

    For a video tour of the New Academic Building at BITS Pilani, please visit :
     

  • MOU with SKF India Limited, Mumbai

    MOU with SKF India Limited, Mumbai

    BITS Pilani signed a MOU with SKF India Limited, Mumbai on 21st February 2014 with the objective of fostering collaboration between the two institutions to promote academic interaction.  Besides other terms, the MOU includes :
     
    (i)  BITS would design and operate educational programs to meet the learning and development needs of SKF India Ltd.,  leading to specific degrees of BITS through its Work Integrated Learning Programs. These programs will have the same rigour and standards as those offered on-campus, and will be equivalent to the corresponding degrees offered on-campus.
     
    (ii) SKF India Ltd will provide the necessary infrastructural facilities and logistical support required (such as office facilities for BITS faculty, classrooms, facilities for conducting examinations, library, etc.).
     
    (iii) The employees of the Company admitted to the BITS programs under this collaborative arrangement, will be treated as BITS students and will be governed by the academic regulations and fee structure of BITS, and also by the service rules and regulations specified by the company.
     
    (iv) The MOU will remain effective for five years from the date of signing. 

  • MOU with "n+i" Network of Engineering Institutes, France

    MOU with "n+i" Network of Engineering Institutes, France

    BITS signed a MOU with "n+i" Network of Engineering Institutes, France (hereinafter, called "n+i") on 21 October 2013 with the objective of establishing student exchange programs in Bachelor and/or Masters Degree programmes in the area of Sciences, Engineering or Technology.  The cooperation will concern students from both sides. They will have the opportunity to complete an international period of training as a part of their own local degree. The MOU included that the two institutions agree to promote to their students,  the possibilities of studies and training in their partner institutions (BITS for French students and "n+i" for India students). 

  • MOU with Vedanta Aluminium Limted, Jharsuguda

    MOU with Vedanta Aluminium Limted, Jharsuguda

    BITS signed a MOU with Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Jharsuguda on September 30, 2013, to promote academic and research interactions. Besides other terms, the MOU includes :
     
    (i) BITS would design and operate educational programs to meet the learning and development needs of Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Jharsguda (VAL - J),  leading to specific degrees of BITS through its Work Integrated Learning Programs. These programs will have the same rigour and standards as those offered on-campus, and will be equivalent to the corresponding degrees offered on-campus.
     
    (ii) The educational programs conducted under this collaborative arrangement will offer the employees of VAL - J an opportunity to enhance their academic qualification, and synergize theory with practice on a sustained basis.
     
    (iii) VAL - J would also endeavor to facilitate the implementation and continuation of the Practice School program of BITS after discussions between the two organizations

  • MOU with Tata Technologies, Pune

    MOU with Tata Technologies, Pune

    BITS Pilani signed a MOU with Tata Technologies, Pune on 15th July 2013 with the objective of fostering collaboration between the two institutions to promote academic interaction. Besides other terms, the MOU covers :
     
    (i) BITS would design and operate educational programs to meet the learning and development needs of Tata Technologies leading to specific degrees of BITS through its Work Integrated Learning Programs. These programs will have the same rigour and standards as those offered on-campus, and will be equivalent to the corresponding degrees offered on-campus.
     
    (ii) Tata Technologies will provide the necessary infrastructural facilities and logistical support required (such as office facilities for BITS faculty, classrooms, facilities for conducting examinations, library, etc.)
     
    (iii) The employees of Tata Technologies admitted to BITS programs under the collaborative arrangement will be treated as BITS students and will be governed by the academic regulations and fee structure of BITS and also by the service rules and regulations specified by Tata Technologies.

  • BITS Pilani invites applications for on-campus faculty positions

    BITS Pilani invites applications for on-campus faculty positions

     


     
     
     

  • BITS Pilani Golden Jubilee Celebrations, 2013-14
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  • Seed grant support for Start ups under TIDE/TDB Schemes

    Seed grant support for Start ups under TIDE/TDB Schemes

    BITS Pilani invites proposal from start-ups for availing seed grant support under the scheme of Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology and Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE), Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), Government of India. 
     
    The maximum quantum of assistance to each start up company is Rs. 25 lacs.
     
    Interested start ups to incubate may apply in the prescribed format, available at http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/pilani/technologybusiness/TechnologyBusinessIncubator .  The complete application form must be sent to jyoti@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in by 31st July 2013.  For more details, please contact, Dr. Anu Gupta at anug@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in mentioning “Seed grant support application”. 
     
    The proposals shall be screened by an expert committee. The shortlisted start ups shall be called for presentation.
     

  • BITSAA Global Alumni Meet: Jan 3-5, 2014, BITS Pilani – Hyderabad Campus.

    BITSAA Global Alumni Meet: Jan 3-5, 2014, BITS Pilani – Hyderabad Campus.

     

  • MOU with Mahindra and Mahindra, Nagpur

    MOU with Mahindra and Mahindra, Nagpur

    BITS has signed a MOU with Mahindra and Mahindra, Nagpur, to collaborate to run educational programs to meet the human resource development needs of Mahindra and Mahindra, Nagpur leading to specific degrees through its off-campus Work Integrated Learning Programmes. Mahindra and Mahindra would also extend its participation in the Practice School program of BITS. 

  • MOU with New Mexico State University, US

    MOU with New Mexico State University, US

    BITS university has signed a MOU with New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, US, on 30 December 2012. Some of the terms of the MOU are : Promoting academic and research collaboration by way of exchange of information and academic publications, exchange of staff and students, co-advising theses and dissertations, organizing joint workshops and seminars, exploring possibilities of offering joint certificates/degree programs at UG and PG levels and also to explore the possibilities of joint cooperative research projects.

  • MOU with USC Viterbi School of Engineering, US

    MOU with USC Viterbi School of Engineering, US

    BITS has signed a MOU with University of Southern California (Viterbi School of Engineering) on 11th December 2012 to cooperate in  education, to exchange faculty and students and to collaborate in research.  The MOU includes short visits to each other’s campus with a view to participate in research seminars and workshops. Also the two institutions will explore possibilities for establishing other educational programs according to the policies of both  institutions.  The MOU is valid for an initial period of three years.

  • MOU with Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Pune

    MOU with Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Pune

    The university has signed a MOU with Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Pune, on 3rd December 2012 to collaborate in running educational programs to meet the human resource development needs of the Company leading to specific degrees through its off-campus Work Integrated Learning Programs. The MOU also includes Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. providing facilities to the Institute for running its Practice School program.

     

  • MOU with UOP India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

    MOU with UOP India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

    BITS has signed a MOU with UOP India Pvt., New Delhi, on 29 November 2012, to collaborate in the areas of petrochemical and chemical process engineering through credit courses, faculty development programs, sponsoring technical events at the university, hosting internship to BITS students, research engagements by way of leveraging university infrastructure and personnel for experimentation and augmenting skills on newer technologies.  

     

  • MOU with MITACS Inc, Canada

    MOU with MITACS Inc, Canada

    BITS university has signed a MOU with MITACS INC, (located at Suite 301, Technology Enterprise Facility, University of British Columbia, 6190, Agronomy Road, Vancouver, BC, V6T 123, Canada) on 7th November 2012 with the objective of developing and strengthening collaboration in the field of scientific and technological research through projects and activities with emphasis on innovations and entrepreneurship. The MOU covers exchange of students, faculty and researchers, organization of scientific and technological seminars, workshops, symposia and exchange of information on joint research efforts.  

     

  • MOU with MIMS, Hyderabad

    MOU with MIMS, Hyderabad

    BITS has signed a MOU with Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Hyderabad on 30th July 2012 , and the terms of reference include :
     
    1. Collaboration in developing technologies to provide affordable health care to people living in rural areas,
    2. Identifying projects of mutual interest related to health care.
     
    Further, the MOU states that Share India, which is a NGO arm of Mediciti may join as a partner at an appropriate time.

  • An Interview with Mr P Vijayaraghavan, President, IIChE

    An Interview with Mr P Vijayaraghavan, President, IIChE

    Mr. P. Vijayaraghavan, President of IIChE and ex-President of Reliance Industries Ltd., Vadodara Manufacturing Division was in Pilani on 21- 22 September 2012 to participate in the Students' Chemical Engineering Congress "SCHEMCON 2012" held in the Pilani campus. Mr Vijayaraghavan was interviewed by B.E. Chemical Engineering Student, Ms Aarushi Prakash and the interview covered his perspectives on a wide range of issues including Trends in Chemical Engineering, Changing role of chemical engineers, Research landscape and Chemical engineering as a career. Click the following link to see the interview :

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEX2B5ewMvo

  • BITS Pilani invites applications for faculty positions

    BITS Pilani invites applications for faculty positions

    BITS Pilani invites applications for faculty positions. Please click here for more information.

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