Alumni

BITS Pilani Alumni are a shining example of excellence and achievement. As graduates of one of India's premier technical institutes, they embody the innovative spirit, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to making a positive impact that BITS Pilani is known for.

201100

Alumni across the globe

73100

On-Campus Alumni

128000

WILP Alumni

3300+

Academicians

7400+

CEOs

6400+

Founders/Cofounders

15

Unicorn Startups

5

Padma Bhushan/ Shri Awardees

5

BITS Ratna Awardee

110

Distinguished Alumnus Awardees

16

Distinguished Services Awardees

11

Young Alumnus Achievement Awardee

Giving to BITS

Thank you for deciding to contribute to BITS – your invaluable donation would help Students and Researchers at the institute, strengthening our efforts to remain an “institute of eminence”. In the past, alumni have donated in areas and causes such as, Scholarships, Research Endowment Fund, Chair Professorships, Setting Up Research Labs, Inter Campus connectivity under BITS Connect 1.0 & 2.0, Infrastructure development and improvement, Faculty Awards, Research Projects and so on.

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Power of Many

You Make a Difference! Join Us in Creating Lasting Impact with the Power of Many Campaign

We are making a real difference through the Power of Many campaign, a special initiative crafted by BITS to showcase the strength found in unity. Click the link to immerse yourself in a supportive ecosystem dedicated to promoting quality education at higher levels.

Contact us:

Aparajita Dutta, Sr. Manager-Alumni Relations, at aparajita.dutta@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
Shreshtha Sanyal, Assistant Manager-Alumni Relations, at shreshtha.sanyal@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

Let's come together and be the catalysts for change!

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Naming Rights Policy

Here is an opportunity to make your contribution to BITS forever etched in its legacy. The Naming Rights Policy encourages you to reward you with name facilities, equipments, endowment in multiple avenues, acknowledging your significant philanthropy. The following illustration provides an overall summary of the policy.

For a more detailed version, please click here.

To know more about Naming Rights Policy, please reach out to Prof. Arya Kumar at deanalumnirelations@bits-pilani.ac.in or Mr. Sachin Arya at sachin.arya@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in We would be happy to clairfy your queries. All donations to Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani qualify for 100% deduction u/s 80G(2)(a)(iiif) of Income Tax Act, 1961.

mera BITS mera bhawan

For all the years you spent here, the friends you made and the memories you created. These bhavans room sing your name. So why not make it official?

Get your name on the room and stay connected to the place that was your home for those magical years

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BITS Alumni Community

BITS Pilani now has an official alumni community on AlmaConnect – an exclusive space for all BITS alumni to come together, share, relive memories and help each other move ahead. If you have not made your profile yet, please click the link to create your profile and get started.
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BITS Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA)

Every year, BITS Pilani feels proud to celebrate and felicitate its alumni who have made significant contributions in their field of operations. Constituted in 2011.

Nominate BITSians for DAA 2025

Nominations call for Distinguished Alumnus Awards 2025

Eligibility Criteria for DAA 2025

Nominations call for Distinguished Alumnus Awards 2024

Eligibility Criteria for DAA 2022

Distinguished Alumnus Award 2022

Distinguished Alumnus Award 2021

Distinguished Alumnus Awards 2020

BITS Pilani Young Achiever Alumni Award

The YAA award is instituted to recognize and honor young alumni who have brought laurels to their alma mater by making significant and outstanding contributions to their profession, their businesses, and/or to the society. Below link has details regarding the eligibility to nominate alumni for the award and it also has the link to submit the nominations.

YAA Nominations eligibility and Nomination form 2025

Alumni Articles

Unlock the captivating tales of our accomplished alumni. From their personal growth to professional success, their stories are sure to leave you in awe. Get a glimpse into their lives and be motivated by their achievements by reading our Alumni stories today!

From Engineering to Marketing Analytics: Rohan Cherthedath on Career Transitions, Skills, and Lessons from BITS Pilani to Marriott International

Rohan Cherthedath, a BITS Pilani (Goa, 09 ) graduate is a marketing analytics professional with over 13 years of experience, currently serving as Director of Marketing Analytics at Marriott International since August 2022. His career at Marriott spans several roles, including Senior Manager in Revenue Management Analytics and Data Science. He holds a Master of Engineering Management from Dartmouth College and a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from BITS Pilani.

Charting New Paths: From Physics to Finance — A Journey of Discovery with Harsh Vijay

Harsh Vijay, BITS Pilani (Goa, ’22) graduate has traversed an unconventional path from the world of physics to the fast-paced arena of venture capital. Harsh pursued an MSc in Physics during his time at BITS, but today, he is an MBA student at FMS Delhi, focusing on finance and private equity. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Harsh to delve deeper into his journey, from his academic pursuits to his professional aspirations.

From BITS to Breakthroughs: A Journey of Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship in Drug Development and AI-Driven Healthcare

Dr. Vijay Soni, BITS Pilani (Hyderabad ’16) earned his Ph.D. with research that led to breakthroughs in tuberculosis treatment, resulting in 14 international publications and a patent. Recognized with the NASI Young Scientist Award, he currently serves as an Instructor at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, where he investigates TB metabolism. As the founder of Scipreneur, Dr. Soni has launched platforms like FailWise and Vriters, aimed at supporting scientific entrepreneurship and skill-building. Passionate about guiding young scholars, he is dedicated to helping the next generation navigate their scientific careers.

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BITSAA International

BITS Alumni Association (BITSAA) International is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in New Jersey whose principal aim is to strengthen the ties, friendship and communication amongst students, alumni, faculty and friends of the Institute. It provides a number of channels for people to stay connected with each other and with Birla Institute of Technology & Science.

BITSAA International also engages in charitable and educational activities by raising funds for setting up endowments, creating scholarships,rewarding teaching and research and generally promoting the development of resources at Birla Institute of Technology and Science at Pilani, Dubai, Goa & Hyderabad campuses.BITSAA International has over 18,000 BITS Alumni worldwide as its members. Membership is free. Please visit the BITSAA International website for membership registration and details of activities.

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BITS Echo - Newsletter

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News

Campus

Convocation 2024, BITS Pilani- Pilani Campus

BITS Pilani, a renowned institution known for its commitment to innovation held its convocation at the Pilani campus, where degrees were conferred across BE, MSc, ME, and Ph.D. programs, to 1,832 students. In total this year 15,681 degrees have been awarded by the institute including all campuses, programs, and WILP programs.

by admin | November 13th, 2024