Student Welfare Division
Student Affairs
- Hostels
- Medical Center
- Counseling Service
- Anti-Ragging Policy
- Emergency Medical Procedure
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment
- Student Discipline and Regulations
- Clubs and Associations
- Student Council
- Inhouse Publications
- Inter and Intra University Cultural and Sports Activities
Hostels
There are four hostel blocks for boys and two blocks for girls. Each Hostel is provided with a resident warden and other required maintenance staff. Hostels are Wi-Fi enabled with rooms that are fully air-conditioned and furnished with study tables, chairs, single beds, and wardrobes. Separate mess is available for boys and girls which serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
Facilities in Hostel
Semi-furnished Room
Laundry rooms
Recreational rooms
Gym
Meet our Hostel Team
Mr.Harold Franklin
- Chief Warden and Warden of Block B
Dr.Sayantan Chakraborty
- Warden of Block C
Mr.Sanjay Singh
- Warden of Block C
Mr.Pramod Kumar Sharma
- Hostel Executive
Medical Center
Counseling Service
The Counseling Service facilitates students to identify their strengths and overcome their stress. It empowers students and staff by creating awareness of mental health and wellbeing through regular targeted activities. It maintains an atmosphere of acceptance and complete confidentiality.
Counseling service is free and voluntary. Sessions are conducted for an hour on a weekly, or biweekly basis depending on the concerns and need. The counselor addresses various concerns such as academic, relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness, loss and adjustment to new changes, self-esteem, and time management.
Activities by the counseling Service
Clubs and Associations
Clubs
M.A.D Club
Treble
Oh Crop
Supernova
Flummoxed
Wall Street Club
Groove
Expressions
Paribhasha
Shades
Sports club
Reflexions
Allure
Associations
ACM and ACMW
IEI
Chimera
Skyline
MTC
WIE
SWE
GDSC
CIIED
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AiChE)
Association of Electronic Engineers (AOEE)
IFOR
Institute of Electricals and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Clubs
M.A.D Club
Make a Difference (M.A.D Club) is the social and environment club of BPDC. The club strives to promote sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and social responsibility among its members.
Activities of the club includes,
- Blood Donation Camps
- Dandiya Night
- Breast Cancer Awareness Day
- Earth Day and Earth Hour
- Clean-Up Drives
- Paper Collection and Recycling Drives
- Cloth and Stationary Collection Drives
- Spectrum, art and Cultural Event for Children of Determination
- Organic Farming
- Christmas Lunch and Bag for the Blue-Collar Workers
- Spoken English Classes
Managed by,
Faculty in charge | Dr. Geetha Kannan |
President | Mr.Mitrang Gupta |
Vice President | Ms.Swastika Kataria |
General Secretary | Mr.Hitansh Tuli |
Treasurer | Ms.Anushka Benjamin |
Treble
Treble, the vibrant hub for music enthusiasts! The music club is a dynamic community that celebrates the universal language of music, bringing together individuals with diverse tastes and backgrounds. Whether you're a seasoned musician, or someone eager to explore the world of melodies, Treble has something for everyone.
- Sparks (Intra-College Event): Sparks is one of the pivotal events of the college year where all students are allowed to display their talents in front of an impartial judge panel, allowing anyone to step up and take a shot at victory. It is the launch pad for Jashn, where participants are then selected for their associated events.
- Performances: The performances frequently feature spotlight segments, allowing talented individuals within the club to showcase their skills and original compositions. These include performing for events like Gandhi Jayanti, Ethnic Day, BITS Sports Festival, Alumni Meets, Spectrum and so many more.
Jashn (Inter-College Event): The highlight of all cultural activities for the college, Treble sends forth the best musicians for the categories, decided from the winners of Sparks. These students represent the college in the various competitions spanning multiple days and prepare and train for Jashn to have explosive performances alongside their competitors from other colleges.
Faculty in charge | Dr. M Rafiuddin |
President | Ishan Anthony Menezes |
Vice President | Keiara Nicole Goveas |
General Secretary | Sahil Subramaniam |
Treasurer | Mevin Matthews |
Oh Crop
Oh Crop is the official Graphic Designing club of BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus.
It is an enthusiastic community of artists and visionaries dedicated to exploring the limitless possibilities of visual communication. Join a dynamic group of like-minded individuals who share your passion for design. Together, they turn brainstorming sessions into works of art, and every idea is an opportunity for creative expression.
A few of the events includes
- Video editing workshop, followed by a video editing competition and a monthly magazine which is uploaded on the Instagram page.
- Discover, create, and design – because in this club, every stroke, pixel, and color choice tells a story!
Managed by,
Faculty In-charge | Dr. Pranav M Pawar |
President | Dhruv Neb |
Vice-President | Agrim Jain |
General Secretary | Aimy Acksa Shaji |
Treasurer | Mahin Poptani |
Marketing In-charge | Akanksha Ranil |
Events Manager | Vansh Jain and Crystal Nazareth |
Content Creator | Ashwin Shibu |
Social Media Manager | Jay Parida |
Supernova
SUPERNOVA, BITS Pilani Dubai's astronomy club, hosts stargazing sessions, workshops, talks, and outreach programs. It organizes skywatching events, and astrophotography competitions, and engages in research projects. The club also conducts quizzes, telescope-building workshops, and astronomy camps, fostering a community passionate about exploring the cosmos.
Faculty in charge | Dr. K.K. Singh |
President | Karmanpreet Kaur Hanspal |
Vice President | Samarth Kalpeshkumar Brahmbhatt |
Flummoxed
The Flummoxed Quiz Club: Home to the brilliant minds of Bits Pilani, Dubai. At Flummoxed, we take pride in fostering a culture of challenge and development among the members, encouraging them to enhance their skills in quick problem-solving, general knowledge, competitiveness, and other quizzing abilities. The overarching goal is to continually test the members with fresh and innovative topics and challenges. Moreover, the club aspires to offer its members a platform to participate in various quiz competitions, across the U.A.E.
Faculty in charge | Dr.Shamshad Ahmad Khan |
Vice President | Karthik Sairam |
General Secretary | Ansh Choudhary |
Treasurer | Naman Saxena |
Creative Executive | Ethan Dsa and Prakhar Singh |
Media Executive | Kailash Ramakrishnan and Kevin Samson |
Events Executive | Heet Shah and Suraj Saini |
Marketing Executive | Milan Sunil |
Wallstreet club
The Wall Street Club (WSC) at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus is a student-run initiative that aims to strengthen financial knowledge among students. The club is structurally designed to teach dynamic finance, economics, and management concepts. It aims to strengthen the financial literacy of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus students. At WSC, you will develop fundamental knowledge of commerce, which isn’t taught in schools and colleges.
Owing to its multi-layered elements, the club
- Conducts a series of lecture sessions about various concepts and encourages discussions and debates for further understanding.
- Provide a platform for interaction and student awareness to improve their competitiveness and efficiency in the job market. In the past, we have conducted webinars taken by industry professionals in the domains of business and cryptocurrency.
- Conduct virtual stock, cryptocurrency trading events, and other competitions to boost trading skills and abilities among students. The annual virtual stock trading competition of BPDC, The Big Short, and Crypto Run is conducted to test the student’s trading acumen.
Managed by
Faculty in charge | Dr. Sartaj Rasool Rather |
President | Neelesh Nagpal |
Vice President | Sanskar Bhosale |
General Secretary | Ansh Khandelwal |
Treasurer | Sparsh Aggarwal |
Creative head | Dhruv Neb |
Events head | Nikhil Boura |
Marketing head | Rajwardhan Kaware |
Creative executive | Pratham Sukhija |
Events executive | Saniya Lahoti |
Marketing executive | Shivansh Tapadia |
Expressions
The Expressions Club is a dynamic platform dedicated to fostering the art of public speaking. Committed to providing a supportive environment for individuals to enhance their communication skills, the club aims to empower members with the confidence and eloquence necessary for effective expression. Through a variety of activities and events, the Expressions Club encourages its members to articulate their thoughts, engage with diverse perspectives, and refine their public speaking prowess.
Activities
- Public Speaking Workshops
- Debates and Discussions.
- Mock Interviews:
- Storytelling Sessions.
- Impromptu Speaking Challenges
Managed by
Faculty in charge | Dr. Sayantan Chakraborty |
President | Siddhant Singh |
Vice President | Nandini Arjun |
Treasurer | Vaibhav Shrestha |
Paribhasha
Paribhasha, the theatre and drama club of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. Clubs bring together students sharing a passion for acting, script writing, and digital content creators to organize events like
- Nukkad Natak
- One Mic Stand
- Proscenium
- Twist in the Tale
- Movie Night
- Impulse
- Acting Workshop
Managed by,
Faculty in charge | Dr.Gulshan Kumar |
President | Swastik Shailendrakumar Nagrikar |
Vice President | Tvisha Sethi |
General Secretary | Anagh Goyal |
Treasurer | Nishit Batwal |
Shades
Shades, the art club of BPDC, is committed to fostering a vibrant culture of artistic expression within our university community. Our primary goal is to ignite and nurture the artist within each student through activities like
- Artex
- Henna Stall
- Rangoli Workshop
Managed by,
Faculty incharge | Dr.Vijaya Ilango |
President | Bhavadev G |
Vice President | Jawahar Jayaprakash Jayanthi |
General Secretary | Sumaiya Quadri |
Treasurer | Drisya Manikkath |
Sports Club
The club thrives as a hub of athletic excellence and camaraderie within and across the university. The club further fosters engagement by organizing
- inter-year tournaments
- intra-university leagues and tournaments across all sports
- Inter school competitions
Activities are managed by
Faculty incharge | Dr. Rafiuddin |
President | Bharathwaj M |
Vice President | Shashank Jai Chandra |
General Secretary | Keiraa K Khurana |
Treasurer | Shaurya Gupta |
Reflexions
Official photographic club of the Institute and they covers all the activities of the campus.
Faculty incharge | Dr. G. Amaranath |
President | Alok Reddy |
Vice President | Khushi Wason |
General Secretary | Pratham Gajjar |
Treasurer | Hana Riyaz |
Allure
The official fashion club of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus.
Faculty incharge | Dr. Elakkiya R |
President | Syed Anas Ali |
General Secretary | Kuhu Sharma |
Treasurer | Lekshmi Jayaprasad |
ASSOCIATIONS
ACM
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is a US-based international society for computing founded in 1947 and is the world's largest scientific and educational computing society with over 110,000 members worldwide BPDC is the largest ACM student chapter in the Middle East and it nurtures a community of aspiring computing professionals. With various events over a wide variety of topics like Programming Fundamentals, Data Science, Machine Learning, Competitive Programming and Cyber-Security. ACM BPDC has four main Special Interest Groups (SiGs) - Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Programming, Development, Hex (Cybersecurity).
ACM BPDC holds several events year-round for the students of BPDC and the members of ACM such as hackathons, ACM Capture The Flag, ACM Talks, ACM Learn, ACM Bootcamps, ACM Code Champ, ACM Teach, Hackathons, Project Sierra, Infinity Saga, and Mouseless.
In 2020, ACM BPDC won the prestigious ACM Chapter Excellence award for Outstanding Chapter Activities among 680 chapters worldwide for its exceptional contributions to the community.
Faculty in charge |
Dr. Sujala D Shetty |
Chair |
Anmol Deepak Kumar |
Co-Chair |
Anurag Kumar Jha |
Vice Chair |
Mohamed Firas Adil |
Secretary (Events) |
Kayan R. Irani |
Secretary (Marketing) |
Sstuti D Mehra |
Community Chair |
Avani Kottalgi |
Technical Manager |
Sanvit Katrekar |
Marketing Manager |
Ayushi Bhandari |
Creative Manager |
Rishin Mashoom Shah |
Community Manager |
Pranjal Aggarwal |
Technical Executive |
Kushagra Golash, Aakar Anuj Mathur and Sanober Sarfaraz Ahmed |
Marketing Executive |
Harsh Garg and Samaira Sapra |
Creative Executive |
Adil Ahmed, Aryan M and Mysha Ali |
ACM-W is an international Association aimed at supporting, celebrating and advocating women in computing. ACM-W BPDC is a local chapter of ACM-W, it was founded in 2019 by Sabiha Shaik and Akanksha Mathur to inspire women in computing by offering programs and services that will help its members enhance their skills and broaden their horizons.
Mission is to empower women in computing by providing services and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Vision: To reach out to women from diverse backgrounds and give them what they need to build a strong career in computing and technology.
ACMW holds events such as lazer maze, front-end series (workshops), and playfair cipher
Faculty in charge |
Dr. Sujala |
Chair |
Sadaf Ahmed |
Vice Chair |
Jannath Shaik |
Treasurer |
Khirthana Sundaram |
Events Head |
Megha Manoj |
Events Executive |
Malvika Vitthal Sawant, Shreya Doodipala and Nethradevi |
Marketing Head |
Shreya Shetti |
Marketing Executive |
Narda Zaria and Smruti Koul |
Creative Head |
Neha John |
Creative Executive |
Aimy Acksa, Yashitha Chikatapalli and Drashti Parmar |
IEI
I.E.I BPDC serve as a platform where like-minded individuals come together to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and promote the advancement of engineering excellence. It’s a multidisciplinary club where one can find an exciting and enriching environment. It organizes engaging events such as workshops, seminars, webinars, and technical talks featuring industry experts & competitions. The community thrives on knowledge sharing. Together, we can learn, grow, and inspire one another.
L.O.S.T treasure hunt, Wiki Race, Quizzes, Code Blitz, Coding Warfare, Tech Talks, and workshops are a few exciting events hosted by I.E.I. BPDC Student Chapter.
Faculty in charge | Dr. Shashank Khurana |
President | Anmol Deepak Kumar |
Vice President | Rishabh Somani |
General Secretary | Aimy Acksa Shaji |
Events Head | Vanshika Sangtani |
Marketing Head | Parina Parekh |
Graphic Designer | Adil Ahmed |
Civil Head | Vetha Varshini B. P. |
Computer Science Head | Juwaria Qadri |
Computer Science Co-head | Diya Sharma |
Mechanical Head | Cyril Binoy |
Biotechnology Head | Husniya Mohaideen |
Chimera
Chimera, the Biotechnology Association at BITS Pilani Dubai, stands as a beacon within the Department of Biotechnology. Established in 2010, it is led by enthusiastic biotechnology students, committed to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Driven by a vision to provide a thriving platform, Chimera has evolved into a nucleus of opportunities. Through events and workshops, it creates a vibrant community where diverse skills converge for collaborative endeavors.
Chimera takes pride in offering a safe space for students, fostering lasting bonds. Recognizing the importance of staying connected, the association ensures regular alumni exposure, providing valuable insights into successful career paths. In essence, Chimera is more than an association; it is a dynamic community shaping the educational experience at BITS Pilani Dubai. Events organized by Chimera includes,
- Battle of the Batches
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Consortia
- Neuron Rush
Faculty in charge | Dr. Debostuti Ghoshdastidar |
President | Maryam Naseer Khan |
Ex-Officio | Kirmi Harikrishnabhai Joshi |
Vice President | Tushar Raja |
General Secretary | Xec Abdul Kader |
Treasurer | Kasvi Methi and Sheza Shuhaib |
First year representative | Dhruv Raorane and Hasna Sanam |
Skyline
Skyline, the Civil Engineering Association at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus, is a cross-disciplinary platform designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Through engaging site visits and guest lectures, Skyline provides students with practical insights into the field of civil engineering. Open to students from various disciplines, the association fosters an environment that encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary connections.
Faculty in charge | |
President | Aamir Ahmed Iftekar |
Vice President 1 | Vetha Varshini BP |
Vice President 2 | Deeksha Sachan |
General Secretary | Kamlesh Kumar |
Treasurer | Hasnain Khan |
Marketing and Social Media head | Shubegh Mutti |
Events head | Murali Krishna Alluri |
MTC
Microsoft Tech Club (MTC) is dedicated to providing students with the latest tools and technologies, fostering a vibrant community of innovation. We offer a collaborative environment where students engage in fun-filled events and tech-related activities. By nurturing creativity and knowledge sharing, MTC empowers students to become the innovators of tomorrow, driving forward the boundaries of technology.
Faculty in charge | Dr. R. Elakkiya |
Chair | Bharat Jhanwar |
Co-chair | Krishen Jagani |
Ex-Officio Secretary | Atul Vinay Srikanth |
Vice Chair | Aryan Satwani |
General Secretary | Mrudula Rahate |
Social Media manager | Krithika Maniyara |
Creative executive | Naina Sitlani |
Logistics executive | Muthina Jayanth |
Technical Head | Aditya Gopinath |
Technical manager | Heramb Devarajan |
Technical executive | Akash Rajasekar and Parina Parekh |
Creative Head | Haneen Noushad |
Creative Executive | Eshan Tiwari |
Marketing Head | Joel Joseph |
Marketing executive | Diya Sharma |
Outreach Manager | Vennela Vallabhaneni |
Event Head | Keane Coutinho |
Treasurer | Abhiram Salimmon Smitha |
Logistics executive | Lasya Sai Dabbakuti |
WIE
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is a global network of IEEE members and volunteers dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists, and inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests in a career in engineering and science.
The goal is to facilitate the recruitment and retention of women in technical disciplines globally. It envisions a vibrant community of IEEE women and men collectively using their diverse talents to innovate for the benefit of humanity.
Faculty in charge | Dr. R Swarnalatha |
President | Urvi Modi |
Vice President | Jagati Jain |
General Secretary | Ramila Vempati |
Sub-Committee Member (Events) | Shyma Sulthana |
Sub-Committee Member (Marketing) | Megha Aby Alex |
Sub-Committee Member (Events) | Aaditi Rammohan |
Graphic Designer | Mysha Ali |
Treasurer | Hibah Fathima |
Events Head | Parina Kalpesh |
Events Executive | Deeya Gupta |
Marketing Head | Sarah Yusuf |
Marketing Executive | Nashita Shakeel and Sheza Shuhaib |
SWE
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a global organization with 80+ global affiliates worldwide. They act as a catalyst for gender parity and equality within the engineering space. They are dedicated to giving women engineers a unique place and voice within engineering industry. The SWE-BPDC affiliate is keen on establishing a platform where students will be able to develop leadership and technical skills that will equip them to be skilled members of the workforce in the future. By conducting several workshops, seminars and events, we focus on making this arena more comfortable for the development of various skills and promote networking of students.
Faculty in charge | Dr. R Swarnalatha |
Presidents | |
Biotechnology | Shriyedita Ramesh |
Civil | Deeksha Sachan |
Chemical | Ummal Fahadha |
Computer Science | Urvi Modi |
EEE | Anjali Singh |
Vice Presidents | |
Biotechnology | Husniya Meera |
Chemical | Sabreen Zama |
CS | Shifa Yashfeen Mohmed |
EEE | Varsha Venkatesan |
Mech | Krithika Rathi |
Sub Committee Members | |
CS | Hibah Fathima and Smruti Koul |
BIOT | Deeya Gupta,Shivaani Srinivasan,Meghavardini Jothikannan,Saanchi Kasar.Megha Aby Alex,Shyma Sulthana, |
CIIED
Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship, Dubai(CIIED), the official incubation arm of BITS, Pilani, Dubai Campus aims to find entrepreneurs in the students of the BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus. CIIED connects students with solid entrepreneurial skills, to form a close-knit network, working together to spread the word of Entrepreneurship.
CIIED’s vision, “Entrepreneurship for a purpose is our ultimate goal – to create value and impact and to nurture tomorrow's global leaders.”
Mission, “To provide a world class environment for the development of capabilities and knowledge of students in the fields of innovation, and entrepreneurship.”
Official website: https://ciied.netlify.app/
Faculty in charge | Dr. Sartaj Rasool Rather |
President | Neha Jakhar |
Vice President | Sreeram Raghammudi |
General Secretary | Aryan Kamal Satwani |
Growth Hacker | Abhiram S Smitha |
Head of Incubation & Entrepreneurship | Shivam Uppal |
Head of Operations | Harshavardhan Nakka |
Operations Executive | Vaibhav Shrestha |
Head of Marketing | Mohammed Husamuddin |
Marketing executive | Harsh Garg |
Marketing executive | Kritika Rathi |
Creative Head | Rahul Mahesh |
Graphic Designer | Jannath Shaik |
Video Creator | Ved Vijay Uplenchwar |