In The Spotlight
BITS Placements 2023
New Level Unlocked!
Levelling up is in the DNA of every student, teacher and alum at BITS. It’s no surprise then, that the outcome from the campus placements in 2023 saw a ‘Boss’ level outcome. In the academic year AY 22-23, approximately 3,000 students secured offers through on-campus placements and pre-placement offers (PPOs), elevating the overall placement percentage for the year to an impressive 90%. This meant 3200 placement offers, including summer internships. Onboarding a record 595 unique companies is another achievement badge on the BITS leaderboard.
If you think that’s remarkable, the average annual salary was ₹ 20.7 LPA, 11% higher than the previous year. That’s the average annual return on a mutual fund investment! Talk about staying ahead of the game. The companies rolling out these offers include tech giants & global investment banks like Google, Microsoft, Uber, JP Morgan, and Bloomberg, alongside core companies such as General Electric, Honeywell, Dover, Tata Motors, Volvo Eicher, Ramboll, Arup, Biocon Biologics, Pfizer, and Dr. Reddy's from various sectors like Mechanical, Engineering, Chemical, Banking, and Pharma. In the electronics sector, Qualcomm has rolled out over 100 job offers. Management consulting roles with industry leaders such as BCG, Bain & Co, and McKinsey & Co will further enrich the spectrum of career paths available to the freshers who applied.
We believe the success of our students at the 2023 placements is a result of the combination of a world-class curriculum and a hardworking young mind. While the job market across the world is seeing a downward trajectory, the placement stories at BITS last year paint an altogether different picture. It is also a testament to the value that BITS as an institution holds in hiring firms across our country.
VC Note
I wouldn't have done it (left IIT for BITS) if it weren't for the credibility of the BITS Pilani system and the integrity of Mr Kumar Mangalam Birla. Mr. Birla was Chairman, BoG of IIT Delhi while I was the Director there. Thanks to him, we could implement over a dozen new initiatives in the BITS Pilani campuses in 2023 to strengthen our education, research and innovation eco-systems
While 2023 was a meaningful year in many respects, 2024 is important in multiple ways. My life's ambition is to bring up and transform the higher education system in India on par with the world's best institutions.
We can't reach the moon with a locomotive engine. The Indian higher education system needs a grand makeover, to say the least.
I have always believed that freedom happens when you don't need to impress anybody. Let's all achieve that freedom in 2024. Let's all do what's right and do it with the best of intentions, urgency and utmost sincerity.
BITS Exclusive
Historic moment for BITS at IEEE APSCON 2024!
The IInd International IEEE Applied Sensing Conference, held in Goa from January 22-24, featured the distinguished ISRO Chairman, S. Somanath, as a keynote speaker.
With 36 years of groundbreaking contributions to space technology, Chairman Somanath shared his profound insights with the BITS students.
Exclusive opportunities like these reaffirm BITS' commitment to providing unparalleled learning experiences. Additionally, BITS presented the concept of an exclusive ISRO cell on the BITS campuses to the chairman Shri Somanath. It will be a nurturing platform for passionate students to explore and excel in space-related endeavours. An initiative that’ll unlock incredible opportunities, it’s already sparked curiosity amidst parents and students. After all, who wouldn’t want to be part of it, right?
Innovation Stories
Meet Shrey Agarwal. A 23-year-old Chemistry graduate from BITS Pilani who has raised USD 550K pre-seed round led by Shastra VC to permanently remove 5 Mn tons of CO2 by 2030.
An initiative that not only generates high-quality carbon removal credits but also empowers farmers by enhancing their yields and annual income. Here’s to creating a ripple effect that benefits the environment, communities and food security.
Kudos Shrey. Keep making us proud!
BIT by BIT Gyaan
Darpan Seth shares his entrepreneurial journey and tells us how to make the most of it at BITS.
Prof Gerry George, our esteemed alumni, shares what makes BITSians unique.
Faculty Spotlight
Prof. Arya Kumar,
Senior Professor, Department of Economics and Finance
Prof. Kumar emphasizes the challenges faced by the Indian education system. He applauds the New Education Policy (NEP) for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach highlighting the importance of tech solutions, passionate faculty, increased research, and a higher education budget for scalability. Prof. Kumar sees India's education as a global force, emphasizing collaboration, entrepreneurship, and competency for knowledge-based growth.
Revolutionize learning!
Click here to read the full article. Research @BITS
At BITS, we are actively expanding our horizons to engage in increasingly diverse and applied research endeavours. Our focus on multidisciplinary approaches aims to unlock solutions with far-reaching impacts.
Recently, BITS garnered a remarkable 60 crore grant for the sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute, showcasing our spirit and commitment to creative research. This aligns with our dedication to extraordinary research, evident in our student-led research, backed by faculty, with over 17,000 publications, and 2,00,000+ citations!
Today, we proudly stand as the sole non-IIT institute chosen by DST, GoI, for the establishment of a Technology Innovation Hub on Bio-Cyber Physical Systems. Against all odds, we successfully secured this distinction by prevailing over esteemed government institutions and IITs.
Join us on this journey of pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation.
Research Highlights
Research Stories
Step onto a visionary journey with Professor Dibkar Chakraboarty and his dynamic team at BITS Pilani's Department of Biological Sciences. They're revolutionising medicine by tapping into animal toxins, unlocking effective agents against blood clots and cancer.
Through ingenious protein purification, bioinformatics, and computational biology, they've detected healing magic from snakes, starfish, and jellyfish. Now, their expedition into drug development promises to reshape India's medicine discovery triumphs, foreseeing a transformative era in healthcare.
BITS Pilani invested over
124 cr in scholarships
for FY 2022-23... possibly the highest among
self-sustained institutions.
Suhane Pal
From recounting memorable classroom interactions to collaborative projects and late-night study sessions, our alumni reflect on those transformative journeys during their academic years at BITS Pilani.
Offering a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere of learning, the camaraderie among peers, and the invaluable lessons learned beyond textbooks. Join us as we revisit these cherished moments that shaped their academic and personal growth at our esteemed institution.
The Silver Jubilee Reunion
for the Class of ’93 brought back a flood of memories!
The true essence of BITS Pilani lies beyond the classrooms and textbooks. It resides in the laughter-filled hostel rooms, the spirited discussions at the redis, the excitement of extracurricular triumphs, and those countless night outs spent preparing for exams—not just studying, but bonding, sharing dreams, and creating memories that have lasted a lifetime.
Awards & Recognition
BITS Pilani proudly received - Engineering College of the Year 2023 award in Innovation and Leadership from Academic Insights.
Prof. Annapoorna Gopal, Dean of Practice School, accepted the award on behalf of our esteemed institute.
Prof. Sudhirkumar Barai insightful interview contributed to the honour, celebrated on December 17th, 2023, in Bengaluru.
Events Gallery
YEB:
At YEB, held from January 14-19th, 2024, aspiring entrepreneurs explored advanced technologies reshaping reality, immersed themselves in design glamour and experienced first-hand how visionary founders changed the world.
The recent Young Entrepreneurs’ BootCamp (YEB) at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, unfolded as a 6-day residential program for school students, offering a glimpse into technology-driven innovation and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Participants actively engaged in talks, workshops on AR/VR and IoT. The program not only educated students on entrepreneurship but also provided a platform for them to showcase their innovation through the "BITS Pilani YEB Innovation Pitching Challenge."
For those eager to join the next YEB edition, details about criteria and the selection process can be found on the official website. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative experience!
To know more, click here
VIKRAM JOSHI:
Revisit the insightful 'Bridges of Experience: Alumni Edition' webinar held on January 17th, featuring Vikram Joshi, an esteemed BITS Batch 1893 alum and Founder, President, and CTO of Compute.AI, as he shared his expertise on making compute abundant.
Vikram Joshi, a seasoned entrepreneur, and coder, known for his diverse technical expertise, has made impactful contributions to the tech industry. At a recent event organised by the BITS team, children actively engaged, showcasing the success of the occasion.
The team received positive feedback, with attendees expressing admiration for the event's organisation. The mesmerising response underscores the event's effectiveness in capturing the attention and interest of the participants
To access the entire speech, click here
FIRESIDE CHAT:
Reflect on the entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey of Mr. Pratul Shroff, BITS alumni from the batch of '71 and ex-founder/CEO of eInfochips. The Fireside Chat held on January 18, unveiled insights into his innovative impact.
Students were fascinated by Mr. Pratul Shroff’s three-decade leadership journey, highlighting milestones like Daisy Systems' $125 million revenue. His commitment to philanthropy and mentoring left an inspiring mark.
The excitement peaked as he shared insights into Dr. K. R. Shroff Foundation's transformative initiatives, fostering quality education and societal impact.
Click here to access the exclusive press release
New Initiatives
In 2023
We are not just shaping education – we're carving the future of research and innovation. Starting on a transformative journey, BITS Pilani has ignited a blaze of excellence across its campuses.
SPARKLE
Student Program for Advancing Research, Knowledge, and Entrepreneurship
Fostering a culture of innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration, SPARKLE empowers students to excel in research, knowledge, and entrepreneurship. Here, each student becomes a luminary in their journey of intellectual ascension.
CDRF
Cross-Disciplinary Research Framework
Bridging minds across BITS campuses and diverse disciplines, CDRF connects faculty for a seamless exchange of ideas and sculpting the future of innovative discoveries.
SOLVE
Innovation Program for Societal and Business Problem-Solving
SOLVE tackles societal and business challenges head-on with innovative solutions. Paving the way for the transformation of these solutions into thriving and viable business enterprises.
CREST
Center for Research Excellence in Semiconductor Technologies
Propelled by a generous USD 1 Million donation, CREST is dedicated to advancing semiconductor technology research and achieving excellence in the field redefining the future of technological advancements.
PhD DRIVE
PhD in Deep-tech Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
The program emphasizes deep-tech research, innovation, and value generation to cultivate entrepreneurial skills among PhD candidates.
SIRE
School of Interdisciplinary Research and Entrepreneurship (SIRE)
The heartbeat of innovation, SIRE is an online hub of research and innovation at BITS Pilani. It is the epicenter where visionary ideas evolve into excellent solutions!
Take Your Shot
We asked a few people across campuses to come up with an ingenious mascot for BITS.
Here’s the best we got:
Best of 2023
Join us as we highlight the exceptional milestones showcasing the institute’s unwavering commitment to innovation, learning, and impactful contributions.
