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IIT Madras, BITS Pilani join hands to promote academic, research opportunities

October 01, 2026 8:54 am

As per the agreement, both institutes will explore collaboration in the field of mutual academic and research interest and together produce opportunities for the exchange of students and faculty, scholarly information, materials, and publications.

Five-year BTech with early exits: Ex-IIT Delhi director's proposal for diverse classrooms

September 24, 2026 10:40 am

V Ramgopal Rao points to the growing gap between students admitted through intensive coaching. In CSE classrooms at IIT Delhi, he notes, JEE Advanced ranks among students can range from single digits to five digits, with language differences adding another layer.

BITS Pilani receives $1 million contribution from chairman of Access Healthcare

September 11, 2026 10:25 am

The centre will focus on two-dimensional and functional materials, exploring its applications in batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen production, fuel cells, photovoltaics, carbon capture, semiconductors, sensors, utilisation, storage and other energy-related crucial devices.

BITS Pilani alumna Revathi Advaithi pledges $1 million endowment for scholarships for women

July 22, 2026 9:49 am

The announcement came during BITS Pilani's Convocation 2026, held on July 19, where the institute conferred degrees on 1,477 graduates. The graduating cohort comprised 1,087 undergraduate students, 271 postgraduate students, and 119 PhD scholars.

BITS Pilani announces global dual-degree Computer Science course with RMIT Melbourne

June 26, 2026 9:39 am

BITS Pilani, in collaboration with RMIT University, Melbourne, has introduced a new programme called the Bachelor of Computer Science, which aims to strengthen students' knowledge of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more.

Bihar government, BIT-Mesra extend BIT-Patna off-campus centre agreement till 2030

May 25, 2026 8:21 am

The renewed agreement, signed on Thursday, extends the arrangement retrospectively from December 17, 2015, to December 16, 2030, he said.

BITS Pilani Goa grapples with 'suicide contagion' as another student pursuing PhD takes his own life

May 14, 2026 9:48 am

According to the police, the incident took place on Wednesday morning. A purported suicide note recovered from the spot stated that no one was responsible for his death, said police, adding that they have initiated inquest proceedings.

BITS Pilani introduces social conduct course to build emotional intelligence, responsible citizenship

April 28, 2026 8:17 pm

Designed to address the social and emotional realities students encounter as they enter university life, the curriculum covers areas many learners engage with for the first time in higher education.

BITS Pilani offers $25,000 fellowship to international faculty

April 13, 2026 7:21 pm

BITS Pilani’s new Vijay Kedia Fellowship offers international professors $25,000 for semester-long teaching stints, outpacing broader government efforts to attract global academic talent through defined financial and academic incentives.

BITS Pilani announces $5 lakh alumni-funded scholarships; endowment campaign crosses $45 million

April 08, 2026 7:19 am

The institute said the scholarships will continue to be awarded through its existing framework, which focuses on merit and financial need.

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