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BITS Pilani and SMC Corporation (India) have signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence in Industrial Automation and Industry 4.0. The initiative will focus on research, skilling, and innovation to support smart manufacturing and deep-tech startups.

BITS Pilani has introduced a mandatory Social Conduct course for first-year students across all campuses. The credit-bearing programme focuses on emotional intelligence, consent, and gender sensitivity, aiming to promote safer and more responsible campus communities.

Researchers at BITS Pilani Hyderabad have devised a method to convert smoke‑like industrial gases into Dimethyl Ether (DME), a clean fuel that could supplement or replace LPG in Indian households.

BITS Pilani has secured the top rank in India for Pharmacy and Pharmacology in the QS Subject Rankings 2026, with strong performance across multiple disciplines, reinforcing its growing academic reputation and global presence in science, engineering, and management fields

BITS Pilani has introduced a five-year 3+2 dual degree programme with BITSoM, Mumbai, combining engineering and management, along with a new B.E. in Pharmaceutical Engineering, aimed at preparing students for careers in pharma and biotechnology sectors.

BITS Pilani will invest Rs 1,000 crore to establish an AI Plus campus in Amaravati over the next five years. The campus, expected to accommodate 7,000 students, will offer courses in artificial intelligence, robotics, data science and other emerging technologies

BITS Pilani will offer tuition-blind admissions to the top 500 BITSAT rankers from 2026–27. Eligible students with family income up to ₹20 lakh will receive a full tuition scholarship for four years, provided they maintain a minimum 7.5 CGPA.

The Department of Chemical Engineering at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus, hosted the third international NMTE2A-2026 conference, bringing together researchers and industry leaders to discuss advances in energy materials, carbon capture, hydrogen technologies and AI-driven material discovery.

The Centre for Research Excellence in Semiconductor Technologies (CREST) at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus concluded its two-week Winter School Programme with a valedictory session. The initiative brought together students from institutions across India.

BITS Pilani’s first placement cycle saw over 920 students secure jobs, with top salaries exceeding Rs 1 crore. Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses attracted global and domestic recruiters, while internships and the semiconductor sector strengthened students’ career prospects.

BITS Pilani received dual recognition at the CII Global Innovation & IP Summit 2025, winning the Best Patent Portfolio (Second Runner-Up) and the CII Women in STEM Award. The accolades highlight its contributions to IP, technology commercialisation, and gender diversity in STEM.

BITS Pilani has received a $1 million endowment from alumnus Brij Bhushan to support female students and encourage innovative, faculty-guided projects. Bhushan, a 1960 batch graduate, is the founder of Reston Consulting Group.

Prof Benjaram Mahipal Reddy of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, has been elected a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy for his major contributions to chemical sciences. A highly published researcher and guide, he is also listed among the world’s top 2% scientists.

Hyderabad-based startup Abyom SpaceTech has conducted over 250 rocket engine hot-fire tests and opened a $2.5 million fundraising round. Incubated at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, it is developing India’s first VTVL demonstrator and modular rocket test facility for space and defence

Prof Sanket Goel, Birla Chair Professor and Head of CREST at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, has received the National Award to Teachers 2025 for excellence in teaching and research. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi

A 20-year-old BITS Pilani Goa student, Kushagra Jain, was found dead in his locked hostel room in Vasco. Police registered an unnatural death case, pending postmortem. The institute expressed grief over the tragedy, offering condolences to his family and peers

BITS Pilani Hyderabad held its 12th convocation on Sunday, conferring over 1,200 degrees. Top academic honours were awarded, and Prof Ajay Kumar Sood called on graduates to harness interdisciplinary skills and technology for national development

BITS Pilani will invest over Rs 2,200 crore in a five-year expansion, including a futuristic AI+ Campus in Amaravati. The initiatives aim to increase student capacity, enhance research, and launch digital education programs to reach over 1 lakh learners

BITS Pilani has launched the KRITI Centre to foster rural innovation and social impact, backed by a $1 million donation from alumnus Raju Reddy and support from Phanindra Sama. The centre aims to develop scalable solutions to India's rural challenges

BITS Pilani has partnered with USC Viterbi School of Engineering to advance research, innovation, and academic exchange, including a joint BE-MS program. The collaboration focuses on AI, data analytics, quantum computing, and sustainable engineering to address global challenges