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BITS Pilani, DIAT Pune and defence and aerospace partners signed 20 MoUs at Defence & Aerospace Industry Day 2026 in Hyderabad. The event showcased 48 indigenous technologies and brought together industry, academia and policymakers to advance mission-ready defence innovation

Founded by BITS Pilani Hyderabad students, Beijan Tech is developing autonomous defence technologies for the Indian Armed Forces. Its systems include GPS-denied UAV navigation, autonomous artillery positioning and swarm-control software, with its navigation module receiving LOIs from eight military units.

Hyderabad-based Apollyon Dynamics has entered the India Book of Records after its Ahuti Mk II electric interceptor achieved a certified top speed of 498 km/h. The BITS Pilani-incubated startup plans to develop advanced unmanned defence technologies for India.

Prof Pradyumn Kumar Sahoo of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, has been elected a Fellow of the Telangana Academy of Sciences for his contributions to mathematical physics, modified gravity, general relativity and theoretical cosmology, adding another academic recognition.

BITS Pilani’s Work Integrated Learning Programmes conferred degrees on a record 15,153 working professionals across 30 disciplines. The 2026 convocation in Hyderabad saw the graduating cohort double from last year, with learners from technology, engineering, medical, defence and international backgrounds

BITS Pilani and Daimler Truck Innovation Center India have entered into a strategic partnership to establish the SPARK Lab. The initiative will promote innovation, talent development and interdisciplinary research in software, product development and artificial intelligence for intelligent commercial vehicles.

Telangana Life Sciences, BITS Pilani and RMIT University have launched an Industry-Integrated PhD & Research Programme to bridge the gap between academia and industry, strengthen life sciences research, and develop innovation-driven talent to support Hyderabad's global R&D ambitions

Axis Bank and BITS Pilani have signed an MoU to establish the Axis Bank–BITS Industry Research, Technology and Innovation Park. Supported by a Rs 100 crore CSR grant, the facility will promote deep-tech research, healthcare innovation, startups and industry-academia collaboration.

Researchers at BITS Pilani Hyderabad have developed PestiSafe, a portable pesticide detection device that rapidly tests food and water samples without laboratory equipment. Costing about Rs 7,000, the platform combines dual optical sensing technologies and smartphone connectivity for accurate field-based monitoring.

BITS Pilani and Technische Universität Ilmenau have signed an MoU to enhance collaboration in student exchanges, staff exchanges and research initiatives. A German delegation also visited the Hyderabad campus, exploring opportunities for deeper academic, industry and government partnerships

BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus professor Pradyumn Kumar Sahoo has been selected as a Visiting Scientist under the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ President’s International Fellowship Initiative for 2027. His research collaboration will focus on modified gravity and cosmology at the Institute of Theoretical Physics

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.