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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

The partnership concentrates on the joint development of quality academic degree programs, undertakes joint research, and enables the movement of students and faculty

BITS Pilani's Goa campus is revamping its curriculum, offering exam flexibility for stressed students, and introducing wellness courses. Following three student suicides, the institute is enhancing support systems and urges students to seek help

Combining Physics, Chemistry, and Biotechnology, the programme offers a theoretical background and hands-on experienceand prepare students for careers in semiconductor businesses, research institutions, and high-tech startups.

He was elected for the position for his outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics and unwavering commitment to advancing academic excellence

They are offered full-time jobs with the company and can pursue part-time higher education from institutions like BITS Pilani, IIIT Kottayam, SASTRA University and Amity University Online.

The Centre of Research Excellence for National Security (CRENS) at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with T-Works, country’s largest prototyping center, to foster innovation and collaboration in national security.

Under the agreement, BITS Pilani and UB will jointly create graduate programs enabling students to complete part of their coursework and research at BITS Pilani and the rest at UB. The partnership also includes faculty exchanges, collaborative research, and provisions for intellectual property, confidentiality, and other legal terms to ensure transparency and fairness.

Supported by the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research, the event coincided with the diamond jubilee celebration of BITS Pilani, commemorating 60 years of academic excellence. Its goal was to promote collaboration between academic institutions and industry leaders, highlighting the vital importance of catalytic processes in environmental protection and sustainable energy generation.

While about 1,000 graduates attended the convocation in person, more than 6,800 graduates participated virtually with the help of the revolutionary Metaverse technology, nearly 111 of them graduated from 26 other countries as well.

In his new role, Dr. Reddy will be at the forefront of research and academic leadership in the department.

The geographical advantage of CRENS being located here allows it to collaborate with many institutions of national importance in and around Hyderabad