Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) is an Indian institute of higher education and a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act. The university has 15 academic departments, and focuses primarily on undergraduate education in engineering and the sciences. It is widely known as the best private engineering institute of India. The institute was established in its present form in 1964. During this period, the institute's transformation from a regional engineering college to a national university was backed by G.D. Birla. BITS has established centres at Goa, Pilani, Hyderabad and Dubai. There are two more proposed BITS centres coming up at Vizag and Bhubaneswar. BITS administers the all-India computerised competitive entrance examination, BITSAT (BITS Admission Test), Admission is merit-based, as assessed by the BITSAT examination. The fully residential institute is privately supported.

• For admission to any of the above Integrated First Degree programmes Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Further the candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects and should have adequate proficiency in English.

• Admissions are made through BITSAT rank followed by counselling.

• Excellent placement record.
• Ranked no.3 among 'Best Engineering Colleges in India' by India Today in 2015.
• Scholarships for meritorious and deserving students.
• Recognized as deemed university by UGC.
• Tie-up with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.
• A unique feature known as 'Practice School' for industrial experience.
• Over 85% Ph.D. qualified faculty members with active involvement in research and journal publications.
• MOUs with various universities/industries in India and abroad for educational, research, faculty and students exchange programs.
• Over 328 acres of campus.

• Nearly 100% placement.
• Almost 500 students sits for placement every semester.
• Final placement held in two phases.
• Center for Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital (CEVC) to promote entrepreneurship among students.
• Industrial Linkage Club organizes guest lectures, workshops, case studies and group interactions.

• Google
• Microsoft
• Ernst & Young
• Dell
• Bank of America
• L&T
• IBM
• Genpact

• Ranked 1st among ‘Top Private T-Schools’ by DQ-CMR Survey 2015.
• Ranked 6th among 'Top Engineering Colleges in India' by India Today in 2014.
• Ranked 7th among 'Top Engineering Colleges in India' by Outlook in 2014.
• Ranked 6th among 'Top Engineering Colleges in India' by India Today in 2013.
• Ranked 5th among 'Top Engineering Colleges in India' by India Today in 2012.
• Ranked 7th among 'Top Engineering Colleges in India' by The Week in 2012.
• Ranked 7th among 'Top Engineering Colleges in India' by Outlook in 2012.

• Health club equipped with advanced exercising machines for weight training and aerobic exercise.
• Indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
• Well-stocked spacious library.
• Swimming pool that provide facility for learning swimming, playing water polo and racing.
• Dedicated clinic staffed by full time doctors.
• Hi-tech computer lab equipped with latest hardware and software.
• Food canteen and restaurants.
• Student’s Activity Centre.