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BITS Pilani announces PhD-DRIVE, a new PhD programme for supporting startup creation

On August 20, 2023, BITS Pilani made the announcement of launching a new & innovative PhD programme that aims in developing various startups in order to resolve the different challenges faced in the business world

PhD-DRIVE, the programme announced by the college, stands for Deep-tech, Research, Innovative, Value generation, and Entrepreneurship. This programme welcomes students who have a knack science & technology as well as the desire to develop their startup. With this programme, students will gain the entrepreneurship course, required funding for developing the relevant product/service, and incubation programme, along with acquire support from BITS Pilani’s alumni network from business perspectives.

V. Ramgopal Rao, the Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani, stated that the PhD-DRIVE is their brainchild for transforming PhD degree holders into entrepreneurs. He also mentioned that they are targeting to initiate around 100 startups by the year 2030. All the PhD scholars, under this programme, would be in associated with different Centre of Excellences established by BITS Pilani. They would be offered a higher stipend as well as grant for their startup.

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BITS Pilani allows students a year off to build startups

BITS Pilani is currently facilitating students to take a year off to develop their startups. This move is a way to boost entrepreneurship in India. As per their policy, if students plan to take a year off to create their startup full-time, their application would be routed to the dean for approval to walk shoulder-to-shoulder with the IITs that are constantly dominating the startup systems in our country. The institute devised the “BITS innovation and startup policy of 2023”, which would serve as a guide for the students to help them accomplish their entrepreneurial objectives via accurate resource planning while improving the already existing startups. Also, students can use their hostel/institute address to register their company, post approval from the dean.

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Engineering (BE/ B.Tech) Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Registration Process, Complete Details

Engineering (BE/ B Tech) Admission 2024 - Engineering college admission 2024 is based on the marks secured in various entrance examinations. The national and state-level engineering entrance exams for BTech admission 2024 include JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, WBJEE etc. The BTech (Bachelor of Technology) is a 4-year professional engineering course that is typically divided into eight semesters. The eligibility criteria for BTech admission 2024 is that the candidates must have completed their 12th with a minimum of 65-75% with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their compulsory subjects. Over 5 lakh engineering aspirants apply for admission to more than 4000 engineering colleges across India. These institutes offer core branches, like B Tech ECE, B Tech CSE, B Tech Civil Engineering, etc. Some colleges may also offer BE admission 2024. In this article, we have listed all the major entrance exams for BE Admission 2024 or BTech Admission 2024 along with the important exam dates, application dates, admit card dates, result dates and more.

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Top 10 Private Engineering Colleges with Best Placements

Top 10 Private Engineering Colleges with Best Placements: India has 100+ private engineering colleges that offer great placements with handsome salary packages up to INR 50 LPA. The top 10 private engineering colleges with best placements are BITS Mesra, VIT Vellore, Amity University, BITS Pilani, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, SSC College of Engineering etc. JEE Main, KCET, BITSAT, and VITEEE among others are some of the entrance exams that are accepted for admission to the top 10 private colleges with highest placement salary. 

These top private engineering colleges in India 2024 offer seats in programs such as BE/ BTech/ BArch etc. These institutes are ranked among the Top 10 Private Engineering Colleges with Best Placements because they have very active placement cells working who bring top recruiters like Infosys, Accenture, Wipro, Google, Dell, Nissan etc. By studying in the best private engineering colleges in India you will get placement training through workshops, skills sessions, interview preparation, resume guidance, and so on. 

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MBA Colleges in India with Low Fees - List of B-Schools Offering an Affordable MBA Degree in India

MBA Colleges in India with Low Fees: MBA is one of the most sought-after degrees in India that is focused on business administration. To be a successful manager or entrepreneur, one needs to have the best education which is offered by the top MBA colleges in India. However, getting the best MBA education can be a costly affair. Not every student can pay high tuition fees which lead to settling for average colleges. But, thankfully there are many high-class MBA colleges in India with low fees.

Many government and private colleges in India focus on providing world-class management education while charging a pocket-friendly fee. Students with financial constraints can surely consider these MBA colleges and fulfill their dream of becoming smart managers. Take a look at the list of MBA colleges in India with low fees provided below. Hope the list helps you find the college that is your right fit!

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BITSAT 2024 Mistakes to avoid while preparing
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BITSAT 2024: Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing

BITSAT 2024 Mistakes to avoid while preparing - Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) conducts the national-level engineering exam “BITSAT” to select candidates for the various engineering programs offered on BITS campuses. The BITSAT 2024 exam is being conducted in two phases - Session 1 exam date is May 20 to 24, while BITSAT 2024 Session 2 Exam is scheduled from June 22 to 26, 2024. Students have only a few months left for the examination and so, preparations must begin in full swing. However, during exam preparations, candidates often end up making mistakes that can prove costly at the time of the actual test. This article overviews some of the common mistakes made by candidates while preparing for BITSAT and how to overcome them. 

BITSAT Application Form 2024 Session 1 was released at bitsadmission.com on January 15, 2024. 

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BITSAT is a popular national engineering entrance exam after JEE Main 2024 and therefore, the participation level is high. Passing the BITSAT 2024 exam is not a cakewalk and candidates require dedicated strategies and efforts to crack the exam. Read the full article to get details on BITSAT 2024 mistakes to avoid while preparing and get tips and tricks to score a good rank in the BITSAT exam. 

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Every engineering aspirant dreams of securing admission to one of the top engineering colleges in India to ensure a successful start in the technology industry. Apart from the IITs and NITs, the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani is one of the most sought after colleges in India due to its advanced curriculum and state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities.

Colleges Accepting GATE Score in India
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Colleges Accepting GATE Score in India

Colleges Accepting GATE Score in India: GATE or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a national-level entrance exam conducted for an M.Tech admission at the top engineering colleges of India. The list of colleges accepting GATE scores 2024 includes IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, etc. Apart from these premier institutes, GATE is also a gateway for M.Tech admission in India's top private and government engineering colleges. Candidates passing the GATE 2024 get several college options to choose from. Candidate must be aware that each GATE participating college 2024 has its GATE cutoff 2024 range based on which they offer admission. Some engineering colleges accept GATE scores between 600 to 700, while others offer admission at GATE 400 to 500. Applicants aiming to get admission to IITs accepting GATE scores like IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, etc should have higher GATE scores. To select the college accepting GATE scores applicants must make a wise and rational decision by considering factors like the college's placement statistics, college's ranking, location, fee structure, the scope for research and development, specializations, etc. Applicants must choose the college for their future that offers the specialization they are interested in and has lucrative placements. It is advised that before making a decision, applicants must explore the M.Tech engineering college options available to them. In this aspect, we have mentioned the list of colleges accepting GATE scores in India on this page.

Top 10 Most Expensive Engineering Colleges in India
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Top 10 Most Expensive Engineering Colleges in India

Most Expensive Engineering Colleges in India: The most expensive engineering colleges in India typically include the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other prestigious institutions such as BITS Pilani and VIT Vellore. These institutions are known for their high-quality education and advanced engineering programs, which often come with a higher tuition fee compared to other colleges in India. The average annual course fee for the most expensive IIT in India usually ranges from INR 8 lakhs to INR 10 lakhs for the General Category candidates. 

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Did you know that Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) has been able to give 6000 CEOs to the market and 7000 of its alumni are running their startups? This is the maximum number after IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay. Furthermore, engineering aspirants leave their seats at IITs and NITs for BITS Pilani. The premier institute has its campuses at Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Dubai. There are many good things about BITS Pilani including its state-of-the-art campus, spread out in 328 acres.  

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What is a Good Score in BITSAT 2024?

Good Score in BITSAT 2024 - The BITS Admission Test (BITSAT) is the entrance exam used to select students for the various undergraduate engineering courses offered by BITS. It is a computer-based test and consists of four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, and English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning. So, what is a good score in BITSAT? A good score in BITSAT 2024 exam is typically above 300 out of a total of 390 marks, whereas a very good score is above 350. However, the exact cutoff score varies each year based on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam and the number of applicants. In recent years, the cutoff has ranged from 280 to 370, with higher cutoffs for popular courses such as Computer Science and Electronics. BITSAT 2024 counselling process is conducted in 6 rounds.  

BITS Pilani MBA Admission
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BITS Pilani MBA Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form & Selection Process

BITS Pilani MBA Admission 2024: BITS Pilani MBA admission 2024 will start in the last week of December 2023. Candidates must qualify the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT) to become eligible for BITS Pilani MBA admission 2024. The exam aims to identify candidates with strong analytical capabilities, critical thinking skills, and an aptitude for working with data, which are essential qualities for success in the field of business analytics. Apart from this, candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS) is one of India's leading management institutes which offers various MBA programmes. The Pilani MBA course was named MMS (Masters of Management Studies) in the initial stages. The college offers many MBA specializations such as MBA in HR, MBA in Finance and IT-enabled Services Management, and MBA in Engineering and Technology. 

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Akansha Nishad, Student / Alumni

-Answered on Aug-11-2023

Hello sir, I think there might be some issue with this. Kindly visit the BITS Pilani campus for this. 

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Ashish Aditya, Student / Alumni

-Answered on Aug-11-2023

Dear student, The BITS Pilani does offer MBA course for its students. As a B.Pharma student, you are eligible for MBA admission at BITS Pilani. You need to qualify for CAT or XAT and appear in the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT) conducted by BITS Pilani to complete the admission process.

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Abhishek Rathour, Student / Alumni

-Answered on July-27-2023

Dear Murtyunjay,

There is no lateral admission done in the B.Tech course at BITS Pilani. For direct admission to the course, the candidates must have scored an aggregate of 75% of marks in the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. Only those candidates are shortlisted for the admission process. A merit list will be released based on the candidates’ combined performance in BITSAT (entrance exam conducted by the institute) and Class 12. The allocation of the seat will be based on the merit position of the candidates.

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Abhishek Rathour, Student / Alumni

-Answered on June-26-2023

Dear Palak,

JEE Mains is not mandatory for taking admission in BITS Pilani. The applicant has passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and adequate proficiency in English. Also, the applicant needs to obtain a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in PCM in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the PCM subjects. The applicant must achieve a valid score in the BITS Admission Test (BITSAT). For more information on courses and eligibility, refer to BITS Pilani course page.

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ashutosh, Student / Alumni

-Answered on May-11-2023
Can i take admission in bits pilani with my 71.91 percentile in jee

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