The Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is a private deemed university in Pilani, Rajasthan, India. It focuses primarily on higher education and research in engineering and sciences. BITS Pilani was one of the first six institutes in India to be declared Institution of Eminence. According to 2012 data, BITS Pilani has an acceptance rate of 1.47%…
The Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is a private deemed university in Pilani, Rajasthan, India. It focuses primarily on higher education and research in engineering and sciences. BITS Pilani was one of the first six institutes in India to be declared Institution of Eminence. According to 2012 data, BITS Pilani has an acceptance rate of 1.47%, making it one of the most exclusive technical universities in the world.
Former names: Birla College of Engineering (1946–1964)
Motto: gyānaṁ paramaṁ balam (Sanskrit)
Motto in English: Knowledge is supreme power
Type: Institute of Eminence Deemed University
Established: 1946; 78 years ago (as Birla College of Engineering) · 1964; 60 years ago (as BITS Pilani)