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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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BITSAT Test Centre Allotment 2024
May 10, 2024 12:59 PM

BITSAT Test Centre Allotment 2024: Exam City, Dates, Slot Booking Process

BITSAT Test Centre Allotment 2024 - BITSAT Test Centre Allotment 2024 was released on May 3, 2024, on the official website - bitsadmission.com. Candidates had the option of selecting one out of the three given options for the BITSAT 2024 test centre allotment. The authorities allocate test centres from the options selected by candidates from the list of BITSAT exam centres 2024. The BITSAT 2024 slot booking for Session 1 started on May 6 and will be closed on May 10, 2024. 

BITSAT application form 2024 for Session 1 was released at bitsadmission.com and candidates could fill it out by April 16, 2024, along with their seat preference. In the event of a vacancy, applicants will be assigned their second preference. The BITSAT exam 2024 for Session 1 is scheduled from May 20 to May 24, 2024. The BITSAT 2024 slot booking process will commence after the test centre allotment in which candidates have to choose their preferred time and slots. Following that, BITS Pilani will release the BITSAT admit card 2024 on May 15, 2024, which will include all the details about the exam centre, location, timing, slot etc. 

BITSAT Course Wise and Campus Wise Cutoff Comparison
May 6, 2024 5:12 PM

BITSAT Marks vs Course vs Branch Analysis

BITSAT Marks vs Course vs Branch Analysis: The candidates participating in the exam must be aware of the BITSAT Marks vs Course vs Branch Analysis. With the help of the BITSAT 2024 marks vs course vs branch analysis, the candidates can know which courses are offered and at which BITS campuses are in the particular marks range. Candidates who are appearing in the BITSAT 2024 exam should go through this BITSAT marks v/s course v/s branch analysis article to find out what marks range should they be eyeing if they have a particular course or BITS campus in mind.

What is a Good Score in BITSAT 2024?
May 6, 2024 4:18 PM

What is a Good Score in BITSAT 2024?

What is a Good Score in BITSAT 2024: 300+ is considered a good score in BITSAT 2024 exam. Moreover, a very good score on the exam is 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 Test Centre Allotment 2024 (Out Today): Download link to be activated at bitsadmission.com (Image Credit: Pexels)
May 3, 2024 9:17 AM

BITSAT Test Centre Allotment 2024 (Released): Download link activated at bitsadmission.com

BITSAT Test Centre Allotment 2024: As per the revised dates, BITS Pilani released the BITSAT test centre allotment 2024 on May 3. Candidates can check out their test centre allotment at www.bitsadmission.com or click on the direct link provided on the page for the same. Applicants will be required to enter their application number and password on the login dashboard to check their allotment status. Do note that test centre allotment has been done to the candidates based on the 3 preferences they mentioned in the application form. 

Top 10 Private Engineering Colleges with Best Placements
May 1, 2024 6:09 PM

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. 

Engineering (BE/ B.Tech) Admission Process 2024
April 25, 2024 3:15 PM

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.

Latest Update: JEE Main session 2 result 2024 has been released on April 24, 2024

MBA Colleges in India with Low Fees in India
April 20, 2024 6:45 PM

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
April 15, 2024 12:40 PM

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. 

Latest - BITSAT Application Form 2024 Released

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. 

Best BITSAT 2022 Coaching Institutions
April 15, 2024 12:28 PM

Best Coaching Institutes for BITSAT 2022

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
March 28, 2024 3:31 PM

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.

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OJEE Cutoff Rank 2023
May 13, 2024 8:08 PM

OJEE Cutoff Rank 2024: Check course & category wise qualifying marks

OJEE Cutoff Rank 2024: OJEE Cutoff 2024 will soon be released for the academic year 2024-25. The cutoff list will be released in two parts – one will be published for course-wise cutoff marks and the other one will be released for category-wise cutoff scores. According to previous year's cutoff the rank range for general candidates was between 22950-53562 for College of Engineering and Technology in ME. All the OJEE participating colleges 2024 will announce their opening and closing ranks on the basis of the OJEE Cutoff Rank 2024. Candidates are required to clear the desired cutoff score to be eligible for OJEE Counselling 2024. Examinees can check this article to know about the course-wise and category-wise qualifying marks for OJEE 2024

OJEE B. Tech Cutoff 2024: Check Previous Years' Opening & Closing Ranks
May 13, 2024 7:15 PM

OJEE B.Tech Cutoff 2024: Check Previous Years' Opening & Closing Ranks

OJEE B. Tech Cutoff 2024: The cutoff marks for OJEE B. Tech admission are determined by the opening and closing ranks revealed by the participating colleges. According to the previous year's ranks, the closing rank for Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology was 1506793 for Manufacturing and Engineering Technology. Whereas, the closing rank for Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology was 1505266 in Chemical Engineering. The OJEE Cutoff 2024 will be released after each round of OJEE 2024 counselling.

The OJEE results 2024 will be released on the official website at ojee.nic.in. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of OJEE 2024 rank and scores will be called for counselling in due time.  Candidates, who are going to appear for the counselling tentatively scheduled in the second week of June, can go through this article to know about the OJEE B. Tech 2024 cutoff based on the previous year’s closing ranks to assess their chances of admission to the top engineering colleges in Odisha 2024.

IIT M.Tech Fee Structure & Seat Matrix
May 13, 2024 7:07 PM

IIT MTech Fee Structure & Total No. of Seats in 2024

IIT MTech Fee Structure & Total No. of Seats in 2024 - At a time when there is tough competition in every field, holding an undergraduate degree only isn't considered sufficient. For all engineers in the making who do not opt for an MBA/PGDM course for career growth, another alternative option is to crack the GATE 2024 exam and secure a seat in any of the M.Tech colleges in India. Although the GATE 2024 score is necessary to pursue M.Tech at IITs, other colleges offer M.Tech admission without a GATE score as well.

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List of all IIT colleges in India rank-wise
May 13, 2024 6:48 PM

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OJEE M.Tech Cutoff
May 13, 2024 6:38 PM

OJEE M.Tech Cutoff 2024: Check Previous Years' Opening and Closing Ranks

OJEE M.Tech Cutoff 2024: The closing rank of previous year for Suddhananda Engineering and Research Centre was 411 while that of Silicon Institute of Technology was only 21 for CSE branch. So, the OJEE MTech cutoff 2024 is determined by considering factors like the total number of student’s participated in the OJEE exam 2024, seats availability, number of participating colleges, previous year cutoff, etc. The OJEE cutoff 2024 will be released after each round of the counselling process.

There will be separate counselling and cutoff released for OJEE-qualified candidates and JEE Main 2024 qualified candidates. Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee will release the OJEE M Tech cutoff 2024 on its official website at ojee.nic.in.after the OJEE counselling has been conducted. The OJEE M.Tech cutoff 2024 is the closing ranks of the counselling process based on which candidates will be granted admission in the OJEE participating colleges M Tech course. Candidates who will pass the OJEE exam 2024 are eligible to participate in the OJEE counselling 2024.

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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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