At the Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, academics are supplemented by pervasive industry engagement and every student is exposed to practical applications of classroom knowledge under structured programmes, says Prof Souvik Bhattacharyya, ViceChancellor, BITS Pilani, in an interview with Elets News Network (ENN).
BITS Pilani is among the top 20 universities ranked from India in QS World Ranking, what measures have been taken by BITS to match global standards of education?
Our commitment to transparency and stress on strong student support have been the key contributing factors behind emergence of BITS Pilani as an institute of eminence. At BITS, conventional learning is supplemented by immersive industry engagement via a two phase practice school – a seven-and-a-half month structured industry/research internship wherein a student is mentored and assessed by BITS faculty apart from industry mentors while working on a live project. In addition to academics, BITS also focuses on providing students with opportunities for all round development. All our campuses are thriving nodes for student-driven social-cultural, sports, technology and many other activities.
Research being an institution’s integral part what are the ongoing research projects at BITS Pilani? How the corporates are involved in these projects, can you share a few names?
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