A CRUCIBLE OF TECH CHAMPS

BITS Pilani's unique approach to education, including a zero-attendance policy and an entrepreneurship-focused curriculum, is the pivot of its trailblazing position in fostering innovation and producing industry leaders

- SONAL KHETARPAL

Founded by the visionary entrepreneur G.D. Birla in his hometown, the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, known popularly as BITS Pilani, has not only set an unparalleled standard in engineering education but has also become a breeding ground for innovation. No one puts it better than Group Vice Chancellor V. Ramgopal Rao "If I had to describe BITS in one word, it would be the University of Entrepreneurship."

The proof is in the numbers. BITS Pilani's illustrious alumni have founded 14 unicorns and one decacorn, including household names like Swiggy, BigBasket and Groww. This remarkable entrepreneurial success has fostered a culture of mentorship and support, where alumni actively guide and fund the next generation of start-ups, shepherding them through the challenges of the business world.