he Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is a private deemed university in Pilani, Rajasthan, India.[11] It focuses primarily on higher education and research in engineering and sciences.[12] BITS Pilani was one of the first six institutes in India to be declared Institution of Eminence.[13] According to 2012 data, BITS Pilani has an acceptance rate (on-campus) of 1.47%, making it one of the most exclusive technical universities in the world.[14][15]

The institute was established in its present form in 1964.[16] During this period, the institute's transformation from a regional engineering college to a national university was backed by G.D. Birla. The university has expanded its campuses from Pilani to Dubai, Goa, Hyderabad and Mumbai.[17] After expansion to a campus in Dubai, it has become the first international deemed university, spearheading research in science and engineering with four established campuses and fifteen academic departments. Backed by the Aditya Birla Group, the institute secures extramural research funds from industries and various government agencies.[18][19]

Admissions to on-campus programs are solely merit-based and assessed by the entrance examinations conducted by BITS.[20] It is one of the few institutions in India that do not have any reservation policies in their admission criteria.