BITS Pilani Alumni Donate to $100 Million Endowment Fund for Lab Upgradation and Infrastructure Development

BITS Pilani Alumni Donate to $100 Million Endowment Fund for Lab Upgradation and Infrastructure Development
Published at : 20 Sep 2024, 2:00 PM IST
Updated at : 20 Sep 2024, 2:05 PM IST

The fund donation will be used to facilitate lab upgradation and infrastructure developments; and forms part of the 100 million BITS Pilani endowment fund. BITS Pilani alumni Ravinder Kumar Bhat and Sumita Desarka pledge donations towards the $100 million endowment fund for lab upgradation, infrastructure development, and academic growth at BITS Pilani.

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The Birla Institute of Technology And Science Technology, Pilani, said recently that it received a donation from BITS Pilani alumni couple Ravinder Kumar Bhat (from the 1978 batch) and Sumita Desarka (from the 1981 batch) for institutional development. An official statement from the institute said the fresh pledge takes BITS Pilani’s commitment to an endowment of over $18 million.

The proposed donation is part of the $100-million BITS Pilani endowment fund, as stated, for “driving institutional growth and supporting innovation”. The fund will therefore provide for better lab upgradation, infrastructure development, research work, and overall educational experience of the students on all the BITS Pilani campuses. An initiative to help the institute achieve its mission of academic excellence and innovation.

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The donation is part of the proposed $100 million BITS Pilani Endowment Fund, of which $20 million will have been contributed if this amount adds up as well. This donation comes under the’ Sumita Desarkar and Ravinder K Bhat Fund for Institutional Development,’ according to the note.

According to the official declaration, both of them are business owners and residents in the UAE. In the last two decades of staying in the UAE, the couple has established businesses in various streams in construction, commodity trading, infrastructure, oil and gas equipment, and event management.

Alumni endowment by BITS Pilani alumni

BITS Pilani has indeed shaped our personal and professional journeys not only through its world-class teachers and the instilling of a strong work ethic but also through the network which we have developed and still strongly maintain.”. So, we are honoured to give forward to the institute that has founded our careers and growth with the hope that this contribution will further the legacy of excellence and create new opportunities for future generations, added the BITS Pilani alumni couple.

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Vice-chancellor BITS Pilani Professor V Ramgopal Rao said he was grateful for the support and added, “We are deeply grateful for this support. This fund will greatly enhance our efforts toward academic and infrastructural development, pushing the institute toward new horizons.”

Professor Arya Kumar, Alumni Relations said: “This giving speaks volumes of the enduring bond between our alumni and the institute, as well as their love for the institution. Sumita and Ravinder’s act will have an enduring impact that will keep echoing for years to come.”

Conclusion

Generous contributions towards this were made by the BITS Pilani alumni: Ravinder Kumar Bhat and Sumita Desarka. Their donation has given the institute a perfect sense of belongingness, and this is proving to be significant towards the greater future of the institution. Their contribution was part of a US$ 100 million endowment fund so created for enhancement in infrastructure, labs, and academic excellence at BITS Pilani alumni.

This support will not only enliven the current learning experiences but also pave the way for innovation and research for generations to come. This remarkable gesture showcases BITS Pilani’s relentless pursuit of strengthening alumni relations and ushering in institutional growth by creating a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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BITSAT 2025 Registration Till 18 April 2025 For 1st Session, Details Provided Here

BITSAT 2025 Registration Till 18 April 2025 For 1st Session, Details Provided Here
Published at : 18 Apr 2025, 5:51 PM IST
Updated at : 18 Apr 2025, 5:51 PM IST

BITSAT 2025 registration is going on till 18 April 2025 at ‘https://bitsadmission.com/’  Registration commenced on 20 January 2025.

While this is for the first session of the test, candidates can apply for the second session also till 18 April 2025.

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They can also choose to apply exclusively for second session later. BITSAT 2024 registration process for the second test will be open from 26 May to 10 June, 2025.

This is the test to be taken for those who wish to join graduation courses in BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) which has campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Dubai.

BITSAT 2025 registration began on 20 January 2025 for the first session and will go on till 18 April 2025. Those who pass this exam get to study integrated first degree programs which are BE, BPharma and MSc.

BITSAT 2025 registration
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BITSAT 2025 registration is now open for the first test session, candidates can apply for second session also now.

BITSAT 2024 registration process for the second test will be open from 26 May to 10 June, 2025. There is more to it than meets the eye.

Students have two options now, they can apply to write the test in the first session, those who wish to attempt the exam later, can submit BITSAT 2025 registration for the second session.

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What is BITSAT 2025?

The full name of Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test. It is popularly known in its shorter form BITSAT.

This is an institutional-level entrance test that is conducted twice a year. BITSAT 2025 is meant to be conducted this year. The first session is to happen from 26 May 2025 to 30 May 2025.

Second session of BITSAT 2025 will take place from 22nd June 2025 to 26th June 2025. It will be conducted online where answers have to be marked on a computer screen.

The format of questions is multiple choice, where each question will have more than one option and the right one has to be chosen to get the marks.

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BITSAT will have questions related to Maths/Biology, Physics, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, Physics and Chemistry.

BITSAT 2025 registration

The applicants must study plus two from a recognized educational institution. Students focused on pharmacy courses must pass plus two with biology, physics and chemistry.

Those aiming for engineering courses have to study plus two with maths, physics and chemistry.

How to undertake BITSAT 2025 registration?

The process to take up BITSAT 2025 registration is online. Candidates have to visit the official website of the exam to submit applications.

The URL to reach the official website is ‘https://bitsadmission.com/’ The process is mentioned below:

1.The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser of the computer and submitted to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can scroll down the page and click the button BITSAT-2025: Click here to apply for BITSAT-2025

3. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://cdn3.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1823/92362/Index.html?_gl=1*1ay7xdy*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDA2NjAyNDEuQ2p3S0NBaUF0NEMtQmhCY0Vpd0E4S3AwQ1J1MkVuRXVyRGw4NVJRRkVfTlBVRmo4R3JNRThsWTNnQ1RjcTJlMU1BTlgyM01hMXpPZWtob0NDQ2NRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTY3MDY1ODYzMC4xNzQwNjMwMjk0*_ga*MzE4NjUyODMuMTc0MDYzMDI5NA..*_ga_DYQ0HEBE5Z*MTc0MDY2MDI0MS4yLjEuMTc0MDY2MTEwNC42MC4wLjEwODQyNDkzMjU.’

4. Once the webpage with above URL opens, they can click the link for registration and create an account.

5. After creating an account, they can login and start BITSAT 2025 registration for the exam.

6. The registration fee has to be paid and then BITSAT 2025 registration form has to be submitted.

How to download the hall ticket

Students who have successfully completed the process of submitting BITSAT 2025 registration alone can download hall tickets.

The process to download admit cards is online, candidates have to visit the official website. The URL to access the official website is ‘https://www.bitsadmission.com/’

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The same for the second session are to be available for download from 20th June, 2025 to till the exam date.

The tests must be passed with the required qualifying marks for the next process which involves counselling and document verification.

Those who get a seat in the course of their choice can convey their acceptance and pay the fees and join the classes.

Details about the admission procedure, courses offered and facilities provided can be obtained from the official website.

The institution has created a space for itself on the field of higher learning.

 

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