Dr. Kazuhito Hashimoto, President of Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) was the chief guest.

JICA Chief representative Mr Takeuchi Takuro for the inaugural program on 21 October 2024, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.

This event aimed to highlight the shared commitment to enhancing collaboration and strengthening ties between IIT Hyderabad and Japan through education and research.

Participation

A total of 72 participants from 15 universities and 6 organizations from Japan, including JST, NIMS, JSPS, JASSO, Tech Japan, and JICA, are participating.

Twenty booths have been set up for students to learn more about the universities, higher education, research opportunities, and scholarship information in Japan, said sources from IIT Hyderabad.

Students, faculty members, and others can engage in discussions with Japanese professors and universities about opportunities such as joint supervision, internships, industrial collaboration, and joint proposal writing, said sources from IIT Hyderabad.

Chief guest

Dr Kazuhito Hashimoto congratulated on completion of Phase II project at IIT Hyderabad with JICA support and said “JST has the long history with India.

Since 2014 with Sukura Science exchange program JST has inspired many young Indians to visit, out of this five percent have come from IIT Hyderabad, which is the highest number from any institution in India.

JST is introducing the new initiative, soon regarding academic exchange programs, he said.

He mentioned that India is a young nation, and in contrast Japan is an ageing nation but has strong industrial base particularly in manufacturing sector.

I understand that India is eager to enhance the manufacturing capabilities under the Make in India initiative. I am confident that Japan and India entirely complimentary and can build a much stronger partnership, he said.

These new initiatives lay foundation for strengthening the tie between our two nations particularly through faculty and student exchange programs, alongside the ongoing efforts of the Japan-India University Forum and requested for continuous support.

I recognize that one of the barriers to study in Japan is learning Japanese, but there are an increasing number of universities in Japan where you can obtain a degree in English only, he said.

Director of IIT Hyderabad

Prof BS Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad presented the research updates at the institution and said IIT Hyderabad has a strong bilateral relationship with Japan since 2008.

‘I am a strong believer that collaborations bring synergy for the mutual growth. Together, we can create wonders.’

I thank the Japan Embassy and Japanese Universities and organizations for coming forward to enhance collaboration and strengthen ties between IIT Hyderabad and Japan through education and research, he said.

In the recent Indian National Ranking (NIRF-2024), IITH is placed at 3rd in Innovation and 8th among Engineering institutes in India.

It has 320+ full-time faculty, 5,300+ students (PG + PhD students accounting for about 60%). The institute has a strong research focus with Rs. 1270+ Cr of R&D funding, 11,400+ publications, 310+ Patents, and about 260+ startups (that have generated 1100+ jobs and a revenue of Rs. 1500+ Cr).

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

Link to submit BITSAT 2025 registration is here

How to download the hall ticket

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

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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/’

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.