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Networking giant Cisco today said that BITS Pilani has deployed its virtual lecture facility that will benefit 11,000 students and 700 teachers with access to business leaders and guest lecturers around the globe.

"Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has successfully deployed Cisco TelePresence videoconferencing and Cisco WebEx technologies as part of a cross-campus technology initiative, BITSConnect 2.0," said Cisco Director-Collaboration Sales (India & SAARC), Minhaj Zia.

The platform is aimed at creating a dynamic and collaborative learning environment by connecting classrooms through a MPLS-based data network, he added.

Cisco platform

BITS will utilise Cisco's capture, transform, share (CTS) video platform to enable professors to record lectures and make it available for replay, which provides access to key content from any location any time, increasing value and reach.

BITS will also be able to bring experts from across the globe for guest lectures, workshops and other academic pursuits and students from all the three campuses can have real time interaction with the experts.

Using the new Cisco Telepresence facility, BITS Pilani is offering 14 specialised electives to students across its three campuses.

"This joint University-Alumni initiative will provide seamless integration of all campuses, create new avenues of research collaboration and knowledge sharing among faculty, students and researchers worldwide," BITS Pilani Vice-Chancellor Bijendra Nath Jain said.

BITS Connect 2.0 initiative will further strengthen industry linkage and enable remote placements with minimal travel costs to prospective employers, he added.

Nasdaq-listed Cisco is a leading global player in providing networking solutions.

Source: Business line

BITS Pilani and VIT University have refused to participate in the joint entrance examination to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education and the joint admission board of the IITs for admission to technical institutions in 2013.

At a meeting of the deemed universities offering engineering programmes here on Friday, "the institutes expressed reliance on the entrance test conduct by them for admission to engineering programs," official sources in the Human Resource Development Ministry said.

Karnataka's KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research was still not sure of its participation in the joint entrance test, to be conducted in two parts, JEE-Main and JEE-Advance, on April 7 and June 2 next year respectively.

"They said, they will reconsider the ministry's proposal (for participation in the JEE) and inform," a ministry official said.

Out of the 65 deemed universities which offer technical courses, 60 have agreed to admit students on the basis of their ranking in the JEE-Main. "Some of them have agreed to give 40-60 per cent weightage to class XII board marks while others are ready to give 100 per cent weightage," he said.

The CBSE and the joint admission board will conduct the JEE-Main in Singapore, Colombo and some other countries in the Gulf.

While the governments of Gujarat, Haryana and Uttarakhand have agreed to use the test scores for admission to engineering colleges under their jurisdiction, Maharashtra, Odisha and Goa have consented to come on board from 2014.
"It's a monumental shift. Our hard work has started paying off. We will continue to motivate others (to come on board)," HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said.

* JEE is conducted by CBSE and joint admission board of IITs for engineering course.
* Out of the 65 deemed universities which offer technical courses, 60 have agreed to admit students on the basis of their ranking in the JEE-Main.

Source: Deccan Herald

Organizing by: BITS Pilani, Hyderabad

Event Name: ATMOS 2012: Technical Festival

Date: October 26-27, 2012

Event details:

BITS Pilani – Hyderabad Campus announces its first ever annual Technical Festival that will be organized on the 25th-27th of October this year. The fest has been named ATMOS – Assimilation of Technically Motivated Souls
In February, 2012, BITS Hyderabad hosted a techno-cultural fest, the very first of its kind in campus history. Encouraged by the overwhelming response for technical events, we bring to you an independent technical festival in which science and cutting edge technology conglomerate in their finest forms.
ATMOS 2012 will incorporate several aspects to ensure a well-rounded learning experience, in which the marvels of all branches of thought collide to produce a solid technical festival. Guest Lectures and Technical workshops will ignite the lamps of innovation in the minds of the students and urge the participants to shape their ideas into reality. Various competitions to challenge the most technically sound will enhance the intellectual Atmosphere of the fest.

Event:

1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Biology
4. Maths
5. Civil
6. Mechanical
7. Chemical
8. Economics
9. Pharmacy
10. Electronics

Contact:

Publicity: Lalith Gopal : +91-9505093537
Sponsorship: Harsh Murarka : +91-9553265665
GenSec, Student's Union: Rishav Rej : +91-9705633547
President, Student's Union: Siddharth Yerram : +91-9705123485

Website: http://bits-atmos.org/

He sold idlis in the slums as a child. He is a BITS, Pilani and IIM Ahamedabad graduate. He is also the founder and CEO of FoodKing Catering Services Private Ltd. This may sound like a cliche rags to riches story. But well, it sure is truly inspiring. Surya Ragunaathan meets 32-year old Foodking Sarath Babu who was once MTV Youth Icon and has won many pretegious awards for his role towards the society.

Undoubtedly, The Birla Institute of Technology is one of the most prestigious and reputed institutes in India for engineering graduation and students aspiring to seek admission there toil hard through the year to crack one of the tougher exams in the league, The BITSAT or Birla Institute of Technology and Science Aptitude Test. BITSAT 2012, an online admission test is running on its 10th day today and will go on for another week. Gyancentral brings you student reactions.

Students from Telangana districts bagged top ranks in the Intermediate examinations even as the overall pass percentage in the 10 districts dropped drastically this year, presumably due to the 45-day Sakala Janula Samme, which derailed the academic year.

While PVG Sai Subrahmanyam, a student from Kothagudem, Khammam, secured the top rank (994 marks) in MPC (Maths, Physics and Chemistry), Atukula Rahul (989 marks) from Karimnagar secured the top score in BiPC (Biology, Physics and Chemistry).

Five of the top six ranks in the state were bagged by students from Telangana districts. While A Jagadeesh from Khammam district got the second rank in MPC, the third rank was shared by Y Shravani and N Sushma from Vivekananda Nagar, Nalgonda district. In BiPC, B Santhoshi Rupa, a student from Nizampet in Hyderabad, scored the second rank. P Satya Prashanti, a student from West Godavari, secured the third rank in BiPC.

Students who secured top ranks attributed their success to their hard work. A Rahul, the BiPC topper who comes from a poor family, said that he had put in 18 hours every day to bag a good score.

Rahul's parents are agricultural labourers and he received financial support from the college to complete his Inter. "I want to become a cardiologist and hope to get admission in Gandhi Medical College because I want to stay close to home," said Rahul. The first-rank holder in MPC stream, Subrahmanyam said that he wanted to pursue computer science engineering in BITS Pilani and would go on to write Union Public Service Commission exams. "My father is a mathematics lecturer in the college where I studied and my mother is a school teacher. Both of them supported me and helped me with my preparation," said Subrahmanyam. Meanwhile, Santhoshi Rupa, the second-rank holder in BiPC, who hails from the city, said that she wanted to join Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Pondicherry for MBBS. "I now hope to realise my dream of becoming a doctor," she said.

Source: Times of India

BITS Pilani's only international campus here has announced to start PhD programmes in engineering, management and allied interdisciplinary after getting approval from emirate's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science here has said that the Doctoral programme will be offered from this semester.

Topics of research can be chosen from any of the disciplines in which the Institute offers the first and higher degree programmes, the university said in a statement.

Topics can also be chosen from interdisciplinary research areas, for example, nanotechnology and nano-science, nano-robotics, micro-electro mechanical systems, mechatronics etc.

Source: Times of India

University Name: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Goa & Hyderabad

Programmes: Higher Degree (PG) and Ph.D. Programmes

M.E. Biotechnology

M.E. Chemical

M.E. Chemical with specialization in Petroleum Engineering

M.E. Civil with specialization in Structural Engineering/Transportation Engineering/Infrastructure Systems

M.E. Communication Engineering

M.E. Computer Science

M.E. Design Engineering

M.E. Embedded Systems

M.E. Manufacturing Systems Engineering

M.E. Mechanical

M.E. Microelectronics

M.E. Software Systems

M. Pharm.

M. Pharm. with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Pharmaceutics

MBA

Eligibility:

A minimum of 60% aggregate in qualifying examination

Note:

1. Admissions to M.E./M.Pharm are based on performance in computer-based online test conducted by BITS. The online tests will be held during 3rd-4th June 2012 at centers in India.
2. For MBA Programme,in addition to online test as in (i) above candidates shortlisted will also have to appear for a test in Reading Comprehension, Group Discussion and Interview to be held in Pilani on 27th July 2012.
   
   

For details and information on eligibility, please click here.

How to apply:

Eligible candidates may apply through the prescribed application form available online at www.bitsadmission.com and take a printout of the filled form. The completed application form along with the proof of fee payment of Rs 1600 should be sent to Admission officer, BITS, Pilani-333031.

For details and information on How to apply, please click here.

Important dates:

Last date applying online with prescribed application form: May 23, 2012

Website: http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/

The IIT alumni have been vehemently arguing against the introduction of the ISEET. The alumni also presented a 10 point argument in the favor of Joint Entrance Exam. GyanCentral speaks to Akshat Shankar a key member of the IIT alumni team to know their viewpoints and the future course of action.

Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus is Only International Campus of BITS. Students who are aspiring for Admission in BITS Pilani Dubai Campus for the Academic year 2012-2013 are hereby informed that the BITS Pilani Dubai Campus invites Application for admissions to the Following Integrated Programs. Students who are interested to apply for BITS admissions can apply.
Programs Offered :

B.E. (Hons.) Chemical, B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Instrumentation, B.E. (Hons.) Electrical & Electronics, B.E. (Hons.) Biotechnology, B.E. (Hons.) Mechanical B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Communication, B.E. (Hons.) Computer Science, M.Sc. (Tech.) Information Systems.
Eligibility Criteria :

Students hast to satisfy the following criteria for admission to Various Programs Offered in BITS Pilani Dubai Campus.

1. Aspirants must have passed the Qualifying Examination, which is the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination of Ministry of Education, U.A.E or Senior School Certificate Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India, or its equivalent from any recognized State, National or International board with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
2. Further the Candidates must have obtained a minimum 60% overall aggregate of marks in the qualifying Examination and must have a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects along With adequate proficiency in English.

3. Candidates who have appeared in BITSAT 2012 will be eligible for preferential admission based on the BITSAT score merit position, subject to meeting the above eligibility criteria and availability of seats.
4. Candidates with BITSAT 2012 will also be eligible for Merit Scholarship and Hostel Fee concession based on the BITSAT score secured.

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Admissions Important Dates :

Admissions for GCC Candidates :

Last date for receipt of Applications for GCC Candidates * : 12th June 2012 – 5.00 pm
Announcement of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus 2012 Admission List
& Dispatch of Admission Offer letters. : 13th June 2012
Last date for receipt of acceptance of admission offer along with
required documents and fee. : 5th July 2012 – 5.00 pm
Finalization of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus 2012 Admission List : 28th August 2012
Documents submission, Freshmen Interaction, Orientation and
Registration : 1st – 2nd September 2012
Commencement of Classes : 3 September 2012

Admissions for NON GCC Candidates:

Last date for receipt of Applications for GCC Candidates * : 8 July 2012 – 5.00 pm
Announcement of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus 2012 Admission List
& Dispatch of Admission Offer letters. : 10 July 2012
Last date for receipt of acceptance of admission offer along with
required documents and fee. : 8 August 2012
Finalization of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus 2012 Admission List : 28th August 2012
Documents submission, Freshmen Interaction, Orientation and
Registration : 1st – 2nd September 2012
Commencement of Classes : 3 September 2012

NOTE : * GCC Applications received after the last date indicated for GCC Candidates will be considered under the Non-GCC Category. Applications received after the last date indicated for Non-GCC Candidates may be considered subject to availability of seats.
Contact Details :

Admissions Office, BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus
Dubai International Academic City, P.O.Box 345055, Dubai, UAE.
Tel: 00971 4 4200700 / 4200811, Fax: 00971 4 4200822
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