BITS Pilani 2022: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, abbreviated as BITS Pilani is a deemed university. It is a private, not-for-profit institute, mainly working in the fields of Education and Research. It was recognized as an Institute of Eminence in 2018. Established in 1964, with late Dr G.D. Birla as its founding chairman. Dr G.D. Birla was an eminent industrialist and a strong participant of the Indian freedom struggle. BITS’ main focus has since been on higher education in engineering and sciences.