BITS Pilani Achieves A++ Grade In NAAC Accreditation
BITS Pilani has been awarded the coveted A++ grade with a score of 3.68 out of 4 in the latest NAAC accreditation. This will place it among the top 4% of NAAC-accredited universities in the country, a remarkable testimony to the institution’s commitment to academic and institutional excellence.
The assessment of the council was carried away based on seven criteria such as curricular aspects teaching, learning and evaluation, research, innovation and extensions, infrastructure and learning resources, student support and progression, governance, leadership and management, institutional values & best practices for evaluation.
BITS scored an astounding 100% in Criterion 1-Curricular Aspects for its innovative curriculum and its significant learner-centric approach. Enhanced research output, progressive research policies, and impactful faculty contributions also played a pivotal role in this recognition.
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Speaking on the achievement, Prof Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani, said, “The A++ grade awarded by NAAC, a highly recognized accreditation entity confirms the persistent commitment of BITS Pilani to quality and reinforces our standing as one of India’s leading higher education institutions. Our Enhanced research output and research promotion policies have played a vital role in achieving the recent accreditation. We look forward to continuing our journey of academic and research excellence, further elevating our impact on education and innovation, and setting new benchmarks for higher education in India and beyond”.
Coordinator of BITS internal quality assessment cell Prof. Mani Sankar Dasgupta, spearheading the accreditation drive mentioned “We are thrilled to announce that BITS Pilani has been awarded the highest NAAC grade of A++, a testament to our robust academic practices and pedagogy. This recognition crowns over a year of dedicated effort, with the recent successful NAAC peer team visit to our Pilani campus showcasing the excellence of inter-campus collaboration and the indomitable spirit of the BITS community.”
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The A++ designation is an expression of the institution’s commitment to the highest standards in education; it reflects its ability to balance constant self-examination and analysis with staying true to its vision of excellence in education and research.
Established in 1964, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is a renowned institution known for its excellence in higher education, research, and Innovation. With a legacy spanning decades, BITS Pilani has evolved into a multi-campus entity, serving as a hub for innovation and academic brilliance. BITS Pilani has been recognized in the QS World University Rankings 2025 for its remarkable growth among Indian institutions and is ranked #1 for Employment Outcomes and Sustainability among private institutions in India. BITS Pilani is also ranked #1 by the Times All India Engineering Institutes Ranking Survey 2024. And rated #3 by Lifestyle Asia as the world’s most beautiful University.
