BIT Mesra - Birla Institute of Technology

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra is deemed to be university established in 1955. It is also known as BIT Mesra. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). BIT Mesra ranked 46th under the engineering category and 70th under the management category of the NIRF 2021 Ranking. The university has secured 14th rank in the architecture category in NIRF 2021 Ranking. As per the NIRF ranking 2020, for the overall category, the varsity was ranked 13th in the architecture category and 86th in the university category. The institute has been ranked 26th in the NIRF Rankings 2021 in the pharmacy category.

The university offers 69 courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels. It has collaborations with numerous overseas universities to provide global exposure to students. The placement cell of the university provide placement and summer internships to students. The campus of Birla Institute of Technology Mesra has modern and upgraded facilities & infrastructure for the convenience of students. 

BIT Mesra Location

The university is located at Mesra, Jharkhand. With a distance of 26.6 km, Birsa Munda Airport is the nearest airport to the university. BIT Mesra is situated 14.2 km away from the Ranchi Junction Railway Station. The nearest bus stop to the university Post Man Chowk Bus Stop. It is situated 1.6 km away from the campus. 

Birla Institute of Technology Mesra- Latest News, Events

• Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit - BIT Mesra hosted a virtual summit to showcase the advancement in research and entrepreneurship in India. The summit was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

• XXXth BIT Mesra Convocation - BIT Mesra organised its 30th Convocation ceremony through online mode. Students from doctoral, postgraduate, undergraduate and Diploma programmes were awarded degrees on a digital platform. 

• Webinar by Dr Vipin Kumar on the socio-economic challenges of the nation. 

• Prof. (Dr.) R. N. Gupta (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology) nominated as the member in the Advisory Group of the South East Asian Regional Forum of FIP-WHO.

• Students of the ECE Department bagged the 1st position in the Health Hackathon conducted by C K Birla Hospitals in collaboration with the Amazon Web Services

BIT Mesra Awards, Recognitions, Accreditations, Collaborations and Ranking

Awards

• Dr Manik Ghosh of BIT-M who teaches in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology was awarded the APTI Information Communication Technology (ICT) Educator Award.

Accreditations

• The university has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation

BIT Mesra Collaborations

BIT has collaborations and exchange programmes with these institutes and universities:

• Purdue University, USA

• University of Leeds (UoL), UK 

• Member of the EAGER - NETWIC Project of Asia link programme

• University of Houston (UH), US

• University of New Brunswick, Canada

• BIT Mesra students were sent to these US universities under the ISRE programme (Immersive Summer Research Experience):

• Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA

• Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago

• BIT-M is a part of the five elite Universities from India to have partnered in the French "n+i" network.

Ranking

• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra ranked 46th under the engineering category of NIRF 2021 Ranking.
• BIT, Mesra has secured 14th rank in the architecture category, 70th in the management category and 86th in the university category in NIRF 2021 Ranking. 
• In the NIRF ranking 2020 for the overall category, the university was ranked 85, 13th for architecture and 66th in the university category.
• The university has been ranked 26th in the pharmacy category of the NIRF 2021 Rankings and it has secured an overall score of 52.34. The university was ranked 16th in the NIRF 2020 rankings.

BIT Mesra Notable Alumni

BIT Mesra Clubs, Committees and Councils

Birla Institute of Technology prides itself on the various extracurricular activities and clubs run by the talented students on campus. These student organisations add a spirit of healthy competition in the campus environment. From conducting cultural fests, events and sessions to competing in inter-college events, these clubs and committees add a lot to the campus life at BIT.

• Music Club

•  Audio Visual Educational Club (AVEC)

• Engineering Society

• Bhartiya Sahitya Parishad (BSP)

• Highlander Adventure Club (HAC)

• Institute of Electrical Engineers

• Photographic Society

• Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

• Mechanical Engineering Society

• Organising Body of Students Of Architecture (OBSA)

• Indian Association for College Going Scientists (IACGS)

• SPIC-MACAY

• ROTARACT

BIT Mesra Facilities and Infrastructure

The infrastructure at BIT Mesra is modern and equipped with all the campus facilities a student needs. The campus is strikingly beautiful and helps students have a positive and carefree experience. Some of the BIT Mesra facilities are as follows:

• Well-maintained Classrooms: BIT Mesra has state of the art classrooms for the students to be able to learn and concentrate in class.

• Central Library: BIT Mesra has a rich library for the students to access at all times. Apart from a collection of thousands of books, there are well-researched materials also available in the library for students. 

• Hostel facility: BIT Mesra campus also includes hostel facilities to accommodate students and provide them with a safe and comfortable place to live in. 

• Canteen and shopping complex: Students must be provided with good quality food to keep them in their best health. Hence, BIT Mesra has a hygienic mess that ensures students eat well in a clean environment. 

• Sports facilities: There are various sports arenas for indoor and outdoor sports. 

• Guest House: For the convenience of guests and visitors, there is a guest house with well-furnished rooms at economical rates available.

• Post Office: A post office is situated on the campus for the convenience of students and staff for sending speed posts, money orders etc. 

• Transport: BIT Mesra has transport facilities which include various cars and buses. Students can apply for the bus pass and enjoy hassle-free travel. 

• Banking Facilities: To provide easy banking facilities to the students, the campus has two banks (SBI and UCO bank) and three ATMs that work regularly.

• Health care: BIT has a fully functional healthcare centre and dispensary with isolation wards that work 24*7 for the students, faculty and administration. 

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BIT Mesra Courses Offered

The university course list includes 69 courses. BIT Mesra courses are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Some of the programmes offered by the university are B.Tech, B.C.A., B.Pharma, B.B.A, M.Tech., M.Plan etc. Birla Institute of Technology Mesra courses are offered in regular mode. 

BIT Mesra Courses and Fees

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Birla Institute of Technology Mesra Admissions

Candidates can apply for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. BIT Mesra admissions are offered to a total of 69 courses. The university gives admission on the basis of entrance score and marks obtained in the last qualifying examination. JEE Main and GATE scores are accepted for B.Tech and M.Tech. admissions respectively. BIT Mesra admission to M.Pharma courses is done based on GPAT scores of candidates. Eligible candidates can fill the BIT Mesra application form by visiting the official website of the university. 

BIT Mesra B.Tech Admission Process

• Fill up the JEE Main form and pay the exam fee.

• Qualify in the JEE Main and participate in JoSAA counselling.

• Fill college choices.

• Candidates are allotted colleges.

• If BIT Mesra is allotted, submit documents and fees to confirm admission.

BIT Mesra B.Pharma Admission Process

• Fill up an application for the JEE Main/NEET-UG examination and take the test.

• BIT Mesra will select candidates based on JEE Main and NEET-UG scores as well as the academic performance of the applicant.

• Selected candidates will be offered admission.

BIT Mesra B.C.A. and B.B.A Admission Process

• Fill out the application for form admission.

• A list of the shortlisted candidates based on class 12 marks is declared.

• Shortlisted candidates need to visit the campus.

• The final step is documents and fees submission.

BIT Mesra Admission Procedure - M.B.A.

• Fill up the CAT/ MAT/XAT/CMAT form and pay the exam fee.

• Qualify in the respective exam and fulfil the cut-off percentage announced by BIT Mesra.

• The selected candidates will be called for the Group Discussion and PI rounds.

• Attend and qualify in both rounds.

• Shortlisted candidates will be sent admission offers.

• Document verification and acceptance of fee payment.

BIT Mesra M.Pharma Admission Process

• Fill out the BIT Mesra application form.

• Appear in GPAT and obtain a valid score.

• The university will release a list of shortlisted candidates based on GPAT score.

• Shortlisted candidates need to submit documents and pay course fees. 

BIT Mesra Ph.D Admission Process

• Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can fill the PhD application form for BIT Mesra and pay the applicable fee. 

• Candidates will be shortlisted on various parameters.

• Shortlisted candidates are called for interview rounds. 

• Final selection is based on performance in the interview, written/online test, and academic record.

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BIT Mesra Scholarships

The university offers numerous scholarships to students. BIT Mesra scholarships are offered to meriterious students. Birla Institute of Technology offers the BIT GP Birla scholarships on the basis of merit to students taking admission in various courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech and B.Arch. These scholarships aim to financially aid the economically weaker students who have the potential to excel in their respective fields. The eligible candidates may avail of this financial aid by scoring the set ranks or scores in the entrance exams. Furthermore, students belonging to the SC, ST and OBC categories can avail of the Jharkhand government-sanctioned scholarship as well. The aim of this scholarship is to empower minority students and help them get top class education. 

Birla Institute of Technology Mesra Cut-off

The BIT-Mesra cut-off list is based on the performance of students in the respective entrance exams that year and their academic records till graduation for post-graduate courses. Candidates who fulfil the minimum cut-off marks or minimum percentile are eligible to apply for admission.  Hence, the BIT Mesra cut-off depends on the following elements:

• Number of aspirants that year

• Number of seats available

• The difficulty level of the entrance tests.

• Academic records of students in Class 10th, 12th, graduation and Post-graduation for PG and PhD courses.

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BIT Mesra Placement 

The university has a placement cell that conducts BIT Mesra placement drive. The placement drive is conducted every year for students in final year of their studies. The job of the placement cell is to provide maximum placement and internships opportunities to students. Birla Institute of Technology Mesra placement cell conducts seminars, industrial visits etc. to prepare students for the placement drive. Every year companies from public and private sectors participate in the placement drive of BIT Mesra. ICICI Bank, Deloitte, KPMG, TCS, Sony India etc. are some of the top recruiters of BIT Mesra. 

BIT Mesra Top Recruiters

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