BITS Pilani, Springer Nature tie up to advance discovery, research in India

1 min readUpdated on Feb 13, 2023 17:38 IST

The partnership will also provide students and researchers at the institute paths to publish quality research, build research communities, incubate ideas and drive open science and open access through collaboration.

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has entered into a partnership with Springer Nature to advance knowledge and accelerate research by providing services such as author workshops, mentoring sessions and community engagements for the students and faculty of the institute.  

Springer Nature Group’s Chief Publishing Officer Steven Inchcoombe and BITS Pilani Director Sudhirkumar Barai, virtually signed the agreement at an event. It will also provide students and researchers at the institute paths to publish quality research, build research communities, incubate ideas and drive open science and open access through collaboration.  

Q:   Is MBA available at BITS Pilani?
A:

Yes, BITS Pilani offers a two-year full-time MBA (Business Analytics) course at the postgraduate level. BITS Pilani was ranked between 501-550 bands globally for Business and Management Studies by QS World University Rankings (2022). BITS Pilani MBA admissions are online. Interested candidates must visit the official website of the institute to apply only.

Q:   Is BITS Pilani good for MBA?
A:

Yes, as per the placements records its good. In 2023, the participating recruiters offered various new-age job roles to MBA students with handsome packages. The highest and median package offered to MBA students during BITS Pilani placements 2023 was INR 27 LPA and INR 16 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of BITS Pilani MBA placements for the Class of 2023 is tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

the highest package

INR 27 LPA

Median package

INR 16 LPA

Placement percentage

95%

Q:   Is BITS Pilani good for Pharmacy?
A:

Yes, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is a decent choice for BPharm. The institute has been ranked 5th position by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF 2022) in the Pharmacy category. In 2021, BITS Pilani was ranked 3rd position by the NIRF. Talking about BITS Pilani placements, the median package stood at INR 30 LPA during BITS Pilani placements 2023. Further, the overall average package recorded during BITS Pilani placements 2023 stood at INR 30.37 LPA.

More than 2,700 students and researchers will benefit from these services and will be able to engage in interactive discussions with editors and researchers. 

Sudhirkumar Barai, Director, BITS Pilani said, “At BITS Pilani, we are committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world’s great challenges. This partnership with Springer Nature will further support us in ideating, innovating and creating a strong research ecosystem on the campus.” 

Steven Inchcoombe, Chief Publishing Officer of Springer Nature said, “At Springer Nature, we are committed to accelerating science and research across all disciplines regardless of background or location. This partnership with BITS Pilani will see the opening up of new knowledge and will enable its wider dissemination and reach of the important research looking to address the pressing problems we are facing globally.” 

Speaking at the event, Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director, Springer Nature India Private Limited said, “I am delighted that Springer Nature is partnering with such a prestigious institute like BITS Pilani, which has been at the forefront of driving research in India. This partnership takes into account the needs of the students and young researchers in India and therefore is an important step in ensuring that Indian researchers have access to the services that support them to advance their research journey. 

Q:   What are CAT 2023 important dates?
A:

Tabulated below are the CAT 2023 important dates: 

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

2 Aug '23 - 20 Sep '23

CAT 2023 registration

To Be Notified

CAT 2023 form correction process

25 Oct '23 - 26 Nov '23

CAT 2023 admit card download

To Be Notified

CAT 2023 mock test release

26 Nov '23

CAT 2023 exam

To Be Notified

CAT 2023 answer key challenge

To Be Notified

CAT 2023 result announcement

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