BITS Pilani Partners with IISc Bengaluru to Advance Scientific Research and Education

BITS Pilani and IISc Bengaluru have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing collaborative research and promoting academic excellence.

BITS Pilani Partners with IISc Bengaluru

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership between two of India’s leading institutions. This collaboration aims to strengthen academic and research ties, foster innovation, enable knowledge exchange, and jointly pursue breakthroughs in science and technology.

Under the MoU, the institutions will engage in joint research projects, host symposia and workshops, facilitate the exchange of students and researchers, and co-develop academic programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The partnership will also allow BITS Pilani researchers to access IISc’s advanced research infrastructure, including the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), to further enhance their scientific pursuits.

The MoU also places a strong emphasis on intellectual property (IP) management, ensuring that jointly developed innovations are properly protected and strategically leveraged. In addition, both institutions will collaborate to secure research funding and publish impactful findings, further advancing their shared contribution to India’s academic and industrial landscapes.

The MoU was signed by Prof V Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani and Prof Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc, Bengaluru in the presence of Prof Suman Kundu, Director, BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus and Prof Radhika Vathsan, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, BITS Pilani, Prof. Shankar Kumar Selvaraja, CeNSE-IISc, Prof. Sushobhan Avasthi CeNSE-IISc, Prof. Supradeepa V. R CeNSE-IISc and Prof.Dhavala Suri CeNSE-IISc. 

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Rao, BITS Pilani, said, “This partnership with IISc marks a significant milestone in our journey toward academic and research excellence. By combining the strengths of both institutions, we aim to address critical challenges in science and technology while nurturing a new generation of innovators and researchers.”

Prof Rangarajan from IISc added, “Collaborations like this are essential to drive impactful research and innovation. We are excited to create opportunities for knowledge exchange and to jointly contribute to solving some of the most pressing scientific and societal challenges.”

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