2025-2026

Our Faculty: Pillars of Excellence

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, (BITS Pilani), is a world-renowned Indian
Institute of Higher Education. Its flagship campus in Pilani, Rajasthan, received deemed
university status in 1964 under Section 3 of the UGC Act. From its early years, the
institute, with the help of Ford Foundation grant, collaborated with MIT (USA) and
adopted the institute’s best practices. Since then, BITS has grown and now boasts
campuses in Dubai, Goa, Hyderabad and Mumbai .

BITS Pilani consistently ranks as the No.1 private engineering institution in India in
Dr. Kumar Mangalam Birla
media rankings, such as Education World, India Today, etc., and is the highest-ranked
Chancellor, BITS Pilani
non-government institute in many of these surveys. It has also been granted the status
of Institute of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Further
affirming its commitment to excellence, BITS Pilani was accredited with Grade A++ in
November 2024 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for a
period of 5 years, recognizing its outstanding quality status. With over 50,000 students
enrolled across all its campuses, BITS Pilani offers degrees at all levels in Engineering,
Sciences, Management, and Pharmacy.

Our legacy of excellence has been shaping professionals to excel beyond every Prof. V Ramgopal Rao
parameter since inception. Today, our alumni body is a vast and thriving community Group Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani

of technocrats, successful entrepreneurs, renowned scientists, head of organizations,

and leaders of society. We take great pride in the achievements of our alumni and are
continually inspired by their success. Under the dynamic leadership of Chancellor, Dr.
Kumar Mangalam Birla & Group Vice Chancellor, Prof. V Ramgopal Rao, BITS Pilani
continues to scale greater heights.
 Prof. Souri Banerjee

Welcome to the Dubai campus of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), Pilani,
Rajasthan, India.

Located in the International Academic City, Dubai, the BITS Pilani, Dubai campus (BPDC) was established in
the year 2000 as the first offshore campus of any Indian institution of higher learning. Over the years, BPDC
has grown tremendously and turned into a fully integrated international campus offering three-tier university
education (bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees) with residential facilities on campus for students.

An institution is only as good as its people are, and onboarding excellent human resources to facilitate and guide
learning is something that BITS Pilani is committed to. The Dubai campus carries forward the dedication of the
institute to achieve academic and instructional excellence by providing its students with a world-class education.
The education combines academic rigor, intellectual stimulation, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and
all-round personality development to deliver values, capabilities, and skills for a global and knowledge-based
economy. The broad-based education system offers a high degree of flexibility in the form of dual degrees,
electives, and minors to cater to the diverse interests of students and current and future career opportunities.
The Practice School, a distinctive hallmark of the BITS Pilani system, is built into the academic programme and
enables every student to spend 7 months with an industry partner and imbibe professional skills and experience
in applying theoretical knowledge to solve authentic, real-world problems.

The student community, drawn from various parts of the world as well as India, has grown and will continue to
grow in strength and diversity. The dream to make a creative, multidisciplinary institution that delivers quality
education, original research, and industry-academia linkages is what drives the academic community here. In
our various endeavors, we thrive to inculcate attributes of teamwork, integrity, creativity, leadership, and societal
responsibility, leading to the development of a well-rounded personality.

BITS Pilani alumni are spread globally and have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers. They serve
as our valuable ambassadors and attest to our commitment to nurture individuals and groom talent in pursuit
of excellence.

I invite you to explore our website and campus and set yourself on the path of innovation, achievement, and
leadership by becoming part of the BITS Pilani, Dubai campus community.
Experience the educational excellence in management studies with BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) - A
top-ranked institution approved by Ministry of Education, Government of India and University Grants Commission
(UGC) and permitted by Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai.

BPDC is committed to academic rigor, innovation, industry engagement, and a value-led approach to teaching. This
commitment has earned us a 5-star rating from the KHDA in partnership with QS, based on four core categories of
teaching, research, employability, and internationalization.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant campus life and receive quality education from highly qualified and dedicated faculty.
The campus at Dubai is both teaching and research intensive. Our expert faculty and cutting-edge curriculum equip
our students with a distinct blend of knowledge and skills, making them stand out from the rest.

BPDC is the ideal platform for students who want to make a tangible difference in the world. Our faculties are committed
to delivering a comprehensive education that embraces the newest technologies and the latest advancements in the field.
Our 7.5 months of industry experience to students through the Practice School, present market-ready graduates who are
sought after by the industry!

Creative industry solutions have led to more than 50 start-ups in the last 5 years with some joining the league of unicorns.
Year after year, many of our graduates continue to pursue higher education in Top Universities around the globe.

We prioritize well-rounded personality development with opportunities for co-curricular and extra- curricular activities,
leading to numerous national and international awards for our students.

Ready to set yourself on a path of lifelong success?

Choose BITS Pilani Dubai Campus!!
Program Highlights "FORWARD"
" FORWARD thinking. FORWARD moving"
F - Future-ready skills with strong foundations
O - Opportunities for Industry exposure and Integration
R - Redefined & flexible specialization pathways
W - Wider knowledge with a focus on entrepreneurship
A - Analytical & tech oriented curriculum
R - Real world case based pedagogy
D - Dynamic, experiential and project based learning

Students acquire fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for their future career as managers and leaders
in their chosen field.

Our curriculum equips the students to identify, analyse and solve complex business problems across various
business functions including Marketing, HR, Operations Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance and
many more.

Internship opportunities through our pioneering Practice School program ensures exposure to real-world
business experiences for all students in leading MNC and local conglomerates.

Students master the use of emerging technologies in various functional areas.

The built-in flexibility of our program allows students to graduate with a minor in areas such as Entrepreneurship
or Data Science, in addition to their BBA (Hons.) program.

Customization based on personal interests allows for specialization in domains such as Marketing, Finance,
Business Analytics, etc.

Courses from areas such as Business Analytics, Programming, Data - Driven decision making,
Financial Analytics, Digital Transformation, etc. prepares the students for a technology driven
digitalized economy.
Acquire a broad body of knowledge in business management concepts, current practices in
a global business environment and emerging technologies to support, sustain and innovate
business.

Apply the appropriate analytical and quantitative approaches to managerial decision-making

situations.

Demonstrate advanced elements of critical thinking to analyze issues, solve problems, and
make business decisions.

Integrate learning in the areas of general education, accounting & finance, economics, human
resource management, and operations management and apply them to business strategy and
policy.

Communicate effectively in a business context both through written communication and by

delivering professional oral presentations.

Demonstrate awareness of the global economic, environmental, political, ethical, legal, and
regulatory contexts of business practices.

Demonstrate teamwork skills and lead a team to achieve the individual, group and
organizational goals.

Recognize entrepreneurial opportunities for new business ventures and evaluate their potential
for business success.
Beginning Chinese or French

Summer Term : Practice School I or Two Open electives

Minor Programmes:
Entrepreneurship Film and Media
Data Science Public Policy
Computing and Intelligence Computational Economics
Finance Philosophy, Economics, and Politics
Supply Chain Analytics English Studies
 For admission to BBA (Hons.), candidates must have passed the requisite qualifying examination, which is
the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination of Ministry of Education, U.A.E. or All India Senior
School Certificate Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or A Level from Cambridge
International examinations / Edexcel or IB Diploma or its equivalent from any recognized State, National or
International board in any discipline.

The candidates must have obtained a minimum 60% overall aggregate of marks in the qualifying examination.

If instead of marks any letter grades or GPA are awarded (or any other system of evaluation), their equivalences
in marks will be decided by the Admissions Committee.

English is the medium of instruction and a good proficiency in English is essential for admission. Hence,
candidates who have completed their qualifying examination from a Non-English medium school must have a
TOEFL Score of 500 in paper based test or 61 in internet based test or have an IELTS Score of 6. If required,
they may also be assessed by the Admission committee for English comprehension.

2025-26

EVENT First Semester Second Semester

Last Date for receipt of Application 25 June 2025 15 December 2025

Finalization of admission list 30 June 2025 18 December 2025

Reporting for Admission 26 August 2025 30 January 2026

Orientation 26 Aug - 29 Aug 2025 30 January 2026

Registration 29 August 2025 30 January 2026

Classwork begins 1 September 2025 2 February 2026

 2025-2026

E. Transport Fee** (For Day Scholars availing Institute Transport)

For Dubai AED 2,500 per semester
For Sharjah & Ajman AED 2,800 per semester
(Current prevailing Transport Fee, subject to change)
OUR FACULTY: PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE

Prof. Sartaj Rasool Rather Dr. Sreedhar Bevara

Head of the Department Professor of Practice - Management Studies
Associate Professor in Economics Bestselling Author & Innovation Adviser
PhD – Pondicherry University

Prof. Raja Sethu Durai

Prof. Asgar Ali
Professor in Economics & Finance
Deputy Head of the Department
PhD – University of Madras
Assistant Professor in
Accounting & Finance
PhD – IIM Kashipur

Prof. Anurag Singh Prof. Lijo John

Assistant Professor in OB & HRM Assistant Professor in Operations
PhD – Banaras Hindu University and Supply Chain
PhD – IIM Kozhikode

Prof. Yusra Qamar Prof. Aqila

Faculty in OB & HRM Assistant Professor in Marketing
PhD – IIM Kashipur PhD – BITS Pilani

Prof. Aariz Faizan

Prof. Jiss Mathew
Faculty of Information Systems &
Faculty of Management
Bus. Analytics
Indiana State University,
PhD – IIM Ranchi
PhD – Indiana, USA
(Thesis submitted)
Students who secure the top position in their grade 12 exams in their respective school board, (Ministry of
Education, UAE, CBSE India, or any other State, National, or International boards) are eligible for a 50%
scholarship on their first- year tuition fee. To receive this scholarship, candidates must have a minimum overall
aggregate of 90% or equivalent in their qualifying exam.

a. ENTRY LEVEL: Students who have participated and won medals in International championships by
representing their Country are given a scholarship of 50%, on the first year tuition fee and students who
have participated in International Championships are given scholarships of 20%, on first year tuition fee.
The Sport and the eligibility criteria of all applicants will be evaluated on a case by case basis and the
scholarship will be awarded based on the committee's recommendation.

b. CONTINUING STUDENTS: Students who participate and win in three inter-university tournaments at the
end of one academic year will be considered for a scholarship of 20%, on the tuition fee for the current year
for the normal duration of the programme based on the committee's recommendation.
 GCC/Arab Nationals with exceptional academic performance may receive up to 100% concession on their tuition
fee for the normal duration of the programme. This discount is based on their Grade 12 performance and their
ability to maintain a minimum CGPA of 4.5 throughout the programme. Limited scholarships are available under
this category.

The University provides support for students who experience financial hardship due to the sudden demise of the
sole earning family member of the family. In such a case, the tuition fee for that semester will be fully waived. In
subsequent semesters, a reduction of up to 75% of tuition fee may be offered based on individual circumstances,
need, conduct and academic performance of the student.

All students with special needs who meet the admission requirements are eligible for a 15% reduction in tuition
fee throughout the programme, provided they maintain satisfactory academic performance in each semester.

Families who have more than one child enrolled concurrently are eligible for a 25% tuition fee concession for the
second child until the first child graduates.

• All students must pay their specified fee at the time of Admission and any amount awarded as scholarship will be adjusted in the
subsequent fee payment.
• At any given time, a student can avail more than one scholarship/concession unless otherwise mentioned, provided the total
scholarship/concession amount does not exceed more than 50% of the tuition fee amount of that semester including all or any
scholarship/concession availed by the student.
• A student can avail hostel fee concession under one category only.
• The decision of the university shall be final and cannot be contested on all matters of scholarships and concessions at BITS
Pilani, Dubai Campus. The university has the right to discontinue the scholarship/concession at any time in case the student
is found guilty in any disciplinary case.

• While Scholarship based on "Merit in Qualifying Examination" will be given automatically based on the Grade 12 marks of the
student, application for scholarship under all other categories must be submitted within one month from the date of registration
to the
Admissions Office. Any application received after one month will not be considered.

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