Four Things That Make Students Choose BITS Pilani Over IITs
My dream of studying at one of IITs during 2005 came to a disappointing, crashing halt after I secured a rank more than 3000 despite my expectations of securing a rank close to AIR 1000. Getting this rank wasn’t enough for one to live engineering dreams back then.
Hence, I as a back-up plan took BITS online exam and subsequently got Physics as major, which, however, wasn’t the best option there. Considering mechanical and electrical engineering were my topmost preferences, I was allotted the mechanical branch instantly after joining BITS.
Honestly speaking, I enjoyed my stay at BITS Pilani. Studied really well and made great friends for lifetime too. Although I had been allotted Electricals at the end of the year, I moved to pursue Electrical at IIT-Delhi after securing a rank less than 200 in JEE in 2006.
Ever since I have switched to IIT-Delhi, I can’t really figure out if my decision was actually right.
Although I have gained more number of friends, a better brand name (IIT), exposure to geniuses, I have also lost a lot of things by making this decision to switch.So when anybody asks me even today whether BITS Pilani was better. I never think twice and say yes, it was better.
There are various reasons as to why somebody will choose BITS Pilani over IIT. Let me explain a few of these reasons that I’ve personally experienced.
Ambience
Undoubtedly, there’s no denying that the ambience at BITS Pilani is far better than all IIT campuses. It’s not just beautiful, but also makes one to feel like living in temple of Saraswati.
It’s got a dignify Saraswati Temple, a striking cloak-tower, historical library, and brilliantly designed hostels.
Tutorials
The best part about studying at BITs Pilani is that it allows students to be taught by their favorite professors. This is something never heard of anywhere else.
Culture
I seriously loved the concept of Grubs at BITS Pilani where every student can enjoy delicacies from different parts of the country. In fact, students work there in the mess doing chores like serving food to other students.
Up-To-Date Than IIT
I have personally felt that BITS adapts to important changes in education than IITs. For example, first year course at BITS is called “Engineering Graphics” while in IIT it is still “Engineering Drawing” despite the fact that both have the same concepts.
BITS uses AutoCAD as a tool while IITs still use pencils and drawing boards.
This post was published by Aditya Singhal, co-founder of askIITians.
One thing I have to disagree with you on .. having lived for several years in Pilani and Roorkee, Roorkee is a much prettier campus than Pilani. Thats not to say Pilani is not pretty — just that comparatively, Roorkee is nicer.. just my 2c worth.
There is a lot more than just this.
Possibly it is the only place where you would be a Computer Geek along with being an excellent BIOLOGIST!
A Civil Engineer who is an expert in Economics and Finance.
Another great thing is the ZERO ATTENDANCE policy. BITS Pilani does not make people come to classes because of some minimum prescribed attendance limit but just because of the shear interest of the student in attending classes for his/her own gains.
Part of it makes you take that decision and not just this decision even the decision about what course you would be taking instead of the institute telling you to take some particular course.
I would like to mention our fests specially which stand out despite the vast difference in management between our fests at Pilani and that at any other College. Here the entire organization is left to the students who get it to the highest level possible!
Join BITS Pilani and experience it yourself:)
Thanks for your valuable information !
Kunal
It is a pleasure Aditya:)
Regards,
Kunal
I have been observing a lot of discussion going on in favor of BITS Pilani and trying to justify it above IITs. BITS can never be above IITs even new one. IITs are far far better than BITS Pilani. I know the students who left the BITS and preferred the new IIT. This seems to be just to popularize the BITS and sponsored by its authorities. Please do not misguide the bright students.
dude u are funny
it is the only institute in India which does not offer reservations (based on caste, color, creed, financial status, etc.) That is why BITS is not given any govt aids/ funds.
BITS donated a part of its campus for CEERI, so that the technology development can increase.
Still maintaining the legacy and providing the country with biggest technocrats and entrepreneurs is what makes it bigger and better than IITs.
I was assigned as TEACHING ASSISTANT for ENGINEERING GRAPHICS in IIT kharagpur. students have to use engineering boards for initial classes and later on they are tought solid works.
am waiting for i am very particular of getting in to this university particularly :p :]