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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
BITSAT 2025: Candidates can update preferences from July 3; complete schedule available here
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani will allow candidates to make corrections to submitted preferences and Class 12 marks starting July 3, 2025. This edit facility will remain open until July 5, 2025. Candidates can use this period to revise their course and campus choices made during the admission form submission. Following this update period, BITS Pilani will release the iteration-1 admit and waitlist results on July 9, 2025, based on the final submitted preferences. The deadline for accepting the admission offer and paying the required fee is July 14, 2025. BITSAT 2025 : Session 2 exam details and next steps BITS Pilani conducted the Session 2 BITSAT entrance examination from June 22 to 26, 2025. The results of this session are expected within 15 days of the exam. All candidates, whether they appeared for session 1, session 2, or both, were required to fill out the admission application form between June 1 and 30, 2025. The form included details such as Class 12 marks and course preferences across the three campuses — Pilani, KK Birla Goa, and Hyderabad. As the next step in the admission process, the institute will open the choice editing window on July 3, allowing applicants to update their course and campus preferences. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The last date to finalise admission and pay the fee for candidates selected in iteration-1 is July 14, 2025. BITSAT 2025 Iteration-1 schedule: Key dates BITS Pilani will conduct six admission rounds for its BE and BPharm programmes. A new undergraduate course in Environmental and Sustainability Engineering has also been introduced for this academic year. The institute also offers tuition fee waivers for approximately 25% of enrolled students, ranging from 10% to 100%, awarded through merit-based or need-cum-merit scholarships. Here is the detailed schedule for Iteration-1: Event Date Edit window for marks and preferences July 3 to 5 Admit list and waitlist announcement (Iteration-1) July 9 Deadline for accepting admission and fee payment July 14 Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
India Today
2 days ago
- Science
- India Today
Video: India's Kalam Labs flies UAV at 9.7 km altitude from the Himalayas
Kalam Labs, India's kids' space organisation, has achieved a remarkable milestone by launching an autonomous aerial mission that soared to 9,790 meters above mean sea level (AMSL), potentially setting a new world record for the highest UAV flight with a wingspan under two record is yet to be officially mission was launched from a Himalayan altitude of 2,700 meters, braving extreme conditions to showcase the power of youth-driven innovation in KALAM LABS'S UAV FLIGHTAchieved 9790m AMSL — possibly the world's highest UAV flight with under 2m from 2700m in the dropped from +20C to -60CWinds crossed 50km/hAtmospheric pressure fell by 73%Fully autonomous. Sub-4kg. Built at Kalam Labs. Kalam Labs (@kalam_labs) June 29, 2025 Founded by three BITS Pilani graduates, Kalam Labs empowers children to participate in ambitious space missions, blending hands-on learning with real-world latest mission saw a fully autonomous, sub-4 kg UAV — designed and built at Kalam Labs — navigate from a balmy +20C at launch to a frigid -60C at peak drone endured winds exceeding 50 km/h and a dramatic 73% drop in atmospheric pressure, demonstrating robust engineering and sets this achievement apart is not just the altitude, but the scale and autonomy of the of the highest UAV flight in India — and perhaps in the world — in its Kalam Labs UAV was dropped from 1,16,000 feet and embarked on an 800 km/h guided >20 km altitude, the UAV travelled back to its base point with sub meter precision. Kalam Labs (@kalam_labs) June 11, 2025advertisementWith a wingspan of less than two meters, the craft operated independently throughout its flight, exemplifying the advanced capabilities of Kalam Labs' in-house technology. The organisation's custom microcontroller, already adopted by leading institutes like IIT Guwahati and IIT Kanpur, powered the mission's guidance and stability Labs' educational approach goes beyond textbooks, giving students direct exposure to aerospace engineering, programming, and real-time mission missions have included launching student-built satellites and unfurling the Indian tricolour at the edge of space.- Ends
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Meet the Jury Behind the Kyndryl Finnovate Hackathon
The Kyndryl Finnovate Hackathon, hosted by Mint and supported by Bhashini, is designed to inspire scalable and impactful solutions to India's most urgent banking challenges. The hackathon is now entering its pivotal Ideation and Prototype phases. With problem statements that ensure real world viability—multilingual capabilities, digitisation of documents, conversational AI—this is not a typical tech sprint. It is an impact platform for startups, independent software vendors, and fintech professionals to solve real complexities of operational bottlenecks. Guiding this transformation are four outstanding jury members — each with a proven track record of reimagining financial services in India and beyond. Their expertise spans blockchain, AI, regulatory tech, core banking, and large-scale digital transformation. As the hackathon advances, these leaders are now set to evaluate ideas, assess prototypes, and elevate India's next wave of banking innovation. Prasanna Lohar — CEO, Block Stack | Ex-Chief Innovation Officer, DCB Bank With over two decades in financial services, Prasanna Lohar is one of India's most influential voices in digital transformation. Having led innovation at DCB Bank and now helming Block Stack, Lohar specialises in decentralised architecture, API banking, and the integration of blockchain and AI into everyday banking systems. His deep understanding of strategy execution, coupled with his role as an advisor to government and fintech ecosystems, positions him to critically evaluate ideas with the potential to scale and integrate within existing infrastructures. From architecture orchestration to regulatory alignment, Lohar's focus on 'innovation with impact' makes him an ideal juror for both early-stage ideas and functional prototypes. Anuj Srivastava — Co-Founder & CEO, OnFinance AI | Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia A BITS Pilani alum and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honouree, Anuj Srivastava is redefining the use of large language models in the financial sector. As CEO of OnFinance AI, Srivastava leads the development of NeoGPT, a foundational vertical LLM for BFSI applications. With NeoGPT, firms can access AI-driven copilots that streamline research, compliance, and customer relationship management. His past associations include global financial heavyweights such as Barclays, HSBC, Credit Suisse, and AT&T. At Finnovate, Srivastava brings to the jury a keen eye for efficiency, AI feasibility, and product-market fit, especially in data-intensive problem statements like FS LLMs and compliance automation. Ananth Nagaraj — Founder, & As founder of Ananth Nagaraj is pioneering generative voice AI that bridges the gap between human experience and enterprise operations. His firm, trusted by 200+ global clients, has delivered multilingual speech-to-text and agentic AI solutions that radically improve customer engagement. Nagaraj is deeply invested in building scalable, multilingual CX platforms for BFSI clients. At Finnovate, his insights are particularly relevant to problem statements around breaking language barriers and developing virtual assistants. With experience in both deep-tech IP and customer-first design, he offers the perfect blend of technical rigour and empathy-driven innovation. Jayakrishnan Rajagopalan — Enterprise Architect, Kyndryl | ULI Architect, RBIH Jayakrishnan Rajagopalan is a strategist and design thinker with a clear vision: to reduce friction in India's lending ecosystem through smarter, modular digital products. Currently at Kyndryl, he leads architecture for GenAI platforms across BFSI and government sectors. Jayakrishnan's most prominent work includes designing and scaling the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) for the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, a platform that enables seamless digital access to lending products like MSME and dairy loans. His participation on the jury reflects Finnovate's commitment to building solutions that are not only innovative but truly inclusive. He will be pivotal in evaluating ideas focused on public platforms, cloud-native architecture, and lending automation. What the Jury Will Evaluate Each stage of the hackathon requires a distinct lens. In the Ideation Round, jury members will assess: Relevance to one of the five published problem statements Innovation and originality Feasibility within the Indian BFSI ecosystem Alignment with user needs, especially underserved or non-English-speaking customers In the Prototype Round, the focus shifts to: Working models or early demos of the proposed solution Technical stability and architecture Practical integration with banking systems or public APIs Scope for real-world deployment in regulated environments With their combined knowledge, the jury offers holistic evaluation, from deep-tech design to user behaviour, from pilot readiness to long-term ecosystem impact. Presented by: Kyndryl Hosted by: Mint Supported by: Bhashini Eligible Teams: 2–4 members; must be employed with a startup or ISV in the BFSI space AI-powered multilingual banking interfaces Document digitisation using OCR and automation Virtual agents and intelligent assistants Unified Lending Interface (ULI) models BFSI-specific LLM development Rules at a Glance: Strictly for working professionals All submissions must be original and completed within the hackathon period No use of AI-generated or pre-written code Submission deadlines are final Participants must adhere to a code of conduct throughout Finnovate Hackathon offers a platform where innovation is evaluated by how deeply it understands the Indian banking consumer — their languages, challenges, and goals. The jury assembled for this year's hackathon reflects that ethos. Each member brings clarity of purpose, decades of experience, and a strong commitment to building technologies that are secure, scalable, and socially relevant. For participants, this is a rare chance to have their ideas reviewed and possibly mentored by those actively shaping the future of finance. And for the industry at large, the Finnovate Hackathon is another step towards bridging the gap between technology and inclusion. Stay tuned as we enter the most exciting stage of the hackathon — where ideas turn into impact. Note to the Reader: This article has been produced on behalf of the brand by HT Brand Studio and does not have journalistic/editorial involvement of Hindustan Times.
India Today
21-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Engineering (Private) Technically perfect
A merit-based focus on research and the latest innovations, and its position as a student start-up hub, keep BITS Pilani firmly planted at the top No. 1: BITS Pilani 5 REASONS WHY IT IS THE BEST BITS Pilani's Practice School gets students industry exposure very early on. They also get two paid internships—in the second and fourth year—which adds up to almost eight months of industry exposure built into the curriculum. At the heart of this is the 125,000-strong alumni network. Last year, BITS raised Rs 180 crore from the government and industry for research, up from Rs 98 lakh in 2020. In 2024 alone, they filed 179 patents. Many of these are now licensed, a key reason for its standing, next only to the IITs. The start-ups incubator offers constant handholding to students. The alumni-supported angel investor network BIT SPARK helps with global mentorship, funding and market access. Student startups incubated at BITS have touched $1 billion valuation. Students are admitted purely on merit, with no management quotas or lateral entries; 99 per cent students get placed. New courses include MSc in Semiconductor and Nanoscience and BTechs in Environmental and Sustainability Engineering.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
BITS researchers unveil eco-friendly material for future wearable technologies
Researchers at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus here, have announced the development of a metal-decorated 3D graphene composite using an eco-friendly laser-induced method for building low cost flexible electronics. The research team has developed the laser-based in-situ method on lab-fabricated metal-polyimide films which is a flexible, engineered substrate that requires no toxic gases, harsh chemicals, or high temperatures. The method is also compatible with other affordable and bendable materials like paper and fabric, expanding its utility for wearable, disposable, and on-the-go electronic applications, said department of electronics & electrical engineering and principal investigator at the MEMS, Microfluids and Nanoelectronics lab (MMNE), Sanket Goel, who supervised the research, on Thursday. A key innovation in this work is the simultaneous integration of metal nanoparticles such as silver and gold within the polyimide results in a highly porous, conductive, and multifunctional graphene composite. The material has been successfully used to detect Vitamin C, demonstrated antibacterial activity and shows immense potential for use in fuel cells, supercapacitors, and biosensors, he said, in a press release. 'We have developed a fast, clean, and cost-efficient process that produces 1 mg of material in just five minutes, at an estimated cost of ₹0.07–₹0.13 per mg, depending on the metal used,' said research scholar Nishchitha NK. 'Creating this new material enables a future where eco-friendly fabrication methods can meet the growing demands of energy and healthcare systems,' said Dr. Goel. The innovation aligns with global momentum around nanomaterials and flexible electronics, offering a scalable and chemical-free path to next-generation applications, he added. The team's work has earned a granted Indian patent and has been published in the international journal Applied Surface Science.
