BITS Pilani VC: AI Literacy as Essential as Math; Unveils Major Curriculum & Aid Reforms

• BITS Pilani is implementing major curriculum, admissions, and financial aid changes, with AI literacy at its core.
• Starting AY 2026-27, tuition-blind admissions for top 500 BITSAT rankers from families earning under Rs 20 lakh, offering a full four-year tuition waiver.
• Rs 132 crore disbursed in merit and merit-cum-need scholarships last year, supporting 25% of students.
• AI and data science integrated across all disciplines from 2026-27, alongside a new AI & Smart Systems program.
• Future engineers need computational thinking, data fluency, prompt engineering, and a maker's mindset to thrive in an AI-driven world.