Practice School
The Original Practice School Model
For over 50 years, the Practice School (PS) programme has connected BITS Pilani students with leading organisations to work on live projects, gain multi-functional skills, and step into the corporate world with confidence. It offers students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in major organisations under the guidance of a mentor. Students work on
Two Stages of Professional Readiness
Practice School I – First Corporate Exposure
Duration: 8 Weeks | When: After 2nd Year
Practice School I is an eight-week course conducted during the summer term after the second year of study. Students are stationed in an organisation during this me. After a comprehensive orientation, students largely learn through observation and work on group projects, under the guidance and mentorship of industry experts
Practice School II – Full-Scale Industry Immersion
Duration: 22 Weeks | When: Final Year
Practice School-II, offered in the final year of study, is a twenty-two-week full-time programme. First Degree students in their final year of study can register for this either during the first semester or the second semester, and Dual Degree students can register for a double semester PS-II programme. For Higher Degree students,
For Higher Degree Students
Higher Degree students will have the option to do Practice School in the final semester of the degree programme, along the lines of PS-II for First Degree students. Upon the completion of the Practice School, students may be available for full-time employment as well.
Flow Chart of First Degree Programme Showing PS Components
- • Math Foundation
- • Science Foundation
- • Engineering Foundation
- • Technical Arts
- • Math Foundation
- • General Awareness
- • Discipline Core
- • Discipline Core
- • Discipline Electives
- • Open Electives
Flow Chart of Higher Degree Programme Showing PS Components
Core
Courses/
Electives
First Semester
Core
Courses/
Electives
Second Semester
Summer
break/
Summer term
Core
Courses/
Electives
Third Semester
Practice
School/
(5.5 months)
Final Semester
Industry leaders who trust BITS
Be it large corporate houses or fast-growing startups, the Practice School at BITS Pilani network spans diverse sectors and geographies. Many of these organisations have partnered with us for decades, citing the students’ professional readiness, ability to deliver on live projects, and quick adaptability as key reasons for continued collaboration.
Measuring the Impact of Practice School
6k
Students Annually
From the Pilani, K K Birla Goa, and Hyderabad campuses, students gain hands-on industry exposure each year.
750+
Partner Organisations
A mix of large corporates and high-growth startups across sectors, 80% of whom are long-term collaborators.
100
Faculty Mentors
Providing guidance, monitoring performance, and ensuring academic rigour in every project.
₹58k
Average Stipend (PS-II)
Reflecting the high value companies place on the skills and contributions of our students.
A Journey That Only Knows Up
A significant percentage of students receive Pre-Placement Offers from host organisations, directly converting PS experience into career opportunities.
Average PS II Stipend
Number of Participating Organisations
Student Participation in PS
Pre Placement Offers
A Win-Win-Win Partnership
For Students
Apply classroom learning, gain industry skills, boost employability.
For Companies
Access to top talent for strategic projects and recruitment pipelines.
For BITS Pilani
Stay connected to industry trends & real- world challenges.
Become a Practice School Partner
Collaborate with BITS Pilani to shape the next generation of industry-ready talent
For over 50 years, we at Practice School have ensured that every collaboration is designed in a manner that enhances student learning and ensures their contribution adds real value to the host organisation’s developmental activities. Keeping the learning outcomes of the programme in mind, the Institute has an empanelment process for new companies to become Practice School Partners.
The Empanelment Process
Express Interest
Company Review
Empanelment
Defining Your Needs for the Right Student Match
After an organisation gets empanelled as a Practice School partner, we work closely with you to ensure that the students allocated to you are the best possible fit for your needs. To ensure this happens seamlessly, we request a few essential details from you so your needs get me
Number of students required.
Facilities offered (including stipend).
Specific skills desired.
Preferred disciplines or areas of expertise.
Any other relevant details.
Trusted by Partners, Celebrated by Alumni
Industry Partners Speak
Alumni Reflections
It is always amazing to interact with the smart bunch of freshers hired from BITS. We look forward to a long-term association with the Institute
Shubhra Dalvi, Lead
Talent Acquisition @ Morningstar, India
It is always amazing to interact with the smart bunch of freshers hired from BITS. We look forward to a long-term association with the Institute
Shubhra Dalvi, Lead
Talent Acquisition @ Morningstar, India
What Makes BITS Pilani an Ideal Partner?
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Outcome-Oriented Internships
Unlike conventional internships, Practice School is monitored and evaluated by BITS faculty, ensuring impactful results.