The Birla Institute of Technology was established in the year 1955 at Mesra, Ranchi, by the Philanthropist-Industrialist Mr. B M Birla with a vision to be recognized as a world-class learning institution for engineering and technology by providing the highest-quality academic programmes that foster student development and connect knowledge, practice, and outstanding scholarly research.

Over the last fifty years, the Institute has not just kept pace with the times; it has often taken a lead in introduction of programs in emerging areas.

The Institute today offers Under Graduate, Post Graduate as well as Doctoral level programmes in Engineering & Technology, Applied Sciences, Remote Sensing, Computer Applications, Information Science, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Management & Hotel Management & Catering Technology.

The Birla Institute of Technology also boost of the fact that it is well- accredited by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) & the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

Under Graduate Programmes

1. Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
2. Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch)
3. Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (B. Pharm. Sc.)
4. Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHM & CT)
5. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
6. Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
7. B.Sc. – Bachelor of Science (Animation & Multimedia)