Founded in 1955, Birla Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Ranchi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jharkhand. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Allahabad, Noida, Jaipur, Kolkata, Patna, Deoghar, Bahrain, Muscat, Ras-Al-Khaima. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 67 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Indian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.