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 (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 65 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.