The alumni of the Birla Institute of Technology are contributing in various capacities in industrial, business and government sectors globally and are recognised for their contributions. The academic programmes of the University aim at developing a wider concept of technical education that treats education, research, product development and industrial enterprise as the logical sequence for professional accomplishments.

The University attracts students from all over India and also from several other countries. It is a full member of the Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities and its degrees are recognised the world over. In more than 40 years of its existence the Birla Institute of Technology has produced over 12,000 graduates in engineering & technology and over 1,500 post graduates with specialisation in engineering, pharmacy, applied sciences, computer applications and management disciplines. The active research programmes of the University have produced a number of Doctorates in various disciplines of technology, applied sciences and management.