BITS Pilani Goa campus has been functioning since Aug 2004. It offers eleven first degree programmes in Engineering, Science and Humanities. The institute has started higher degree (M.E.) programmes in Design Engineering and Biotechnology from Aug 2008. Currently about 2500 students are enrolled in various degree programmes and the faculty strength is around 160. The Institute has developed state-of-the-art laboratories and other research facilities and has recruited a balanced mix of enthusiastic young faculty and experienced Professors. To further the enthusiasm and potential of the faculty members, the institution has encouraged them to pursue active research in their fields of interest and to develop research proposals to generate funds from national and international funding agencies. The funds thus procured are being used in part to further develop the existing facilities. This in turn helps in training undergraduate students, starting new higher degree programmes, to carry out research in advanced areas and to provide consultancy services. Presently, there are 25 research projects funded by various National and International funding agencies. Several research scholars (SRF/ JRF) have been chosen to work in these projects.

The campus is at the forefront of scientific research and Industrial consultancy apart from imparting high quality engineering education. A well organized and systematic approach has been developed for the selection of research scholars, and training programs.