US-Based Alumnus Makes Record USD 4 Million donation as BITS Pilani Endowment Crosses USD 34 Million

BITS Pilani, an Institute of Eminence, announced a landmark USD 4 million donation from a US-based alumnus couple, Chand P Garg (1968 batch) and his wife Manju Garg, marking the highest individual contribution ever made by an alumnus to the Institute. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from BITS Pilani, Chand Garg is a seasoned entrepreneur in international trade and credits his education at BITS as the foundation for his professional success and lifelong learning.

BITS Pilani has established a USD 100 million Endowment Fund, the first of its kind among non-government higher education institutions in India, of which over USD 34 million has already been secured in pledges and receipts from its global alumni community. The Endowment Fund is aimed at supporting the Institute’s transformation into a globally ranked university by strengthening faculty excellence, research capacity, student scholarships, and global engagement, reflecting growing alumni-led philanthropy and strong confidence in BITS Pilani’s long-term vision.

The couple, through this donation, aim to support 16 meritorious students every year, with a special focus on girls from financially constrained backgrounds, enabling them to pursue and complete their education at BITS Pilani. Garg describes BITS as the “starting point” of his journey and hopes that deserving students benefit from the same transformative opportunities that shaped his life.

Prof. V Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, said, “This extraordinary gesture from Chand and Manju Garg represents the very best of the BITSian spirit – gratitude, excellence, and a deep commitment to paying it forward. Their generosity will create a lasting impact by enabling talented students to pursue a BITS education irrespective of financial constraints. Such alumni-led philanthropy strengthens our mission of combining academic excellence with inclusivity and acces