BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa is organising Young Entrepreneurs’ Bootcamp 2025 on 19-24 May. The last date of application is April 10.

About YEB 2025

Young Entrepreneurs’ Boot Camp (YEB) at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus is a 6-day long residential program for school students (Grade 9 to 12 or equivalent) designed to give a glimpse of technology driven innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem at BITS Pilani.

YEB will enlighten and actively engage the participants about various aspects of entrepreneurship through talks, workshops and visits to state of the art facilities at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus.  The talks will be delivered by eminent professors, entrepreneur’s, scientists, innovators and our distinguished alumni.

The students will also get an opportunity to showcase their innovation and entrepreneurial capabilities via “BITS Pilani YEB Innovation Pitching Challenge”. Last but not the least, the program includes a lot of fun and cultural activities for students. Come on board to open the doors to the entrepreneurial world!

Eligibility

YEB is designed for school students who are excited about innovations and entrepreneurship. To participate in YEB 2025, you must be a student in any Grade between 9th to 12th (or equivalent).

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply online via this page.

Deadline

You need to submit your application before April 10th, 2025.

Fee

Application fee is Rs. 500 per student.
Subsidized Fee for YEB 2025 (6-day programme) is Rs.20,000 per student.

Selection Process

Round 1:

Essay (in 100-150 words)

  • Who is your favorite Indian Start-up founder? Why?
  • Goa, being a small state yet one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, is facing problems due to over-tourism. Identify one such problem (either existing or predicted for future) for Goa due to over-tourism. Suggest a simple solution for solving the problem that you have identified.

Essay to be evaluated according to an assessment rubric:

  • Content
  • Creativity
  • Clarity

Round 2:

Group Discussion: Applicants will be shortlisted for an online GD round. Students will be able to select a GD slot as per their schedule to avoid clash with exams.

Important dates

  • April 10- Application Deadline
  • April 15 onwards Shortlisted Candidates for GD
  • April 19 onwards Group Discussion starts
  • April 24- Announcement of Selected Candidates
  • May 19- Program starts at Goa Campus
  • May 24- Program ends at Goa Campus.

Click here for the official notification of Young Entrepreneurs’ Bootcamp 2025 (YEB) at BITS Pilani.