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Birla Institute of Technology and Science [BITS], PILANI

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, also known as BITS Pilani, is a private deemed university that was established in 1964 and is situated in Pilani,…

Pilani, RajasthanPrivateEstd 1964
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About Birla Institute of Technology and Science [BITS], PILANI

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, also known as BITS Pilani, is a private deemed university that was established in 1964 and is situated in Pilani, Rajasthan, India. The other three campuses of BITS are located in Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai. Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani has received UGC approval and an "A" grade from the NAAC for accreditation. According to the NIRF 2023 Rankings, the deemed institution is ranked 20 and 25 within the categories of "University" and "Engineering." Students in the pharmacy, management, engineering, and other streams can enrol in UG, PG, and PhD programs offered by BITS Pilani Deemed University through 13 of its departments.

The Aditya Birla Group supports the deemed university, which was one of the first six organisations to be designated as an Institute of Eminence in 2018.BITS is responsible for administering the all-India computerised admission test known as BITSAT (BITS Admission Test). The BITSAT Exam is the sole instrument used for assessing admission.

Rankings

·   According to NIRF, the overall ranking of Indian colleges is 25 out of 200 in 2023, compared to 32 out of 200 in 2022. According to the NIRF, BITS Pilani's B.Tech ranking is ranked 25th out of 200 Indian colleges in 2023, and 29th out of 300 colleges in 2022.

·   Pilani BITS The Week's overall 2021 ranking of Indian colleges is 5 out of 34. The Week ranked BITS Pilani's B.Tech program seventh out of 131 Indian colleges in 2023, and seventh out of 216 in 2022.

·   Pilani BITS Outlook's 2019 ranking of all Indian colleges is 15 out of 100. According to Outlook, BITS Pilani's B.Tech ranking is ranked #2 among 160 Indian universities for both the 2023 and 2022 academic years.

     The B.Tech program at BITS Pilani was ranked sixth out of 196 Indian colleges by The Times of India in 2021; in 2020, it was ranked second out of 162 colleges.

Course

Specialisations

BE/B.Pharma/ MSc

Civil, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, General Studies, Mathematics, Physics.

ME/ M.Pharm

Chemical, Civil, Control & Electronics, Biotechnology, Structural, Transportation, Communication, Computer Science, Design, Embedded Systems, Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical, Microelectronics, Software Systems, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy,

MBA

Business Analytics

PhD

Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Information Systems, Economics & Finances, General Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Physics, Humanities & Social Sciences.

Highlights

Classification

Statistics

Established in | Type

1964| Public

Campus Area

328 Acres

NIRF Ranking

25th Under 'Engineering and Overall' and 20th Under 'University'

BE Fees

INR 6.94 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)

Total Courses

55

Highest Package Offered

INR 60.75 LPA

Average Package Offered

INR 30.37 LPA

Programmes

Courses & fees

8 courses
CourseDurationEligibilityFees
BEBachelor of Engineering [BE] {Hons.}Computer Science & Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical And Electronics Engineering +4—10 + 2₹6.03 L · 1st yrApply
MEMaster of EngineeringCivil Engineering · Sanitation Science, Technology and Management · Power Electronics And Drives +11—10 + 2₹6.03 L · 1st yrApply
M.ScMaster of Science {Hons.}Biological Sciences · Economics · Mathematics +2—Graduation₹6.03 L · 1st yrApply
M.PharmaMaster of PharmacyPharmaceutical Chemistry · Pharmacology · Pharmaceutics—Graduation₹6.03 L · 1st yrApply
Ph.DDoctor of philosophyCivil Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Humanities And Social Science +11—Post Graduation₹65.12 K · 1st yrApply
B.Pharma (Hons.)Bachelor of Pharmacy—10 + 2₹5.71 L · 1st yrApply
Ph.DDoctor of philosophyEconomics · Civil Engineering · Management +9—Post Graduation₹1.17 L · 1st yrApply
MBAMBA Business Analytics—Graduation₹5.71 L · 1st yrApply
Admission 2026

Dates & process

Important dates

Deadline for Candidates Offered Admission Through GATE/GPAT to Pay Fees (Iteration 1) [M.Pharma]

May 14, 2024

Deadline for Candidates Offered Admission Through GATE/GPAT to Pay Fees (Iteration 1) [ME]

May 14, 2024

Candidates should download the session one hall tickets. [M.Sc.]

May 15, 2024

Candidates should download the session one hall tickets. [B.Pharma]

May 15, 2024

Candidates should download the session one hall tickets. [BE]

May 15, 2024

Date of BITSAT Admit Card

May 15, 2024

Candidates should get the instructions for the hall tickets. [M.Pharma]

May 16, 2024

Candidates should get the instructions for the hall tickets. [ME]

May 16, 2024

BITS HD Admit Card [BE/B.Tech] BITSAT Exam (Phase 1)

May 16, 2024

BITSAT Exam (Phase 1)[BE/B.Tech]

May 20, 2024 - May 24, 2024

First Semester [B.Pharma] Commences

Aug 01, 2024

All Students Must Register At The Appropriate Campuses [BE]

Aug 01, 2024

First Semester Begins [BE]

Aug 01, 2024

Fresh-Students Orientation At The Respective Campuses [M.Sc]

Jul 31, 2024

Fresh-Students Orientation Programme [M.Sc]

Jul 31, 2024

Fresh-Students Orientation At The Respective Campuses [B.Pharma]

Jul 31, 2024

Fresh-Students Orientation Programme [B.Pharma]

Jul 31, 2024

Fresh-Students Orientation At The Respective Campuses [BE]

Jul 31, 2024

Fresh-Students Orientation Programme [BE]

Jul 31, 2024

Reporting Of Candidates Selected For Admission In Iterations I, II, And III At Their Respective Campuses [M.Sc]

Jul 30, 2024

How to apply

·   The three integrated first degree programs offered by BITS Pilani are the BE(Hons) in eight specialisations, the B.Pharm. and M.Sc. in six specialisations. Admission to these courses is determined by BITS Pilani's BITSAT results.

·   Additionally, BITS Pilani takes the GATE result into account when admitting ME students, and the GPAT score is taken into account when admitting MPharm students. When choosing for ME/MPharm admission, BITS Pilani offers students three options: taking into account GPAT or GATE 2024/2023 scores.

  1. Taking into account the BITS HD Score
  2. taking into account both the BITS HD Score and the GATE/GPAT Score (50% Weightage). 

·       In all the 3 categories, BITS Pilani will release 3 separate merit lists and selected candidates can pay the fees to confirm admission. Also, for admission to the ME Software Systems program BITS Pilani will only consider BITS HD Score.

The following is the anticipated cutoff for the BITS HD Entrance exam:

Course

BITS Pilani Campus (Scores)

ME in SS

120

ME in Embedded

150

ME in CS

150

M.E in Mechanical

170

M.E in Civil

120

Outcomes

Placements

Placement details
₹1.33 CrHighest package
₹28.99 LPAAverage package
24+Recruiters

·   Placements at BITS Pilani are currently underway for the 2024 graduating class.

·       Up until now, the MBA Business Analytics class of 2022–2024 has been offered the highest and average package at INR 27 LPA and INR 17.45 LPA, respectively.

·       The average package for MBA BA 2024 BTA students was INR 18 LPA, 6% more than the previous year.

·   The maximum stipend granted in the 2022–24 SIP was INR 75,000, while the average placement offered was INR 36,222.

 Top Recruiters

KPMG

Barclays

TCS

IBM

L&T

HCL

Visa

Yes Bank

Accenture

Top recruiters

Aditya Birla Group (1)
Adobe
BeeHyv Software Solutions Pvt 1491. Ltd
Cognizant
Cypress
Dell
Directi
Evalueserve (1)
FLIPKART
Facebook
Futures First
FLIPKART
Recognition

Rankings & awards

Ranked 32 for Overall by NIRF 2023

Ranked 29 for Overall by NIRF 2022

Ranked 27 for Overall by NIRF 2021

Ranked 39for Overall by NIRF 2019

Fee support

Scholarships

Check eligibility

BITS Pilani awards numerous scholarships and other forms of financial aid to deserving students. The primary features of the BITS Pilani Scholarship Program are the following: scholarships for board toppers; scholarships for merit in qualifying examinations; scholarships for merit in the BITSAT (BITS Online Admission Test); scholarships for sports excellence; scholarships for merit scholarship for continuing students; scholarships for UAE nationals; scholarships for the sudden loss of an earning family member; scholarships for physically challenged students; and scholarships for siblings.

Student Scholarships for Board Toppers:

Position Secured

Scholarship

1st

100%

2nd

75%

3rd

50%

Scholarships awarded for excellence in the qualifying exam

Percentage Scored

Scholarship

90% or above

20%

80% or above

15%

Sports Excellence Scholarships: BITSAT (BITS Online Admission Test) Merit Scholarships:

BITSAT Score

Scholarship (for 2 semesters)

300 or above

75%

250 to 299

50%

200 to 249

25%

BITSAT Score

Hostel Fee Concession (for 4 years )

150 or above

25%

Scholarships for Outstanding Performance in Sports:

Sports Achievement

Scholarship

International: Won Medal

50%

International: Participated

15%

National: Won Medal

20%

National: Participated

5%

What students say

Ratings

8.8
CM Rating out of 10Across 6 parameters from student reviews
Academics9
Faculty8.4
Infrastructure9.1
Placement8.9
Social life9.1
Accommodation8.3
Common questions

FAQs

All 6 FAQs
Which of the CSE programs at BITS Pilani, IIT Dhanbad, and IIT Jodhpur should I enrol in?

The best campus for computer science engineering is BITS Pilani, taking into account factors like placements, facilities, and other amenities. Cutoffs for computer science at the Pilani campus are likewise very high and rising annually.

Which university, BITS Pilani, Goa, or VIT, Vellore, is superior

Despite all of VIT's advantages, academic quality and brand value cannot be compared to any BITS school. So pick BITS Goa!

What is the annual total cost of a B.E. course at BITS Pilani?

The annual BITS Pilani BE fees are INR 5,41,575.00. Due to the high cost structure, many individuals in precarious financial situations would not be able to purchase it. At BITS, there are numerous scholarships available for them.

How is the Work Integrated MTech Program at BITS-Pilani doing?

BITS Pilani's Work Integrated MTech program is intended for seasoned professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of the same sector. Usually, the company asks you to adhere to this program, or you decide to expand your own skill set.

How is BITS Pilani's MBA program going?

The BITS Pilani MBA program is not well-known to many prospective MBA candidates, and it enrolls a comparatively small number of students. Despite this, the curriculum has been enhanced annually to satisfy industry demands and draw in additional students. It is easily comparable to the IIT MBA program.

Get in touch

Address & contact

CampusVidya Vihar Pilani - 333031 Rajasthan, India
Admission helpline+91 77730 45555