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    Updated on Mar 18 2026, 05:15 PM IST by Pratham Chugh
    BITS Pilani News and Notifications

    BITS Pilani Extends application deadline for First Degree courses to March 19, 2026

    BITS Pilani admission 2026 open. Students can apply via the official website. 

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    About BITS Pilani

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani is a private university established in 1964. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission and has received an A++ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. BITS Pilani offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across multiple academic disciplines. BITS Pilani course fees vary based on the programme chosen. 

    • Courses at BITS Pilani include BTech, B.Pharm, MBA, Ph.D along with several other programmes. 

    • Admission to the BITS Pilani courses is based on the marks secured in the DBT-JRF/ UGC NET-JRF and other exams based on the course chosen.

    • BITS Pilani offers merit and merit-cum-need scholarships for First Degree students based on BITSAT 2026 scores, with tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%.

    • BITS Pilani Placements 2025: BITS Pilani median salary packages for the BTech course is Rs 18,00,000 and for the MTech course, the median package is Rs 15,73,280.

    • Birla Institute of Technology and Science NIRF Ranking 2025: BITS Pilani has secured 7th position in the university category and 2nd position in the Pharmacy category.

    As per the BITS Pilani placement report, many final-year students have secured job opportunities with leading companies such as IBM, Nestlé, ICICI Bank, Swiggy, IndiaMART, Adobe, and more. The university also provides various campus facilities, including well-equipped hostels, modern libraries, cafeterias, and other amenities that support a comprehensive and enriching learning environment for students.

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    Why To Choose BITS Pilani? 

    • Birla Institute of Technology and Science maintains a dynamic, industry-aligned curriculum that is regularly updated to reflect current technological trends

    • The institution provides students with a Practice School Programme, through which students spend a substantial duration working in industry—even before graduation. This immersive approach equips students with hands-on experience and enhances their readiness for professional careers

    • At BITS Pilani students develop soft skills, leadership, and teamwork through clubs, cultural events, and festivals, which helps them become well-rounded individuals

    • The university strongly supports research and entrepreneurship. With big funding, patents, and over 200 start-ups incubated (including Swiggy, BigBasket, Groww) plus strong alumni support, students get great opportunities to innovate and build their careers

    BITS Pilani History

    • BITS Pilani started in 1901 as a small school in Pilani, set up by the Birla family

    • Over the years, the school grew into a high school, then into colleges offering science, engineering, and pharmacy courses

    • In 1964, these colleges were combined to form BITS Pilani, which became a deemed university

    • Today, BITS Pilani has expanded into multiple campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai, offering various programmes

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Faculty

    BITS Pilani has experienced faculty members who contribute to academic excellence and innovation across disciplines.

    • Michael Alphonse – Associate Professor, Computer Science & Information Systems

    • A R Harikrishnan – Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering

    • Abhishek Verma – Assistant Professor, Management

    • Aditya Singh – Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering

    • Ambatipudi Vamsidhar – Associate Professor, Management

    BITS Pilani NIRF Ranking 2025

    BITS Pilani has secured 2nd position in Pharmacy as per NIRF ranking 2025. Mentioned below is the comparison of the NIRF Ranking of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. 

    Category

    2025

    2024

    University

    7th

    19th

    Pharmacy

    2nd

    3rd

    BITS QS World Ranking 2026

    As per the QS World University Rankings 2026, BITS Pilani has been ranked in the band of 801-850 globally. 

    In the QS World University Rankings 2025 by Subject, BITS Pilani secured Rank 1 in India for Civil & Structural Engineering, Pharmacy & Pharmacology (Top 1% globally), and Physics & Astronomy. Additionally, the institute achieved Rank 2 in India in several disciplines, including Computer Science & Information Systems, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, and Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering.

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science Cutoff 2025 Highlights 

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani cut-off comparison between 2023 and 2024 for admission to BE, BPharm, and MSc programmes are mentioned in the table below. BITS Pilani cut off scores mentioned below are out of 390 maximum marks. Candidates who meet the below-mentioned BITS Pilani cutoff 2024 scores will get admission for the academic year 2023-24. 

    Year-Wise BITS Pilani BITSAT Cutoff Comparison

    Programmes

    2024

    2023

    B.E. Chemical Engineering Hons

    247 

    224

    B.E. Civil Engineering Hons

    238

    213

    B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Hons

    292

    272

    B.E. Computer Science Engineering Hons

    327

    331

    B.E. Mechanical Engineering Hons

    266

    244

    B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Hons

    282

    266

    B.E Electronics and Communication Engineering Hons

    314

    296

    B.E. Manufacturing Engineering Hons

    243

    220

    B. Pharm

    165

    153

    M.Sc. Biological Sciences

    236

    212

    M.Sc. Chemistry

    241

    213

    M.Sc. Economics

    271 

    257

    M.Sc. Mathematics

    256

    236

    M.Sc. Physics

    254

    235

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science Placements 2025 Highlights 

    The placement statistics taken from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani NIRF 2024 report are mentioned in the table below. Mentioned below is the BITS Pilani placements for the academic year 2024.

    BITS Pilani BTech Placement Report

    Particulars

    Statistics

    No. of students graduating in minimum stipulated time

    2759

    No. of students placed

    2458

    Median salary of placed graduates

    Rs 18,00,000

    No. of students selected for Higher Studies 

    283

    BITS Pilani Location

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani is located at Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan.

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    Q: What are some of the top companies that recruit from BITS Pilani?
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    BITS Pilani has an impressive placement record with final-year students being recruited by several top companies. Some of the notable recruiters include IBM, Nestle, ICICI, Swiggy, India Mart, Adobe, Nvidia Graphics, Tata Auto Components, and TCS, among many others.

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    BITS Pilani Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established1964
    ExamGATE, CLAT, CAT +9 more
    Courses 12 Degrees and 206 Courses
    Institute TypeDeemed to be University
    Special StatusInstitute of Eminence
    ApprovalsUGC, PCI
    University CategoryCategory II
    GenderCo-ed
    Student Count14553
    Faculty Count688
    Campus Size328 acres
    Gender PercentageMale 84% and Female 16%
    Students from Outside the State 79%

    BITS Pilani Rankings / Accreditations

    NIRF Ranking

    300 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Engineering
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend

    67.02
    82.07
    56.41
    81.04
    60.41
    32.29

    Key takeaways from BITS Pilani's Ranking Statistics

    • BITS Pilani ranks higher than 54 Public/Government colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • BITS Pilani jumped by 9 position in 2025 from previous year.

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    Female Percentage
    125 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Pharmacy
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend

    82.28
    91.15
    80.66
    90.46
    70.73
    55.79

    Key takeaways from BITS Pilani's Ranking Statistics

    • BITS Pilani ranks higher than 36 Public/Government colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • BITS Pilani jumped by 1 position in 2025 from previous year.

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    Female Percentage
    200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Overall
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend

    65.06
    72.16
    63.27
    77.74
    61.42
    27.41

    Key takeaways from BITS Pilani's Ranking Statistics

    • BITS Pilani ranks higher than 49 Public/Government colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • BITS Pilani jumped by 12 position in 2025 from previous year.
    200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Universities
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend

    67.24
    72.16
    63.27
    77.74
    61.42
    49.19

    Key takeaways from BITS Pilani's Ranking Statistics

    • BITS Pilani ranks higher than 49 Public/Government colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • BITS Pilani jumped by 12 position in 2025 from previous year.

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    Accreditations
    Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

    NAAC Accredited
    GRADING CYCLECGPAGRADEISSUE DATEVALID DATE
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    3.68/4
    A++
    Nov' 2024
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    BITS Pilani Placements

    According to the latest BITS Pilani placement report, the median salary package for undergraduate programmes stood at Rs 17.70 LPA, while postgraduate students received a median package of Rs 17 LPA. The placement cell at BITS Pilani manages the campus recruitment process and facilitates interaction between final-year students and leading recruiters offering attractive salary packages.As per the NIRF Data 2025, 2458 BTech students out of 2759 are placed with a median salary of Rs 18,00,000.BITS Pilani Top Recruiters: PayPal, Maruti Suzuki, and ...

    Domain

    Engineering and Architecture

    Level

    PG

    Year

    2 Years

    Statistics for Academic Year 2023-24

    ParticularsStatistics
    First year total students intake (2022-23)620
    Total students admitted (2022-23)622
    Total Graduated Students (2023-24)622
    Total Placed Students (2023-24)596
    Placement Percentage (2023-24)99%
    Total student gone for higher studies (2023-24)20
    Median Salary (2023-24)15.73 L

    Placement yearly trends

    Placement Percentage
    Source Data NIRF 2025

    Key takeaways from BITS Pilani's Placement Statistics

    • The Placement Percentage of BITS Pilani has increased by 0.07 %
    • The Median salary of BITS Pilani has decreased by 4.88 %
    • The Placement Percentage of BITS Pilani is better than 9 colleges that are ranked higher
    • The Median salary of BITS Pilani is better than 9 colleges that are ranked higher
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    Student Diversification at BITS Pilani

    Education Level
    Demographic Representation
    Data Source: NIRF 2025

    Courses offered by BITS Pilani

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani offers a wide range of programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in fields such as Engineering and Architecture, Sciences, Management and Business Administration, Pharmacy, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Commerce.BITS Pilani courses include B.Tech, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MTech among others.BITS Pilani MTech course is offered in Communication Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering and more. BITS Pilani annual fees for the Ph.D programme is Rs...

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    BITS Pilani Scholarship

    BITS Pilani offers scholarships to the students on the basis of academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities. Some of the BITS Pilani scholarships are Scholarship on the Basis of Merit in Qualifying Exam, Scholarship on the Basis of Merit in BITSAT, Merit Scholarship for Continuing Students, Special Concessions for GCC/Arab Nationals, etc. To avail the scholarships, candidates first have to meet the eligibility criteria. 

    The institute offers scholarships in the form of concession in tuition fees. As per the BITS Pilani scholarship criteria, candidates should have secured marks within the given percentage or score slabs in order to be awarded the scholarship. Similarly, candidates should have participated or won medals at various international, national and state levels in order to be eligible for sports scholarships.  The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani scholarship details with the scholarship amount are given in the table below. 

    Also Read:  BITS Pilani Courses

    BITS Pilani Scholarships 

    Scholarship Name

    Scholarship Amount

    Eligibility Criteria

    Scholarship on the Basis of Merit in Qualifying Exam

    50% concession in tuition fees


    Hostel concession- 25%

    1st position in 10+2

    40% concession in tuition fees


    Hostel concession- 25%

    Overall aggregate in 10+2- >=95% in 10+2

    25% concession in tuition fees


    Hostel concession- 25%

    Overall aggregate in 10+2- between 90 to 94.9%

    15% concession in tuition fees


    Hostel concession- 25%

    Overall aggregate in 10+2- between 80 to 89.9%

    10% concession in tuition fees


    Hostel concession- 25%

    Overall aggregate in 10+2- between 70 to 79.9%

    Scholarship on the Basis of Merit in BITSAT

    75% concession in tuition fees


    Hostel concession- 25%

    BITSAT score- >300

    50% concession in tuition fees


    Hostel concession- 25%

    BITSAT score- 250 to 299

    25% concession in tuition fees


    Hostel concession- 25%

    BITSAT score- 200 to 249

    Merit Scholarship for Continuing Students

    20% concession in tuition fees

    9 CGPA out of 10 in the previous semester

    Special Concessions for GCC/Arab Nationals

    75% concession in tuition fees

    Based on the performance in 10+2 for first year


    6 CGPA out of 10 in the subsequent semesters

    Special Concessions for Sudden Bereavement of Earning Member of Family

    100% concession in tuition fees


    75% concession in subsequent semesters on a case to case basis

    For students who face financial hardships due to sudden bereavement of the earning member of the family

    Special Concessions for Physically Challenged Students

    15% concession in tuition fees

    To physically challenged students on the basis of satisfactory academic performance in each semester

    Special Concessions for Siblings

    25% concession in tuition fees

    Offered to the second child until the first child graduates.

    Merit in Competitive Examinations

    25%-75% concession in tuition fees

    Based on the scores of AIEEE or JEE Main

    Scholarships for Sports Excellence

    50% concession in tuition fees

    Participated and won medals at international championships

    15% concession in tuition fees

    Participated at international championships

    20% concession in tuition fees

    Participated and won medals at national tournaments

    5% concession in tuition fees

    Participated at national tournaments

    Scholarships for Ph.D Students

    Rs. 31,000 per month

    For 8-10 hours per week assistantship in teaching/research or administration

    Note: Candidates who are interested in knowing about the BITS Pilani scholarships can check the from the information mentioned in the table above.

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    Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

    UG (4 years): 2/292

    Data Source: NIRF 2025

    BITS Pilani Admission

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani admission 2026 is offered to various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programmes. Admission to BITS Pilani is both merit and entrance-based, depending on the course. For UG courses, candidates must appear for the BITSAT 2026 (BITS Admission Test), which is the mandatory entrance exam for BITS Pilani. Applicants must also meet the eligibility criteria for BITS Pilani, including academic qualifications and minimum marks.

    • BITS Pilani admission 2026 is offered to the B.Tech, B.Pharma, M.Sc, Ph.D along with several other programmes.

    • Admission to the BITS Pilani programmes is done on the basis of the marks obtained in the CAT/ XAT/ GMAT or any other based on the course chosen. 

    The BITS Pilani selection process considers BITSAT scores, academic performance, and other criteria. Shortlisted candidates are required to complete the BITS Pilani admission process by paying admission fees and submitting necessary documents for verification. Detailed information about BITS Pilani admission 2026, including eligibility, application process, and selection criteria, is provided below.

    Also Read: BITS Pilani Placements

    BITS Pilani Admission 2026 Highlights

    Mentioned below are the names of the entrance examinations accepted for the BITS Pilani admissions 2026.

    Entrance Exams Accepted for BITS Pilani Admissions 

    Courses

    Entrance Exams Accepted

    UG Courses

    BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test)

    MBA

     CAT/ XAT/ GMAT

    Ph.D

    CSIR NET-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ UGC NET-JRF

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science Important Admission Dates

    Mentioned below are the dates for the BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test) at the BITS Pilani. 

    Particulars

    Event

    Dates

    Session 1

    Last Date to Apply

    19 March 2026 

    Edit Window

    21 March – 22 March 2026

    Exam Dates

    15 April – 16 April 2026

    Session 2

    Registration Window

    20 April – 02 May 2026

    Exam Dates

    24 May – 26 May 2026

    How to apply for BITS Pilani Admission 2026?

    Candidates need to follow the below mentioned Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani application process before taking BITS Pilani admission.

    BITS Pilani Registration Process 

    • Register on the BITS Pilani website

    • Fill out the BITS Pilani registration form with name, mobile number and email ID.

    • Verify via OTP.

    • Fill the BITS Pilani application form.

    • Upload the necessary documents.

    • Submit the application form by paying the BITS Pilani application fee.

    BITS Pilani Admissions 2026 for UG Courses

    BITS Pilani offers undergraduate programmes like B.Tech and B.Pharma. Mentioned below is the table about the eligibility criteria of BITS Pilani UG courses.

    BITS Pilani Admission Eligibility Criteria

    Courses

    Eligibility Criteria

    B.Tech

    Passed 12th standard with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics

    B.Pharma

    BITS Pilani BTech Admission 2026

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science admission to the BTech course is offered for the duration of 4 years in several specialisations. Mentioned below is the BITS Pilani Admission 2026 for BTech course. 

    BITS Pilani BTech Admission Process 

    • Candidates must meet the B.Tech eligibility criteria before applying for BITS Pilani BTech admission

    • Appear for BITSAT, conducted by BITS Pilani

    • After results, a merit list and cutoff are released

    • Candidates meeting the cutoff must participate in BITS counselling

    • Preference should be given to BITS Pilani during choice filling

    • Seats are allotted based on BITSAT score, seat availability, and preferences

    • Final admission to BITS Pilani BTech admission is confirmed after document verification and fee payment

    BITS Pilani B.Pharm Admission 2026

    Birla Institute of Technology And Science admission 2026 to the B.Pharm course is offered for the duration of 4 years. Students must meet BITS Pilani eligibility criteria for B.Pharm programme to be eligible for Birla Institute of Technology and Science admission. Mentioned below is the BITS Pilani B.Pharm admission 2026.

    BITS Pilani B.Pharm Admission Process 

    • Candidates must meet the BITS Pilani B.Pharm eligibility criteria before applying for admission

    • Eligible students should visit the official BITS Pilani admissions portal to begin the application process

    • Applicants are required to fill out the BITSAT online application form with correct personal and academic details

    • Candidates must appear for the BITS Admission Test (BITSAT) as it is mandatory for B.Pharm admission

    • After the BITSAT results are declared, students need to submit their Class 12 marks and select B.Pharm programme preferences through the admission portal

    • Seat allotment is done based on the BITSAT score, choice preferences, and seat availability

    • Selected candidates must pay the BITS Pilani fees and complete the document verification process to confirm admission at BITS Pilani

    BITS Pilani Admissions 2026 for PG Courses

    Birla Institute of Technology And Science, Pilani provides several post graduation courses. BITS Pilani PG programmes include MTech, M.Pharma, M.Sc and many others. For BITS Pilani admissions, students need to fulfil BITS Pilani PG eligibility criteria as per the choice of the course.

    BITS Pilani Admission Eligibility Criteria

    Courses

    Eligibility Criteria

    ME/M.Tech

    Minimum of 60% aggregate marks in B.E/B. Tech in the relevant streams and valid score in GPAT/ GATE / BITS HD

    M.Pharma

    Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying exam along with valid GPAT scores

    M.Sc.

    Graduation with a minimum of 60% marks in each of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised university

    MBA

    Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks and having studied at least one subject in mathematics or statistics + GMAT scores

    BITS Pilani MBA Admission 2026

    Birla Institute of Technology And Science, Pilani MBA admission is offered for the duration of 2 years in a full time mode. Mentioned below is the BITS Pilani MBA admission procedure.

    BITS Pilani MBA Admission Process 

    • First, meet BITS Pilani MBA eligibility criteria

    • Second, appear for the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT) conducted by BITS Pilani

    • Third, candidates are shortlisted on the basis of performance in the entrance test.

    • Fourth, shortlisted candidates have to appear for a personal interview

    • Fifth, the final selection of the candidates is based on overall performance in BAAT, personal interview, CAT/XAT/GMAT scores (if available), prior work experience and previous academic history

    • Later, BITS Pilani MBA admission is confirmed once the documents are verified and the course fee payment

    Also Read: BITS Pilani Courses

    BITS Pilani M.Sc Admission 2026

    Mentioned below are the detailed Birla Institute of Technology And Science, Pilani admission process for the M.Sc programme. 

    BITS Pilani M.Sc Admission Process 

    • Candidates must first meet the prescribed eligibility criteria

    • Eligible candidates are required to appear for the BITSAT entrance examination

    • After the results are declared, the institute releases the merit list and cutoff

    • Candidates who meet the cutoff need to participate in the BITS counselling process and select Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani as their preferred institute

    • Seats are allotted based on the candidate’s entrance exam score, seat availability, and preferences filled during counselling

    • Direct admission is granted to first-rank students of all central and state boards in the PCM stream

    • Finally, selected candidates must submit the required documents and pay the admission fee to confirm their seat

    BITS Pilani Admissions 2026 for PG Courses

    Students can refer to the below mentioned information to know more about the admission process at BITS Pilani

    BITS Pilani Admission Process for ME and M.Pharm Courses

    • Candidates first have to meet the eligibility criteria

    • After that, candidates have to appear for BITS HD, conducted by BITS Pilani

    • Candidates with valid GATE (for M.E.) and GPAT (for M.Pharm) scores are exempted from the entrance test

    • Candidates applying for M.E. Software Systems have to appear for BITS HD

    • After the declaration of the result, a separate merit list is released for the candidates applying through BITS HD and GATE/GPAT

    • Shortlisted candidates have to appear for BITS HD counselling and give preference to BITS Pilani

    • Seats are allotted to the candidates on the basis of merit scores of the entrance test, availability of seats and preferences filled

    • 50% of the seats are reserved for BITS HD candidates and the remaining 50% of the seats are reserved for GATE/GPAT candidates

    Also Read: BITS Pilani Facilities

    BITS Pilani PhD Admissions 2026

    Birla Institute of Technology And Science, Pilani provides doctoral courses and the duration of the course is 6 years. Check the Ph.D eligibility criteria in the table below.

    BITS Pilani Admission Eligibility Criteria

    Courses

    Eligibility Criteria

    Ph.D

    Minimum 60% aggregate marks in master’s degree in the relevant streams

    BITS Pilani PhD Admission Process 

    • Students must meet the required BITS Pilani eligibility criteria before applying

    • Visit the official website and fill the application form with all the required information 

    • Candidates then need to appear in the entrance exam

    • Shortlisting of the candidates is done in the basis of the entrance exam score

    • Shortlisted candidates then need to appear in the personal interview round

    • Final BITS Pilani Ph.D admission is based on several factors including the performance in the interview round, entrance exam score and other criteria

    • Selected candidates must pay the BITS Pilani Ph.D admission fees and submit all the required documents

    Note: Candidates with M.Phil/ ME/ M.Tech. or with National level fellowships like CSIR NET-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ UGC NET-JRF etc. are exempted from writing the above test.  

    Documents Required for BITS Pilani Admissions

    • Mark sheets and certificates of all previous examinations

    • Transfer and migration certificates

    • Character certificate

    • DOB certificate

    • ID proof

    • Aadhar card

    • Passport size photographs

    Note: Students must submit the above mentioned documents before the commencement of the classes.

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    BITS Pilani Facilities

    BITS Pilani offers a wide range facilities to the students, staff and faculty members. Some of the BITS Pilani facilities include a boys hostel, girls' hostel, library, sports, gym, swimming pool, cafeteria, auditorium, medical/hospital, IT infrastructure, laboratories, guest room and many more. BITS Pilani  provides well-furnished and well-ventilated hostels for both boys and girls students. Students at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani are encouraged to participate in both indoor and outdoor sports for their physical and menta...
    Boys Hostel
    Girls Hostel
    Gym
    Library
    Sports
    I.T Infrastructure
    Cafeteria
    Auditorium
    Alumni Associations
    Swimming Pool
    Laboratories
    Guest Room/Waiting Room
    Medical/Hospital
    Wifi

    Student Reviews for BITS Pilani

    College Infrastructure: 4.4/5
    Academics: 4/5
    Placements: 4.2/5
    Value for Money: 3.3/5
    Campus Life: 4.6/5

    just best college and greatest of all time

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    facilities is soo good i think people should just work hard thats it wifi is soo good and play area no unwanted weird people are their i just love how people are greatest of all time i like the vibe in general

    Quite good option to choose

    College Infrastructure

    The campus is huge and has various different blocks for different activities like study sports and recreation center also there are huge grounds for outdoor sports activities and a spacious parking lot

    It was a great exposure to learn , connect & collaborate

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    Mordern class room , good wifi and hostel , well equipped labs , rich and big library , clean hostel and green spaces to create a comfortable, tech ready labs and support and support learning with big pool

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    BITS Pilani Contact Address

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    Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Vidya Vihar, Rajasthan - 333031, India

    BITS Pilani Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What is BITS Pilani known for?

    BITS Pilani is known for its academic excellence, industry-oriented curriculum, and strong emphasis on practical learning and research. The institute is particularly recognised for its engineering, pharmacy, and science programmes, along with its unique Practice School Programme that allows students to gain extensive industry exposure before graduation.

    2: Does BITS Pilani offer scholarships to students?

    Yes, BITS Pilani offers a wide range of scholarships, fellowships, and financial assistance to support its students. Approximately 25% of students receive some form of financial aid, even before admission. Scholarships are mainly awarded under two categories: merit-based awards and merit-cum-need awards. Students must meet the required eligibility criteria to avail the benefits of BITS Pilani scholarships.

    3: What are the major courses offered at BITS Pilani?

    BITS Pilani offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across various disciplines. Popular courses include BTech programme across several specialisations like Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, and more, M.Pharm, MBA, and several others

    4: Is BITS Pilani very expensive?

    BITS Pilani is considered expensive compared to many public universities due to its premium infrastructure and industry-oriented curriculum. However, the institute offers merit and merit-cum-need scholarships for First Degree students based on BITSAT scores, with tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%, making education more affordable for deserving students.

    5: Does BITS Pilani provides facilities to its students?

    Yes, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani offers various types of facilities to its students, faculty and staff members. Some of the facilities offered at BITS Pilani campus include hostels, cafeteria, library, sports ground and more.

    6: What scholarship opportunities are available at BITS Pilani?

    BITS Pilani offers merit and merit-cum-need scholarships to First Degree students based on BITSAT scores. Depending on performance and financial background, students can receive tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%, making quality education more accessible to deserving candidates.

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