BITS Pilani: Courses, Fees, Admission, Cutoffs 2025, Placements & Ranking

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, is among India’s top private institutes, known for academic excellence, innovative research, diverse courses, affordable fees, and strong industry connections.

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BITS Pilani Key Highlights

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Founded in Pilani, Rajasthan in 1964, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani is one of India’s premier private universities, acclaimed for scholarly distinction, world-class research and innovation oriented education.  

BITS Pilani offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees in Engineering, Sciences, Management, Pharmacy and Humanities leading to world class educational standards. The Institute is also recognized for its plethora of academic options, unique global linkages, and focused support for entrepreneurs and engaged learning.  

With modern infrastructure, strong engagement with industry, and active student life, BITS Pilani continues to be among India’s best private institutions of higher education, attracting students from all over India and abroad who are looking to excel in competitive academics, research, and global careers. 

Key Highlights of BITS Pilani 

Feature 

Details 

Established 

1964 

Location 

Pilani, Rajasthan, India 

Types of Programs Offered 

UG, PG, PhD – in Engineering, Sciences, Pharmacy, Management, Humanities 

NIRF 2025 Overall Rank 

Among Top Private Universities in India (Engineering & Overall) 

Global Collaborations 

Academic & research tie-ups with 200+ universities and industry partners 

Campuses 

Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai 

Notable Alumni 

Baba Kalyani, Sabeer Bhatia, Phanindra Sama, and many global entrepreneurs 

BITS Pilani: Courses and Fees

BITS Pilani has a complete range of programs: undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral in the fields of Engineering, Sciences, Management programs, Pharmacy, and Humanities. The programs have varying fees according to the program, the campus, and the term - undergraduate fee per course, while post-graduate/doctoral programs have an established fee structure alongside hostel and other charges.  

Below are the current fees (AY 2025-26). 

Undergraduate Programs 

Course 

Duration 

Fees (Domestic Students) (in LPA per year) 

Fees (Foreign/NRI Students) 

B.E. (CSE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, etc.) 

4 Years 

₹2.70 – ₹2.90 

USD 10,000 – 12,000 per year 

B.Pharm 

4 Years 

₹2.70 – ₹2.80 

USD 9,000 – 11,000 per year 

M.Sc. (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics) 

5 Years (Integrated) 

₹2.70 – ₹2.90 

USD 8,500 – 10,000 per year 

Postgraduate Programs 

Course 

Duration 

Fees (Domestic Students) 

Fees (Foreign/NRI Students) 

M.E. / M.Tech (CS, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, etc.) 

2 Years 

₹2.75 – ₹3.00 per year 

USD 11,000 – 13,000 per year 

M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, etc.) 

2 Years 

₹2.75 – ₹3.00 per year 

USD 10,000 – 12,000 per year 

MBA / MBA Business Analytics 

2 Years 

₹4.5 – ₹5.0 per year 

USD 15,000 – 18,000 per year 

Doctoral Programs (PhD) 

Course 

Duration 

Fees (Domestic Students) 

Fees (Foreign/NRI Students) 

Ph.D. (Engineering, Sciences, Pharmacy, Management, Humanities) 

3–5 Years 

₹60,000 – ₹70,000 per semester 

USD 5,000 – 7,000 per year 

BITS Pilani: Placements

BITS Pilani is known for its excellent placement record and has a top-notch Engineering, IT, Management, and Science faculty on campus. The teaching at BITS Pilani boasts a strong emphasis on academics and brings practical learning through projects and assignments to the classroom, preparing students for jobs globally.  

The Placement Office at BITS Pilani provides internship experiences, recruitment drives, and employability guidance, and, in turn, works to develop and secure high paying jobs for students with multinational firms, Start-Ups, and research funding organizations in India and abroad. 

Here is the placement statistics of BITS Pilani (2023-24): 

Metric 

Value 

Number of Companies Recruiting 

350  

First Degree – Students Registered 

852  

First Degree – Students Placed 

705  

Higher Degree – Students Registered 

360  

Higher Degree – Students Placed 

265  

Overall Placement Rate (FD + HD) 

80.03%  

Median Domestic Salary 

₹16,15,000  

Average Domestic Salary 

₹19,70,579 

Please Note: The official placement statistics for the academic year 2024-25 are not yet available on the BITS Pilani website. The data provided here is based on the latest published report for 2023-24. 

Year-Wise Placement Statistics 

Year 

Overall Placement Rate 

Median Domestic Salary 

2021 - 22 

90.86% 

₹17,65,895 

2022 - 23 

89.62% 

₹18,20,000 

2023 - 24 

80.03% 

₹16,15,000 

Top Recruiters 

  • Accenture  
  • Adobe  
  • Amazon  
  • Google  
  • Microsoft  
  • JP Morgan & Co  
  • Deloitte USI  
  • Infosys  
  • Flipkart  
  • Intel 
  • Axis Bank 
  • Barclays 
  • Blackrock 
  • Cube Analytics 
  • Cisco 
  • CAMS 
  • Xion 
  • Tats Steels 

For more detailed information on Placements. Check out upGrad’s BITS Pilani Placements’ page. 

BITS Pilani: Cutoffs

BITS Pilani is an elite college, and there is significant competition for admission, mainly based on the results of the BITSAT exam. The cutoffs change every year depending on the popularity of the programs, how well the student performed overall, and how many seats are available.  

Program 

Cut-off Score 

BITSAT Maximum marks 

B.E. Chemical 

247 

390 

B.E. Civil 

238 

390 

B.E. in Electrical & Electronics 

292 

390 

B.E. Mechanical 

266 

390 

B.E. in Computer Science 

327 

390 

B.E. in Electronics & Instrumentation 

282 

390 

B.E. Electronics & Communication 

314 

390 

B.E. Manufacturing 

243 

390 

B.E. Mathematics and Computing 

318 

390 

B. Pharm 

165 

390 

M.Sc. Biological Sciences 

236 

390 

M.Sc. Chemistry 

241 

390 

M.Sc. Economics 

271 

390 

M.Sc. Mathematics 

256 

390 

M.Sc. Physics 

254 

390

BITS Pilani: Admissions

At BITS Pilani, there are programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral levels, and higher degrees in Engineering, Sciences, Management, Pharmacy, and Humanities. Admissions to integrated first-degree programs are based primarily on the BITS Admission Test (BITSAT). Postgraduate and doctoral programs admit candidates based on entrance test outcomes, academic merit, plus an interview or research proposal. 

Entrance E

xams Accepted / Admission Process 

Program Type 

Entrance Exams Accepted 

Admission Process 

B.E. / B.Pharm (UG) 

BITSAT 

Application + BITSAT + Counselling 

M.E. / M.Tech (PG) 

GATE / BITS HD Exam 

Application + Written Test + Interview 

MBA 

CAT / GMAT 

Application + Group Discussion + Interview 

Ph.D. 

BITS HD Test + Interview 

Application + Written Test + Interview 

Application Dates & Deadlines 

Program 

Application Start 

Application Deadline 

UG: Integrated First Degree (B.E./B.Pharma, etc) 

21 January 2025 

April to 10th June 2025 

Higher Degree/Postgraduate Degree (M.E/M. Pharma) 

15 February 2025 

19 April 2025 

MBA 

27 December 

28 Feb 2025 

PhD 

1 March 2025 

29 March 2025 

Visit upGrad’s BITS Pilani Admissions’ page to Check Eligibility, Deadlines, & Application Process. 

BITS Pilani: Ranking 2024-2025

BITS Pilani has consistently performed well in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). In 2025, the institute achieved commendable rankings in various categories, exhibiting its focus on quality education courses, research and innovation.  

Below is a complete report of BITS Pilani's NIRF rankings for 2024 and 2025: 

NIRF Ranking BITS Pilani 2025: 

Category 

Rank 

Overall Universities in India 

16th 

Engineering 

11th 

Management 

61 

Pharmacy 

2nd 

Year-wise Ranking of BITS Pilani in the Overall University Category by NIRF 

Ranking Year 

Rank 

2025 

16 

2024 

23 

2023 

25 

2022 

32 

BITS Pilani: Scholarships 2025

BITS Pilani provides scholarships or fellowships to students who are enrolled in different programs.  

Scholarships based on BITSAT-2025 score 

Eligibility:  

  • Based on BITSAT score (Merit & Merit-cum-Need basis).  
  • Students must maintain good academic performance and conduct each semester  

Under Institute’s own merit award scheme 

Amount of scholarship 

Top 2% Students 

100% of total tuition fee 

The next top 1% Students 

50% of total tuition fee 

Under Institute’s own merit-cum-need awards scheme 

Amount of scholarship 

Top 5% Students 

100% of total tuition fee 

The next top 2% Students 

50% of total tuition fee 

The next top 5% Students 

25% of total tuition fee 

The next 10% Students 

10% of total tuition fee 

BITS Pilani Vs BHU Vs Amity University

Here’s a comparison of three top private universities to know better about each: 

Parameters 

BITS Pilani 

BHU 

Amity University 

Fees 

UG: ₹2.70 – ₹2.90  
 
PG: ₹2L – ₹5L 

UG: ₹ 75 
 
PG: ₹ 125-1250 

UG: ₹1.5L – ₹3.5L/year  
 
PG: ₹2L – ₹5L/year 

 

Courses 

UG: B.E. CSE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil  
 
PG: MA, MBA, M.Tech and M. Pharma 

B.Tech, Medicine (MBBS), Law (LLB), Business (MBA), and Humanities (BA, MA) 

UG: BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech, BBA, BCA, B.Arch, B.Pharma  
 
PG: MA, MBA, M.Sc, M.Tech, MCA, MPH, PhD 

Placement Statistics 2025 

Median Domestic Package: ₹16,15,000 
 
Average Domestic Package: ₹19,70,579 

Highest Package: ₹ 19.8 LPA   

UG Median Package: ₹3.0 LPA  
 
PG Median Package: ₹6.5 LPA

BITS Pilani: Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Location: Pilani, Rajasthan 

The main campus of BITS Pilani has a total area of 328 acres, and it has world-class infrastructure, including classrooms, laboratories, facilities for sports, and accommodation for its students.  

The lush and lively campus encourages an environment of international learning, so that students have the time and space to engage in the academic, co-curricular, cultural, and entrepreneurial facets of campus life. 

Hostels at BITS Pilani 

BITS Pilani has hostel accommodation available for boys and girls on its campus. The hostels are well-furnished and equipped with Wi-Fi, and are under watch 24/7 for security reasons.  

The mess offers hygienically prepared food. The hostels have access to common rooms, study rooms, a gym, and recreational areas. The rooms are allocated to outstation students first, then by merit, and followed by availability. 

Student Experience 

Student life at BITS Pilani is vibrant, blending academics with co-curricular and extra-curricular engagement. Students participate in clubs, sports, cultural societies, and entrepreneurial ventures for holistic development. 

Clubs and Activities: 

  • BITS Pilani Student Union (BPSU) – Campus governance and activities 
  • Cultural & Dramatic Societies – Music, theatre, dance, arts 
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Clubs – Encouraging startups and projects 
  • Sports Facilities – Cricket, football, basketball, tennis, swimming, gym 
  • NCC and NSS Chapters – Leadership and community service 
  • International Exchange Programs – Global exposure and collaborations 

BITS Pilani Notable Alumni 

Name  

Field of Work 

Deep Kalra 

Entrepreneurship, Founder & CEO, MakeMyTrip 

 

Sanjay Mehrotra 

Co-founder of SanDisk, CEO of Micron Technology 

Amitabh Chaudhry 

MD & CEO of Axis Bank 

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BITS Pilani has been ranked 2nd in India in the Pharmacy category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025. This recognition underscores the institution's commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical education and research.  

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  1. The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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