What's New at BITS Pilani?
- BITSAT 2024 session 1 will be conducted from May 20 to May 24, 2024, and the registrations for BITSAT Session 2 are ongoing till June 08, 2024.
- ME/M.Pharm Admission 2024: Iteration 1 results for admissions based on GATE/GPAT scores are out now. The last date of admission for selected candidates is May 22, 2024.
- BITS HD Online Test 2024 will be held between May 19 to May 24, 2024. The Admission offers to candidates based on BITS HD and GATE / GPAT under Iteration 2 will be released on June 07, 2024.
- BSc (Computer Science) Jul 2024 cohort applications are open now and the last date to apply is June 15, 2024.
- BITS Pilani Placements 2024 have been concluded with 101 placement offers and the highest package of INR 32 LPA.
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About BITS Pilani
Written By Himanshu Yadav on, May 20, 2024
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is a private deemed university in Rajasthan. BITS has three other campuses located in Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai. Established in 1964, BITS Pilani is accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade. It is one of the first six institutes in India to be granted “Institute of Eminence” status by the Ministry of Education. The institute offers on-campus BE, B.Pharm, M.Sc, ME, M.Pharm, MBA, and PhD programs in multiple specialisations. BITS is well known for its engineering programs and it is ranked 25th under the engineering category in NIRF Rankings 2023. The university conducts BITSAT (BITS Admission Test), an All-India entrance test for BE or BTech admissions. It also offers direct admission to central and state board toppers.
BITS Pilani Courses & Fees
BITS Pilani offers on-campus programs in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science, Management, and other streams. The university also offers Work Integrated Learning Programs (WILP) courses for working professionals and an online B.Sc program. BITS increases the tuition fee for all programs by 5% every year. Details like eligibility, selection criteria, and fees for on-campus courses offered at BITS Pilani are as follows:
| Programs | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Total Fees (1st Year) |
|---|
| BE | 75% marks in 10+2 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English | BITSAT Score or Board Topper or International Student Admission or BITS RMIT Higher Education Academy | INR 6,94,575 (Excluding Hostel and Mess Fees) |
| B.Pharm | 75% marks in 10+2 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and adequate proficiency in English |
| M.Sc | 75% marks in 10+2 or B.Sc or equivalent |
| ME | Integrated First Degree of BITS or its equivalent in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks | BITS Higher Degree (HD) Online Test or GATE Scores |
| M.Pharm | Eligibility: Integrated First Degree of BITS in Pharmacy or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks | BITS Higher Degree (HD) Online Test or GPAT Scores |
| MBA in Business Analytics | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or its equivalent with at least 60% | BAAT Score + CAT/ XAT score + Personal Interview + Past Academic Performance |
What are Dual Degree Programs at BITS Pilani?
A popular choice for many candidates, the dual degree programs at BITS Pilani allow students to earn two degrees simultaneously within ten semesters or five years. Students can enroll for any BE or M.Sc programs initially and at the end of the first year, they’ll have a choice to add a second degree (based on the CGPA for the first year). The most commonly opted dual degree is BE+M.Sc. This is because M.Sc (Hons) has a comparatively lower cutoff and students can get their BE degree in the chosen engineering field along with a Master of Science degree.
BITS Pilani Admission 2024
BITS Pilani takes admission through its entrance test for all programs.
- The university conducts BITSAT in two sessions for admission to BE, B.Pharm, and M.Sc programs. Session 1 and Session 2 tests are held in May and June respectively.
- For ME and M.Pharm, It conducts the BITS Higher Degree (HD) online test and also accepts GATE and GPAT scores, respectively.
- For MBA, BITS conducts the Business Analytics Admission Test (BAAT), and the final admission is offered based on performance in the BAAT, personal interview, CAT/XAT scores, work experience, and academic history.
Other Modes of admission for BE, B.Pharm, and M.Sc programs:
- Board Toppers: The Institute will provide direct admission to first rank students of all the central and state boards to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT score. While the first rank student in PCM stream will be considered for admission to any of the first degree programmes of his/her choice, the first rank holder of PCB stream will be considered for admission to B. Pharm. program only.
- International Students' Admission: Candidates with foreign passports and valid Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores are eligible to apply for admission. Such candidates are not required to appear for the BITSAT. Candidate should have a minimum aggregate score of 1160 (out of a maximum of 1600) in SAT (reasoning) (new format) which includes a Reading Test, Writing and Language Test and Math test.
- BITS-RMIT Higher Education Academy: Candidates who appeared in BITSAT can also choose the BITS-RMIT Higher Education Academy mode of admission. They’ll receive two degrees that are awarded separately and simultaneously from both the universities, BITS Pilani and RMIT Australia.
BITS Pilani Admission Process
The step-by-step admission process of BITS Pilani is as follows:
Step 1: Application Form
Interested students taking admission at BITS must submit the application form online with qualifying examination marks and program preferences on or before the last date. Applications for BITSAT both sessions begin in January. However, the application window to apply for BITSAT session 2 re-open for 20 days in May. BITS HD application portal opens in March. The application fees to apply for admission at BITS Pilani for on-campus programs is as follows:
BITSAT Application Fees (BE/B.Pharm/M.Sc)