

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani)
- Private University
- Estd. 1964
BITS Pilani Courses & Fees 2026
BITS Pilani offers a four-year full-time BE course across multiple specialisations, including Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication, Mathematics and Computing, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engg., Environmental and Sustainability Engg., and Pharmaceutical Engg. Admission to the BE programme is completely based on candidates' performance in the BITS Admission Test (BITSAT 2026).
At the postgraduate level, the institute offers ME/MTech, MBA, etc courses. BITS Pilani BTech fees range between INR 23 lakh and INR 25.9 lakh. bits curriculumCheck out the table below to view some of the BITS Pilani courses along with BITS Pilani fees
| Course | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| BE | INR 23 lakh - INR 25.9 lakh |
| BPharm |
INR 23.3 lakh - INR 25.1 lakh
|
| MSc |
INR 2.8 lakh - INR 37.9 lakh
|
| MBA |
INR 12.9 lakh
|
Other fees to be paid by the students for different courses are tabulated below. BITS Pilani courses and fees below are as per the official website of BITS Pilani for the academic year 2026-27 and are subject to change.
| Fees | Integrated First Degree | Degrees Higher Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fees | INR 64,100/- | INR 64,100/- |
| Students' Union fee | INR 450/- pa | INR 450/- pa |
| Students' Aid Fund | INR 225/- pa | INR 225/- pa |
| Hostel fee (for on-campus students only) First Semester |
INR 36,000/- | INR 36,000/- |
| Mess & Electricity advance First Semester | INR 10,000/- | INR 10,000/- |
| Other Advances (Payable at the beginning of each semester/term and adjustable at the end of the same) |
INR 12,000/ | INR 12,000/ |
| Institute Caution Deposit | INR 3,000/- | INR 3,000/- |
Download: BITS Curriculum
Also Read: BITS Pilani WILP Courses
BITS Pilani Admission & Application Process 2026
BITS Pilani offers various courses, including BE, BPharm, MSc, ME, MPharm, MBA, Master in Public Health (MPH) and PhD courses at the UG, PG and PhD levels. The institute conducts its own entrance test, including BAAT, BITSAT, and BITS HD, for the MBA in Business Analytics, Integrated First Degree programmes (BE, MSc, BPharm) and High Degree programmes (ME, MPH, MPharm), respectively.
BITS, Pilani course admissions to ME/MPharm courses, GATE/GPAT scores are also valid for admission. For PhD courses, a written test is conducted to select students. Students with M.Phil/ ME/ MTech or with national-level fellowships like CSIR NET-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC NET-JRF, etc., are exempted from writing the test.
BITS Pilani also offers BTech, MTech, MBA, etc courses under the Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) for working professionals. Candidates can check out the table below to view some of the popular BITS, Pilani courses, along with their selection and eligibility criteria:
| Course | Selection & Eligibility Criteria | Important PDFs |
|---|---|---|
| BE, BPharm, B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engg |
Exam: BITSAT Class12 with a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics, and at least 60% marks in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics individually |
BITSAT Brochure 2026 |
| MBA in Business Analytics |
Exam: BAAT Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree of a minimum of three years' duration in any discipline or its equivalent with at least 60% aggregate marks. |
MBA_Admission_Brochure |
| ME/ MPharm |
Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 60% in the required discipline |
BITS HD Brochure 2026 |
BITS Pilani Application Process 2026
Candidates who want admission to any of the higher degree programmes need to apply for BITS HD by visiting the official website of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. For the BITS Pilani flagship BE course, the step-wise application process is given below:
- Register at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in using your name, gender, date of birth, email ID and mobile number.
- After registration, students will get an application number in their email.
- Students have to fill the application form with their personal, qualifying exam details, and contact information.
- Choose your preferred exam cities.
- Upload all the required documents
- Pay the BITSAT application fee and click the submit button.
Documents Required for BITSAT 2026 Registration
While filling out the BITSAT application form, keep the below documents ready.
- Class 10th certificate
- Class 12th mark sheet
- Net banking, credit card/ debit card details
- Scanned Photograph & Signature
M.Pharma Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: BITS HD, GPAT
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Dec '26 | GPAT 2027 RegistrationTentative |
Mar '27 | GPAT Exam DateTentative |
Ph.D. Admissions 2026
- Accepting Exams: GATE, GAT B, GPAT
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
7 Aug '26 - 10 Nov '26 | AILET 2027 Registration Ongoing |
30 Nov '26 | AILET 2027 Admit Card |
13 Dec '26 | AILET 2027 Exam |
BITS Pilani Placements 2026
BITS Pilani placements 2026 are ongoing. Regarding BITS, Pilani packages, the highest offer for the MBA batch of 2026 was INR 21.6 LPA. BITS Pilani MBA average package offered was INR 16.15 LPA. Median salary was recorded at INR 18.5 LPA. BITS Pilani Engineering placement report for 2026 has yet to be released. In the meantime, candidates can view the BITS Pilani combined placement stats for 2025 for its Indian campuses (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad). For the 2025 placement drive, more than 615 recruiters participated, placing over 2490 students for the 2025 batch.
One student from the Pilani campus got placed in Alpha Grep in London (a high-frequency trading firm) with a salary of GBP 105,000 (INR 1.32 Crore per annum). Top recruiting partners of BITS Pilani in recent years included McKinsey, BCG, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, Adobe, etc. Take a look at the table below to view the 2025 overall BITS Pilani placements:
| Particulars | Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
| Highest International Salary | INR 1.32 Cr |
| Average Salary | INR 22.28 lakh |
| Median Salary | INR 19.05 lakh |
| Students Placed | 2490 |
| Companies Visited | 615 |
BITS Pilani Cutoff 2026
BITS Pilani has officially released the round-wise Iteration results for BE and other courses. BITS Pilani cutoff 2026 is only accessible to registered students using their login ID and password. However, candidates can check out the closest estimated BITS Pilani cutoff 2026 in the table below. The cutoff data is sourced from third-party channels and is hence indicative. For General AI category, the Round 6 BITSAT 2026 cutoff for BE admission ranged from 274 to 309. Of all the branches, Computer Science was the most competitive for admission among the Engineering aspirants. Check out the table below for cutoff details across different BITS campuses.
BITS Pilani Rankings 2026
BITS Pilani Rajasthan has been ranked 11th by the NIRF 2025 Ranking under the 'Engineering' category. Also, it has been ranked 2nd under the category of 'Pharmacy' by NIRF Ranking 2025. Internationally, BITS Pilani College has been ranked 575 by the QS World University Rankings 2027. For its Civil & Structural Engineering program, BITS Pilani has secured a place among the Top 10 in India and is ranked among the Top 300 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Besides, BITS Pilani has also been ranked number 1 in three categories (Private and Deemed Technical Universities (All India), Deemed Technical Universities (All India), and Deemed Technical Universities North Zone) by THE WEEK – Hansa Research National Survey 2026.
Some of the recent BITS Pilani rankings are tabulated below:
| Ranking Body | Category | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 |
World University |
575 |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 |
Ranking by Subject |
45 |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 |
Sustainability |
487 |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 |
Asian University Rankings |
154 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Pharmacy | 2 |
| NIRF 2025 | University | 7 |
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | 11 |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | 16 |
For more information, refer to this article: BITS Pilani NIRF Ranking
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BITS Pilani FAQs
Below mentioned are the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) FAQs:
Candidates can check the table below to know the BITS Pilani fees for various courses.
| Course | Tuition fees |
|---|---|
BE/BTech | INR 23.3 Lacs - INR 25.9 lakh |
MBA | INR 12.9 lakh |
BSc | INR 12.9 Lacs - INR 37.9 lakh |
| BPharm | INR 23.3 lakh - INR 25.1 lakh |
MPharm | INR 12.9 lakh |
ME/MTech | INR 11.7 lakh - INR 30.4 lakh |
Note: The information is taken from the official body and is subject to change.
Yes, BITS Pilani offers direct admission to first-rank students of all the central and state boards to their desired course, irrespective of their BITSAT 2026 scores. Students from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) stream are eligible for BE admission, while students from the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) stream will be considered for admission to BPharm.
Fee for academic year 2026 is not available as of now. For reference, the admission fee for MBA in 2025 at BITS Pilani was INR 60,500. Tuition fee per semester in first year was INR 2.75 lakh. Fee for summer term was INR 96,300. Students also had to pay Caution Deposit of INR 3000.
BITS Pilani is a private university in India and its fee is higher for following reasons:
- BITS Pilani has world-class infrastructure with high-tech labs, libraries, sports facilities, and accommodation facilities.
- BITS Pilani faculty is highly qualified and experienced faculty from across the world, and hiring them is costly.
- The university invests heavily in research facilities and equipment, which requires a significant amount of funding.
- The institute has a strong reputation for its graduates who are highly sought after by top companies in India and abroad.
Practice School (PS) is an evaluative internship that is a part of BITS Pilani's MBA in Business Analytics. The duration of this internship is 24 weeks. It is undertaken after three semesters of study. It allows students to apply skills to real-time projects and gain industry insight. Many students even receive PPOs after completion.
Yes, candidates will be considered for admission with 78.14 % in the CAT exam. However, candidates must make sure tofulfilll other qualification criteria as well. Other admissionqualificationsninclude, academic record, work experience, and performance in the selection process. Further, MBA academic qualification includes BE/ BTech/ BPharm/ BArch/ MCA/ MSc or ant first-degree course from BITS Pilani with 60% aggregate, and Mathematics/ Statistics as a compulsory subject in Class 12 with 60% aggregate.
In case of General AI, the BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 is between 211 and 309 in Round 6. Thus, the cut-off to be attained for admission is 211.
It must be mentioned that different cutoffs would apply for other categories, rounds, courses, streams, etc.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject to change and may vary based on category, round, and admission cycle.
Candidates who are interested in getting admissions into the BTech course at BITS Pilani are required to appear for the BITSAT entrance examination. Candidates can appear for the BITSAT entrance exam by registering themselves on the official website of BITS Pilani. The institute conducts BITSAT each year once for several course admissions.
Yes, BITS Pilani accepts GPAT scores for admission to MPharm course. Apart from the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT), BITS Pilani also accepts BITS HD entrance test scores for MPharm admission.
Some of the top USPs of BITS Pilani are as follows:
- BITS Pilani Rajasthan has been ranked 11 by the NIRF 2025 Ranking under the 'Engineering' category. Also, it has been ranked 2 under the category of Pharmacy by NIRF Ranking 2025.
- Birla Institute of Pilani has collaborations with several reputed overseas universities and industries such as La Trobe University, Cardiff University, University of Nottingham and more.
- According to the official record, the the highest and average packages offered to the MBA BA students during BITS Pilani placements 2025 was INR 26 LPA and INR 16.57 LPA. The median package secured by the MBA batch 2025 was INR 18 LPA.
BITS Pilani offers a two-year full-time ME course at the postgraduate level. BITS Pilani is a decent choice for ME courses. During the NIRF 2025 rankings, BITS Pilani was ranked 29 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework. Talking about BITS Pilani placements 2025, the overall average package recorded during BITS Pilani placements 2025 stood at INR 30.37 LPA. Additionally, the highest package offered till August 2022 during BITS Pilani placements 2025 stood at INR 60.75 LPA. A total of 109 companies visited the campus during BITS Pilani placements 2025. So, yes BITS Pilani is a good option for MTech.
Tabulated below are the CAT 2026 important dates:
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
1 August 2025 to 13 September 2025 | CAT 2026 registration |
| 4 October to 7 October 2025 | CAT 2026 form correction |
12 November to 30 November 2025 | CAT 2026 admit card download |
30 November 2025 | CAT 2026 |
| First week of December 2025 | CAT 2026 answer key challenge |
| First week of January 2026 | CAT 2026 result announcement |
Aspirants must pass PG or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate and have UGC/ CSIR NET scores for admission in PhD at BITS Pilani Hyderabad. Candidates without scores in any of the accepted entrance exams can also appear for written test followed by a PI round for admission in PhD programme.
Yes, BITS Pilani offers direct admission to Integrated First Degree and Higher Degree courses across the streams of Science, Technology, Pharmacy, Management and Humanities. If a candidate is a central/ state board topper, BITS Pilani offers direct admission to the specialisation of his choice, irrespective of their BITSAT score. BITS Pilani admission to most of the courses is based on candidates' performance in the course-specific entrance test. Apart from the entrance test scores, students are also required to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement set by the institute.
Yes, admission are open at BITS Hyderabad. Interested students can apply directly through the official page. Students must check the eligibility criteria set by the institute for each course.
For admission to BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, students should have passed BE/BTech with 60% marks from any recognised board of education. To get the course, it is required to appear either in BITS HD or in GATE exam.
BITSAT preparation tips can be checked by candidates to prepare for upcoming entrance examination. With lakhs of students appearing for BITSAT, it is important for candidates to have an effective preparation strategy for the exam to score good marks in it. Usually, a majority of engineering aspirants prepare for BITSAT and JEE Main simultaneously. Both the exams follow the same syllabus but have a different question paper pattern and so do the marking schemes. The major difference between the two exams is the approach to creating questions. JEE Main focuses on conceptual learning and BITSAT is more about speed and accuracy. Kindly visit the link. https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/bitsat-exam-preparation.
Confirm BITSAT seat allotment by reporting to your campus before final date. Confirmation of admission is done through verification of documents and paying the required fee. If you fail to confirm admission before the final date, your candidature will be cancelled.
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