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New Delhi, Updated on Jul 28, 2025 17:18 IST

BITS Pilani hosted Convocation at its Goa campus awarding degrees to 968 students across BE, MSc, ME, and PhD programmes. In total, 17,014 degrees were conferred across all campuses including those under WILP.

BITS Pilani Convocation 2025

BITS Pilani Convocation 2025

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani celebrated Convocation at its Goa campus. Total of 968 students from BE, MSc, ME, and PhD programmes received their degrees at Goa campus. Across all BITS Pilani campuses, including Work Integrated Learning Programs, 17,014 degrees were awarded. This convocation was graced by presence of Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary to Government of India, Department of Science & Technology as Chief Guest, alongside Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani.

This year’s graduating cohort reflected BITS Pilani’s strong commitment to inclusivity, with 4,563 women earning degrees across all programmes and campuses, accounting for 26.8% of total graduates. At Goa campus, a record 48 women were awarded PhDs, making up 46.3% of doctoral recipients.

Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, said, “Institutions like BITS Pilani are at the forefront of shaping a research-driven, innovation-led future for India. As graduates of this esteemed institution, you carry the responsibility to not only excel in your careers but also to contribute meaningfully to society and the nation. With the right mindset, scientific rigor, and a deep commitment to ethical leadership, you are well-equipped to solve the grand challenges of our time.”

Professor V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani in his address emphasised, "Today marks not just the culmination of your academic journey, but the beginning of your impact journey. As BITSians, you are equipped not just with technical knowledge, but with values, resilience, and a spirit of innovation. Go forth and be the architects of change, because true success lies in the positive difference you create in the world around you”

Professor Suman Kundu, Director of K K Birla Goa campus, expressed his pride in the graduating class: "At BITS Pilani, we believe that education is not just about acquiring degrees, but about cultivating curiosity, character, and a commitment to serve society. As you step into a world full of change and possibility, carry forward the values of excellence, empathy, and innovation. Let this be the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of learning and impact.”

Q:   Is BITS Pilani good for placements?
A:

Yes, BITS Pilani has good record of placements for its BTech, MBA and MTech courses. The placements are going on for the Class of 2025. As of now, the highest and average package offered to the MBA BA students during BITS Pilani placements in 2025 stood at INR 21.6 LPA and INR 14.36 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of BITS Pilani placements for the MBA Buisness Analytics Class of 2025 are presented below:

Particulars

MBA BA Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest package

INR 21.6 LPA

Average package

INR 14.63 LPA

Median package

INR 14.64 LPA

The key highlights of the overall BITS Pilani placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Statistics (2024)

Average Package (Domestic)

INR 19.70 LPA

Median Package (Domestic)

INR 16.15 LPA

Total Companies

350

Student Registered (First Degree)

852

Student Placed (First Degree)

705

Placement Rate (First Degree)

82.75%

Student Registered (Higher Degree)

360

Student Placed (Higher Degree)

265

Placement Rate (Higher Degree)

73.61%

Total Registered (FD+ HD)

1,212

Total Placed (FD+HD)

970

Placement Rate (FD+HD)

80.03%

Q:   What are the placements like at BITS Pilani? Are they really as bad as people say, or is there something that I am missing?
A:

The placements are good at BITS Pilani. The placements are going on for the batch passing out in 2025. As per the latest report, the highest and average package offered to the MBA (Business Analytics) batch 2025 so far stood at INR 21.6 LPA and INR 14.63 LPA, respectively. Further, the median package offered so far stood at INR 14.64 LPA. The key highlights of BITS Pilani placements for the MBA Buisness Analytics Class of 2025 are presented below:

Particulars

MBA BA Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest package

INR 21.6 LPA

Average package

INR 14.63 LPA

Median package

INR 14.64 LPA

The key highlights of the overall BITS Pilani placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Average Package (Domestic)

INR 19.70 LPA

Median Package (Domestic)

INR 16.15 LPA

Total Companies

350

Student Registered (First Degree)

852

Student Placed (First Degree)

705

Placement Rate (First Degree)

82.75%

Student Registered (Higher Degree)

360

Student Placed (Higher Degree)

265

Placement Rate (Higher Degree)

73.61%

Total Registered (FD+ HD)

1,212

Total Placed (FD+HD)

970

Placement Rate (FD+HD)

80.03%

Q:   How was BITS Pilani BTech placements?
A:

According to media reports, BITS Pilani campuses have recorded a rise of 32.62% in the median salary during the placements drive for the 2023 batch. BITS Pilani has not released the course-wise placement data for 2023. However, the median package offered during BITS Pilani placements for the 2023 batch stood at INR 30 LPA. Further, the overall average package offered was INR 30.37 LPA, during BITS Pilani placements 2023.

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