

BITS Pilani BDes Eligibility & Highlights 2025
BITS Pilani BDes course is offered through its design school. It is a full-time programme. BITS Pilani BDes admission is based on scores obtained by candidates in the BITSAT/NID Entrance Exam. This four-year course is divided into eight semesters, with two semesters per year. Candidates seeking admission to BDes at BITS Pilani are required to furnish the below eligibility:
Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 pass with at least 45% aggregate. The mentioned aggregate is as per unofficial sources and hence, is indicative.
Fees 2025
There are multiple components included in the fee for BITS Pilani courses, such as hostel fees, tuition fees, security deposits, etc. BITS Pilani fee structure 2025 is mentioned in the table below:
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Fee Component |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition Fee |
INR 40 lakh |
NOTE: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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. 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 26 LPA |
Average package | INR 16.57 LPA |
Median package | INR 18 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% |
Yes, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is a decent choice for BPharm. The institute has been ranked 5th position by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF 2022) in the Pharmacy category. In 2021, BITS Pilani was ranked 3rd position by the NIRF. Talking about BITS Pilani placements, the median package stood at INR 30 LPA during BITS Pilani placements 2023. Further, the overall average package recorded during BITS Pilani placements 2023 stood at INR 30.37 LPA.
There are multiple courses offered by BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science. These courses are offered at the UG and PG levels in the course field, such as Engineering etc.., among others. Check below the table to know the detailed course-wise eligibility for some popular courses:
| Courses | Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| BE | Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate |
| BPharma | Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate |
| MSc | BSc or equivalent with a minimum 75% aggregate |
| ME | ME/ MPharm from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 60% aggregate |
| MPharm | ME/ MPharm from a recognised institute with a minimum of 60% aggregate |
| MBA | BE/ BTech/ BPharm/ BArch/ MCA/ MSc or ant first-degree course with 60% aggregate |
| PhD | MBA or equivalent two-year Management course with a minimum aggregate of 65% |
To get admission into the affiliated colleges of BITS Pilani via BITSAT, a candidate must have attained the minimum cutoff rank as per the cutoff list. The lowest closing rank has been released for B.Pharma course. The lowest cutoff rank stood at 161 for BITS Hyderabad, for the General All India category candidates.
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BITS Pilani BDes Admission Dates 2025
Find below the important BITS Pilani BDes admission dates:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
8 Mar '26 | NID Mains Exam: M.Des Studio Test |
21 Mar '26 - 1 Apr '26 | NID Mains Exam: M.Des Interview |
7 Apr '26 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results for B.Des |
7 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results Recheck for B.Des |
Apr '26 | NID DAT 2026 (Mains) - Issue of Admit Cards for B.DesTentative |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
24 Feb '26 | NID Mains Exam: M.Des Admit card |
12 Feb '26 - 14 Feb '26 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results Recheck for M.Des |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
If you belong to the General AI category, yes, you will get admission to BITS Pilani with a BITSAT cutoff score of 220. However, the course and specialisation choice might vary as per the cutoff score released by the institute. In 2025, the list of courses and specialisations available for admission upto a cutoff score of 229 are tabulated below for General AI quota.
Course | 2025 |
168 | |
181 | |
189 | |
203 | |
203 | |
203 | |
206 | |
208 | |
209 | |
210 | |
211 | |
212 | |
212 | |
223 | |
225 | |
225 | |
229 |
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.
The semester/ term BITS Pilani fee for integrated first degree and higher degree courses is Rs 2,31,500 for the first and second semesters. On the other hand, the BITS Pilani fee for PhD programmes is Rs 21,850 for full-time candidates and Rs 43,700 for part-time candidates for the first two semesters.
Another significant aspect that makes BITS Pilani worth it is the Practice School programme wherein you will get a summer and last semester internship based on your CGPA without an interview.
For BITS Pilani ME admission, students are required to clear UG with minimum 60% score. BITS Pilani ME programme is offered across 14 specialisations in a full-time mode. The duration of the course is two years, which is spread across four semesters. The course is offered under BITS Pilani higher degree courses and is completely entrance-based.
BITS Pilani B.DesSeats
| Institutes | Seats |
|---|---|
| BITS Design School | 120 |
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The fee structure at BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus for programs like B.E. or integrated degrees includes a tuition fee of about ₹2,75,000 per semester and a one-time admission fee of around ₹60,500. Students also pay hostel charges (about ₹32,700 per semester) and mess or other advances. The tota
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