

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:
|
Fee Component |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition Fee |
INR 30.8L |
NOTE: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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.
BITS Pilani is approved by UGC and through 13 departments, offers UG, PG, PhD courses. Below-mentioned table reflects on the departments under the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani:
| BITS Pilani Departments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | Management | Chemistry |
| Biological Sciences | Pharmacy | Mathematics |
| Physics | Humanities and Social Sciences | Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Computer Science & Information Systems |
| Economics & Finance | - | - |
Yes, BITS Pilani has good record of placements for courses like BTech, MBA and MTech, etc. Highest and average package secured by MBA batch 2026 stood at INR 21.6 LPA and INR 16.15 LPA. Overall average and median salary offered during BITS Pilani placements 2025 was INR 18 LPA and INR 22.17 LPA.
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.
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BITS Pilani BDes Admission Dates 2025
Find below the important BITS Pilani BDes admission dates:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
10 Sep '26 - 30 Nov '26 | NID DAT 2027 Registration DateOngoing |
10 Dec '26 | NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards |
20 Dec '26 | NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.Des |
16 Feb '27 - 28 Feb '27 | NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) - One time Window to Edit Category Certificate |
16 Mar '27 | NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) - Results for B.Des |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
May '26-Jun '26 | Round 2 M Des: Seat Allotment, Payment of Tuition Fees of Semester-I for the Confirmation of Seat & Uploading of DocumentsTentative |
26 May '26 - 31 May '26 | NID B.Des Uploading of Documents and Final Submission of Institute Preference |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
BITS Pilani offers courses at UG, PG and doctorate level. The college offers courses in full-time mode. The courses offered are given below:
At UG level
- BPharma
- BSc
- BTech
- BDes
- BA LLB
At PG level
- MBA
- MTech
- MSc
- MPharma
At Doctoral level
- PhD
The institute also offers Certificate courses.
Students can choose preferred BITSAT exam centre while filling application form. Preferred exam cities have to be selected in order of preference. Based on preferences, exam centres will be given to students.
No, students cannot get admisison without BITSAT. The final selection is based on BITSAT scores. The institute may accept other national level entrance exams. To get more information, students must visit the official website.
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.
BITS Pilani B.DesSeats
| Institutes | Seats |
|---|---|
| BITS Design School | 120 |
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Yes, it is compulsory for students to stay in hostels at BITS Goa. Day-scholar status is rarely granted in case of genuine medical, psychological, or financial reasons. It is restricted to exceptional cases where a student's parents or close legal guardians reside locally in the immediate area.
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BITS Pilani is a residential campus; therefore, all candidates are required to stay in hostels. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the BITS Pilani hostel fees 2026:
| Components | First Semester | Second Semester | *Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel fee | INR 36,000 | INR 18,000 | |
| Mess & Electricity advance | 10,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 |
*Summer term is only valid for registered students. Mess fee will be payable at the beginning of each semester/term and ad
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Students seeking admission to First Degree courses, will get semester tuition fee waivers of 10 to 100% in the form of merit- or merit-cum need based scholarships. Further details are given below:
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 the 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% of students | 10% of the total tuition fee |
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