BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Answered Questions

BITS Pilani looks into M.E. CGPA for placements rather than 10th, 12th, or graduation marks. However, overall academic performance may be taken into consideration in some cases:Cut-off for specific companies: There are certain companies that have strict minimum CGPA cut-offs for eligibility in their recruitment process. These cut-offs vary company-wise and are quite often on the higher side than the institute's average cut-off.Interview shortlisting: although the CGPA remains the most important criterion, a student can get an interview call based on other parameters like projects, extra-curricular activities, and aptitude test performance.

Tabulated below is a comparison between the MBA courses at SVNIT, Surat and BITS Pilani based on fees and Shiksha rating:College/UniversityFeesShiksha RatingMBA at SVNITINR 2.1 lakh-MBA at BITS PilaniINR 2.4 lakh - INR 10.4 lakh4.2/5Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

The BITS Pilani cutoff for BE courses at the UG level is released for Round 1. The BITSAT cutoff 2024 ranged between 161 and 327 for General AI students, wherein, the most sought-after course was BTech in Computer Science and the least sought-after course was Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.). Similarly, for OBC AI category candidates, the most demanding course was CSE with a Round 1 score of 298. Candidates can see the table below to check out BITS Pilani BE cutoff 2024 for candidates under General AI quotas:Course2024B.E. in Chemical Engineering247B.E. in Civil Engineering238Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics249Integrated M.Sc. in Physics248B.E. in Chemical Engineering239B.E. in Computer Science301B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering278B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering270Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry236Integrated M.Sc. in Economics263B.E. in Mechanical Engineering254Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences234B.E. in Computer Science327B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering292B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering282B.E. in Mechanical Engineering266B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering243Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)165Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences236Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry241Integrated M.Sc. in Economics271Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics256Integrated M.Sc. in Physics254B.E. in Civil Engineering235B.E. in Computer Science298B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering275B.E. in Mechanical Engineering251B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering270B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering284B.E. in Chemical Engineering238Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics247Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics245B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering287Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences234Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry235Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics261Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)161B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering314B.E. in Mathematics and Computing293B.E. in Mathematics and Computing295B.E. in Mathematics and Computing318

BITS Hyderabad cutoff 2024 has been released across various BE specialisations in the form of Round 1, including the seven iterations. BITS Hyderabad BE cutoff 2024 ranged between,  161 and 298 for the General AI category candidates, wherein, the top courses with the highest score needed were B.E. in Computer Science (298), B.E. in Mathematics and Computing (293), and B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (284). For a detailed BITS Pilani Hyderabad cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 1 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the AI Quota.  Course2024B.E. in Civil Engineering235B.E. in Computer Science298B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering275B.E. in Mechanical Engineering251B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering270B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering284B.E. in Chemical Engineering238Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics247Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics245Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences234Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry235Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics261Integrated9 of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)161B.E. in Mathematics and Computing293

Admission to BITS Pilani Goa is conducted through BITSAT scores. Based on the scores, the BITS GOA cutoff 2024 is released for the Round 1 including the seven iterations for the candidates seeking admission to BE courses. As per the cutoff released, the required score to get admission to BE in Computer Science is 301 under General All India category, which is also the most sought-after specialisation in 2024 at BITS Goa. For more information, check out category-wise BITS Goa CS cutoff 2024 from the table given below:CourseGeneralB.E. in Computer Science301

WILP M.Tech in Software Engineering offered by BITS, Pilani, and the Minor Degree in AI from IIT Ropar both of which are goal-dependent. Working professionals whose careers are directly growing toward their goals in software engineering will find BITS Pilani WILP M.Tech best suited for them. It is quite flexible to work through while doing the course, and the industry reputation for the same is also decent. An AI minor from IIT Ropar would be more suited for those with a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. With the brand value of an IIT, it definitely will help pursue research-related or specialised job profiles related to AI. If the focus is toward software engineering and career growth without a break in the job, then BITS Pilani is good.

Both BITS Pilani and Shri Venkateshwar University are good colleges, but they have their own strengths and weaknesses. However, BITS Pilani is a more reputable and well-established university in comparison to Shri Venkateshwar University. BITS Pilani is one of the top engineering colleges in India, known for its academic excellence and strong industry links. The campus infrastructure is excellent, and the faculty is highly qualified and experienced. The college has a strong focus on research and innovation, and students are encouraged to participate in various research projects. The college has a good placement record, and top companies visit the campus for recruitment. On the other hand, Shri Venkateshwara University is a young institution and might not have BITS Pilani's degree of industry acclaim or its alumni network. Ultimately, the decision should be based on student's personal preferences and career goals. Candidates should visit both colleges, talk to current students and alumni, and gather as much information as possible before making a decision. 

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani is accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade and approved by the UGC. Internationally, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is ranked 801-850 by the QS World University Rankings 2025 under the 'World University' category. The deemed university is ranked 20 and 25 under the 'University' and 'Engineering' by the NIRF 2023 Rankings. The BTech fees at BITS Pilani is usually high in comparison to other universities because of several reasons. Some of the reasons include strong reputation, highly qualified facilities who are expertise in their own field, promoting research and development in various fields and excellent infrastructure which includes state-of-the-art labs, libraries, sports facilities, and accommodation facilities. Many students get attracted to pursue BTech at BITS Pilani irrespective of higher fees due to the strong and top quality education provided by the university which help the graduates to placed in top companies. 

Bits Pilani and DTU are one of the best ranked universities present in India. Both of the university offers B.Tech and M.Tech courses to students under the top most and experienced faculty members. They have good infrastructures and offer a great experience to students through faculty and student exchange programmes. The placements are great in both the universities and both the universities offer scholarships to various course students. So which one is the best university depends on what the student is searching for in a particular university.