BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Answered Questions

According to student reviews on unofficial sources, both BIT Pilani Dubai and Manipal Dubai are the best universities in Dubai for pursuing UG, PG, and certificate courses. But when it comes to courses like engineering, Bits Pilani offers better opportunities to international students as compared to Manipal Dubai. As an international student, choosing Bits Pilani over Manipal will provide top-notch faculty, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries.

Yes, BITS powered by Sunstone provides scholarship worth up to INR 10 crore. The institute provides scholarships to meritorious students, prolific athletes and other achievers. The scholarship are financial aid offered to students which helps them in paying the course fee.

BITS Pilani does not have any reservation policy for OBC or any other category. The admission is purely based on merit and the score obtained in BITSAT, the entrance exam conducted by BITS Pilani. The JEE Mains rank is not considered for admission to BITS Pilani.The cutoff for B.Tech CSE at BITS Pilani is very high, as it is one of the most sought-after courses. The cutoff for the year 2023 was 320 out of 390 marks in BITSAT. The cutoff for the year 2024 is not yet announced, but it is expected to be around the same range or higher.Therefore, to get admission to B.Tech CSE at BITS Pilani, you need to score very well in BITSAT and have a good academic record in 12th standard. The JEE Mains rank will not help you in this casYou can check the official website of BITS Pilani for more details and updates on the admission process. You can also apply online for the courses offered by the university.

BITS Pilani admissions are based on student's performance in the all-India entrance examination called BITS Admission Test (BITSAT), held at BITS authorized test centres. Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) is an entrance exam conducted by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, for admissions to undergraduate engineering courses (BE) at its three campuses located at Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad. For BITS Goa M.Tech admissions, the entrance exam accepted is GATE.

No, you cannot get direct admission in BITS Pilani for any of its programmes, unless you are a first rank student of your board examination. BITS Pilani conducts its own entrance exam, BITSAT, for admission to its B.Tech programmes, and you need to score above the cut-off marks for the programme of your choice. You can visit the official website of BITS Pilani for more details and updates on the admission process.

To prepare for B.Tech admission at BITS Pilani, you need to follow these steps:- Apply for the BITSAT exam, which is conducted by BITS Pilani every year. You can apply online by visiting the official website.- Prepare for the BITSAT exam, which consists of 150 multiple choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, and Logical Reasoning. The duration of the exam is 3 hours. You can check the syllabus, exam pattern, and sample papers here.- Appear for the BITSAT exam, which will be held between 19 and 30 April 2024 (tentatively) at various centres across India and abroad. You will need to score above the cut-off marks for the B.Tech programme of your choice at BITS Pilani. The cut-off marks vary every year depending on the number of applicants and the difficulty level of the exam. You can check the previous years' cut-off marks here.- Participate in the BITSAT counselling, which will be conducted online after the declaration of the BITSAT results. You will need to fill your preferences for the programmes and campuses of BITS Pilani. You will be allotted a seat based on your rank, preferences, and availability of seats. You can check the counselling procedure and schedule here.- Confirm your admission by paying the fee and submitting the required documents. You can check the fee structure and the list of documents here.

According to the BITS Pilani website, the eligibility criteria for admission to its Integrated First-Degree Programmes (B.E. and M.Sc.) are as follows: You should have passed the 12th class examination of 10+2 system from a recognised Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English.You should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects in the 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.You should have appeared for the BITSAT-2024 test and scored above the cut-off marks for the programme of your choice.The cut-off marks for BITSAT-2024 have not been announced yet, but based on the previous years' data, the cut-off marks for B.E. programmes at BITS Pilani campus ranged from 255 to 383. Therefore, with 220 marks, you may not be eligible for admission to BITS Pilani campus. However, you may still have a chance to get admission to other BITS campuses, such as BITS Goa, BITS Hyderabad, or BITS Dubai, depending on the availability of seats and the cut-off marks for those campuses.Alternatively, if you are a first rank student of your board examination, you can get direct admission to the programme of your choice at BITS Pilani, irrespective of your BITSAT score.

The course fees for four years BTech in BITS Pilani Hyderabad are as follows: Admission Fees: Rs. 43,800/- (one-time payment at the time of admission)Semester/Term Fees: Rs. 2,45,000/- per semester and Rs. 85,700/- per summer termStudent's Union Fee: Rs. 450/- per yearStudent's Aid Fund: Rs. 225/- per yearHostel Fee: Rs. 25,250/- per semester and Rs. 12,625/- per summer term (for on-campus students only)Mess and Electricity Advance: Rs. 10,000/- per semester and Rs. 5,000/- per summer term (payable at the beginning of each semester/term and adjustable at the end of the same) Other Advances: Rs. 12,000/- per semester (payable at the beginning of each semester and adjustable at the end of the same) Institute Caution Deposit: Rs. 3,000/- (refundable at the end of the programme)The total tuition fee for four years is Rs. 19,94,000/- (excluding the admission fee, hostel fee, mess and electricity advance, other advances, and institute caution deposit). However, the tuition fee may increase by 5% every year for the subsequent batches. The institute also offers various scholarships and financial aid schemes to support the deserving and needy students. You can check the eligibility and application process for these schemes on the official website of BITS Pilani.

BITS Pilani BTech placements for the batch of 2023 were very impressive. The average package offered was INR 30.37 LPA and the highest package was INR 60.75 LPA. A total of 109 recruiters visited the campus and offered 329 full-time offers and 287 pre-placement offers to the students. Some of the top recruiters were Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Visa, Adobe, and Cisco. The placements were conducted for various branches such as IT, Non-Tech, Electronics, Core, and Others.