BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Answered Questions

Yes, the B.Sc. in Data Science and AI by BITS Pilani is a recognised degree. The Ministry of Education, Government of India, granted the status of Institution of Eminence (IoE) to BITS Pilani under the notification dated 14 October 2020. BITS Pilani, being an IoE, is empowered to conduct degree programmes in online mode as per the guidelines of the UGC.

BITS Pilani offers the following scholarships to B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering students:
1. Merit Scholarship: It is awarded to students who have excelled in their academics.
2. Need-Based Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who are in need of financial assistance.
3. Scholarship for Higher Degree: This scholarship is awarded to students who pursue higher education after completing their undergraduate degree.
4. Other scholarships: There are various other scholarships available, such as the BITSAA Scholarship, the Aditya Birla Scholarship, and the Vasant J. Sheth Memorial Scholarship, among others.

Admission criteria for M.E. in Mechanical Engineering at BITS Pilani includes:- Integrated First Degree: B.E Mechanical, B.E Manufacturing- Higher Degree: ME Mechanical Engineering, ME Manufacturing Systems Engineering, ME Design Engineering- Doctoral: PhD

No, you cannot take BITSAT in 2026 if you passed the 12th grade in 2024. The eligibility criteria for BITSAT allows candidates to appear only in the year they pass their 12th and the subsequent year. For VITEEE, you can appear in 2026 if you passed your 12th in 2024, as it allows candidates to appear in the year they passed or the following year,  

Placement Rate for ECE: 95%
Overall Placement Rate: 90%
the highest Package: INR 60.75 LPA
Average Package: INR 30.37 LPA
Median Package: INR 30 LPA
Some of the companies visiting the campus for EEE/ECE include:
- Texas Instruments
- Grey Orange Robotics
- Bitmapper
- HP
- Nokia Siemens
- Tejas Networks
- Cisco
- Gram Power
- Harman International.

Yes, there is an entrance exam required for admission to Integrated M.Sc. in Economics at BITS Pilani. The exam is called BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test), which is a computer-based online test conducted by BITS Pilani. The merit position of the candidate will be based on the score obtained in this test.

The admission criteria for Integrated M.Sc. in Economics at BITS Pilani is based on the score obtained by the candidate in a Computer-based Online Test (BITSAT) conducted by BITS, Pilani. Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English, with a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.

No, direct admission to the BITS Pilani Integrated M.Sc. in Economics programme is not available. Admission is based on merit, and candidates must take the Computer-based Online Test (BITSAT) conducted by BITS Pilani. The merit position is determined by the score obtained in the test, and candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects in their 12th examination.

To get admission to Integrated M.Sc. in Economics at BITS Pilani, candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with adequate proficiency in English. Admissions will be made purely on merit, based on the score obtained by the candidate in a Computer-based Online Test (BITSAT) conducted by BITS, Pilani. The candidates should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.