BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Answered Questions

BITS Pilani provides direct admission to the top rank students of all the central and state board, regardless to their Bitsat score. This is not a scheme applicable to rank till 10; but is contained particularly in the Science stream that is (PCM or PCB) where the topper is alone. Under the situation that there are more than four first rank holders in a board, there is a tie-breaking procedure applied by BITS and it will accept a maximum of four candidates. There are also minimum eligibility conditions, i.e. the aggregate you should have in PCM/PCB should be 75% and in each subject 60% is the minimum.

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,  

Admission to M.E. in Biotechnology at BITS Hyderabad is based on the performance in the qualifying examination. The student should have a degree in a relevant field. The admission process also includes a comprehensive examination at the end of the semester.

Yes, it is worth paying for the B.E. in Civil Engineering at BITS Hyderabad. The faculty is good, and the department offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs with an emphasis on fundamental theory and practice in Civil Engineering. The fees are high, but the BITS brand can help you land in prestigious universities or companies. Average packages for Civil Engineering at BITS Hyderabad are around 7-9 LPA. However, consider factors like cost, CG, and opportunities before making a decision.

For reserved category students, admission to Integrated M.Sc. in Economics at BITS Pilani is based on the score obtained in the 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 in the 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.