BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Answered Questions

No, you cannot pursue a B.Tech CSE programme at BITS Pilani with a PCB background as the eligibility criteria for admission to the CSE programme requires Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in your 12th standard, meaning you need to have taken Mathematics as a subject to be eligible. 

Graduates of the B.Tech Biotechnology programme under Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) have diverse career opportunities across various sectors: 1. Industries and Roles: Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare: Positions such as biomedical engineers, microbiologists, laboratory scientists, and R&D scientists are available. Companies like Ranbaxy, Cipla, Biocon, and Serum Institute actively recruit biotechnology professionals.  Agriculture and Food Technology: Roles in agricultural research, food processing, and quality control are prominent. Graduates can work as agricultural engineers, research scientists, farm managers, and food technologists.  Environmental Conservation: Opportunities exist in environmental monitoring, waste management, and sustainability projects. 

Students atBITS Pilani receive a fundamental education in engineering subjects and applied sciences through their B.Tech curriculum design. The programme structure allows students to choose from dual-degree options alongside programme minors and includes mandatory components for research and industrial experiences. The curriculum organizes programs into three academic phases starting with General Science and Core Engineering coursework in the first two years followed by Discipline-Specific coursework in the third year and concluding with Electives as well as an essential Practice School internship during the final year. To earn their degree students need to get at least 160 credit points between necessary classes and optional subjects and research-based work. The grading follows a relative system. Before graduation students at BITS Pilani participate in Practice School-II for a period of seven-and-a-half months to receive practical industrial experience which prepares them for industry employment. 

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus has a career services division that helps the students in navigating their future career journeys. The main goal of this division is to focus on devloping the skills, knowledge, and resources that are needed to make the right decision for their careers. Some of the career services offered to international students at BITS Dubai are given as follows:Career Guidance Career Talks and Workshops Job Assistance Campus Placement Program Annual Career Fairs On-Campus Placement Drive Student Internship Program 

The Placement Cell at BITS Pilani maintains an outstanding reputation because of its strong connections with industries. Over the past academic cycles the placement cell has produced a successful record of placing more than 90% of eligible students across different programs. Throughout recruitment events the institution attracts more than 200 distinguished companies to offer employment positions across technology, consulting and finance domains as well as research roles. Graduates of BITS Pilani receive beginning salary packages worth between INR 8 Lacs to INR 12 Lacs per annum but top performers obtain offers above INR 20 Lacs per annum. The Practice School internship requirement at the institute matches 95% of students with industrial experience which strengthens their ability to find employment. The BITS Pilani Placement Cell stands among the best in India due to its wide-ranging student support system and its active engagement with industries. 

The Computer Science programme at BITS Pilani would be on par or even slightly superior for students specifically interested in the computer Science discipline because of its industry-focused curriculum and well-known practice school programme offering real-world experience. In contrast, IITs may be more suitable for a general engineering background with deep theoretical knowledge in various disciplines.

Lovely Professional University stands out as the best choice of BITS, Manipal, SRM, VIT as well as LPU, that is when the faculty interaction and exposure of the students are paramount. LPU recruits well trained faculty who focus more on practical learning and problem solving, as opposed to mere theory. The campus has very advanced laboratories, maker spaces and projects sponsored by industries that allow students to design, prototype and test actual mechanical systems. First-year internships and industry visits; mentor-driven capstone projects are the assurance of a gradual, real-world exposure of automotive, manufacturing and product-design companies at LPU. Close support of placement, regular in-campus drives and continuing skill workshops (CAD, simulation, manufacturing processes) ensure that the students remain job ready. The cross-disciplinary cooperation and entrepreneurship groups promote productization of ideas, whereas frequent guest lectures by the industry leaders enlarge the perspectives. To students, who appreciate accessible faculty with emphasis on classroom connection to applied engineering and desire sustained professional exposure during their studies, LPU offers a small, progressive setting that hastens student learning, employability and career entry in the field of mechanical engineering.

BITS Pilani allows admission to MBA courses based on CAT/XAT exam scores. Considering the BITS Pilani cutoff 2024, the MBA course percentile stood at 60 for CAT exam at BITS Pilani. Similarly, for XAT exam, the percentile need to get into the institute was 70 for the General All India category candidates. So, as per the cutoff data, candidates with 50 percentile won't be eligible to get admission at BITS Pilani. Check out the 2024 exam-wise cutoffs from the table below:Exam2024CAT (percentile)60XAT (percentile)70

Dear Deepika,For BITS Pilani's MBA in Business Analytics program, candidates are shortlisted for Personal Interviews based on their performance in the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT). The institute determines the BAAT cut-off marks each year, but specific cut-off scores are not publicly disclosed. Final selection considers overall performance in BAAT, Personal Interview, CAT/XAT/GMAT scores (if available), prior work experience, and academic history. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee admission, as the selection process is competitive.Wishing you success in your application process.

 Hi Saeesh,BITS Pilani's Goa campus offers an M.E. in Microelectronics program. Admission is primarily through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores. While specific cutoff scores for the M.E. in Microelectronics aren't publicly disclosed, candidates with GATE scores around 2000 have been considered for admission in the past.Eligibility Criteria:Academic Qualifications: A minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying degree.GATE Score: A valid GATE score in the relevant discipline.Admission Process:Application: Register and apply online through the official BITS Pilani admissions portal.Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on their GATE scores.Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview.Final Selection: Selection is based on academic performance, GATE score, and interview performance.For the most accurate and up-to-date information, I recommend visiting the official BITS Pilani admissions page:Best wishes for your application!