Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani is a Deemed-to-be University and an Institution of Eminence recognized by the Government of India.

BITS Pilani is one of India's prominent institutions for higher education in Engineering, Sciences, Pharmacy, Management, Research and interdisciplinary studies.

BITS has its flagship campus at Pilani, Rajasthan, along with its major Indian campuses at K. K. Birla Goa and Hyderabad. Its broader academic ecosystem also includes institutions and schools in Mumbai, as well as the international campus in Dubai.

For regular First Degree programmes, BITS follows a predominantly merit-based admission system, with BITSAT being the principal entrance route for B.E., M.Sc. and B.Pharm. programmes at the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses.

BITS' latest NAAC accreditation is A++ with a CGPA of 3.68/4.00, valid for five years from 29 November 2024.

NIRF 2024

According to BITS Pilani's published institutional information:

BITS Pilani is also recognized as an Institution of Eminence.

Other institutional and international rankings may also be highlighted, but the ranking organization and year should always be clearly mentioned.

BITS Pilani's major Indian First Degree campuses are:

• BITS Pilani – Pilani Campus

• BITS Pilani – K. K. Birla Goa Campus

• BITS Pilani – Hyderabad Campus

The Mumbai Campus is part of the wider BITS academic ecosystem and houses institutions including BITSoM, BITS Law School and BITS Design School.

Location

Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan – 333031

About the Pilani Campus

The Pilani Campus is the flagship campus of Birla Institute of Technology and Science and is the principal campus associated with the BITS Pilani name.

The campus provides a residential academic environment with facilities for engineering, science, pharmacy, research, entrepreneurship, innovation and student activities.

Campus Environment

The Pilani campus includes:

• Academic buildings

• Classrooms and lecture halls

• Laboratories

• Research facilities

• Central library

• Boys' and girls' hostels

• Dining facilities

• Sports facilities

• Gymnasium

• Student activity centres

• Medical facilities

• Auditorium

• Cultural spaces

• Innovation and entrepreneurship facilities

• Computing and ICT infrastructure

Pilani Campus Courses

B.E. Programmes

• B.E. Chemical Engineering

• B.E. Civil Engineering

• B.E. Computer Science

• B.E. Electrical & Electronics

• B.E. Electronics & Communication

• B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation

• B.E. Mathematics & Computing

• B.E. Mechanical Engineering

• B.E. Manufacturing Engineering

• B.E. Environmental & Sustainability Engineering

B.Pharm.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy

Integrated M.Sc. Programmes

• M.Sc. Biological Sciences

• M.Sc. Chemistry

• M.Sc. Economics

• M.Sc. Mathematics

• M.Sc. Physics

• M.Sc. General Studies

• M.Sc. Semiconductor & Nanoscience

Programme availability is subject to the applicable BITS admission year and official programme list.

Admission to Pilani Campus

Admission to regular First Degree programmes is primarily through BITSAT.

Students participate in the common BITSAT admission process and subsequently provide their programme and campus preferences.

Location

Zuarinagar, Sancoale, Goa – 403726

The Goa campus is situated near the Zuari River and is approximately 7 km from Goa Airport according to the campus's own description.

Established

2004

Campus Area

180 acres

Campus Environment

The BITS Pilani Goa campus is a residential campus with:

• Academic buildings

• Laboratories

• Classrooms

• Library

• Auditorium

• Hostels

• Sports facilities

• Student Activity Centre

• Medical facilities

• Dining facilities

• Internet connectivity

• Shopping facilities

The campus is located in a green and scenic environment overlooking the Zuari River.

BITS Pilani Goa Courses

B.E. Programmes

• B.E. Chemical Engineering

• B.E. Computer Science

• B.E. Electrical & Electronics

• B.E. Electronics & Communication

• B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation

• B.E. Electronics & Computer Engineering

• B.E. Mathematics & Computing

• B.E. Mechanical Engineering

• B.E. Environmental & Sustainability Engineering

Integrated M.Sc. Programmes

• M.Sc. Biological Sciences

• M.Sc. Chemistry

• M.Sc. Economics

• M.Sc. Mathematics

• M.Sc. Physics

• M.Sc. Semiconductor & Nanoscience

Location

Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet Mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana

Established

2008

Campus Area

200 acres

BITS Hyderabad is a fully residential campus with more than 6,200 students and around 300 faculty members according to the campus's published information.

Campus Environment

The Hyderabad campus includes:

• Academic buildings

• Laboratories

• Lecture theatres

• Library

• Auditorium

• Student activity spaces

• Sports facilities

• Residential hostels

• ICT infrastructure

• Research facilities

BITS Pilani Hyderabad Courses

B.E. Programmes

• B.E. Chemical Engineering

• B.E. Civil Engineering

• B.E. Computer Science

• B.E. Electrical & Electronics

• B.E. Electronics & Communication

• B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation

• B.E. Mathematics & Computing

• B.E. Mechanical Engineering

• B.E. Environmental & Sustainability Engineering

• B.E. Pharmaceutical Engineering

Integrated M.Sc. Programmes

• M.Sc. Biological Sciences

• M.Sc. Chemistry

• M.Sc. Economics

• M.Sc. Mathematics

• M.Sc. Physics

• M.Sc. Semiconductor & Nanoscience

Important Difference

The Mumbai Campus should be presented separately from the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad First Degree campuses.

The Mumbai campus is associated with:

• BITS School of Management (BITSoM)

• BITS Law School

• BITS Design School

The Mumbai campus is a digital-first, residential academic environment with facilities including academic spaces, library, startup incubation facilities, hybrid classrooms, event spaces, sports facilities, gymnasium and cafeteria.

The new Mumbai campus is spread across approximately 63 acres and was inaugurated in February 2024.

Programme

Two-Year Full-Time Residential MBA

BITSoM is a BITS Pilani institution offering a residential MBA programme in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Admission

Admission to BITSoM is separate from BITSAT First Degree admission.

2026–27 MBA Fee

BITS Law School offers legal education through the Mumbai campus.

Programmes

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

• B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

Published third-party 2026 fee information lists approximately:

Programme

B.Des. (Hons.)

2026 Fee Information

Residence fees include housing, meals and access to sports facilities. Fees may be revised annually.

BITS Pilani's academic programmes can broadly be divided into:

• First Degree Programmes

• Higher Degree Programmes

• Doctoral Programmes

• Management programmes

• Other professional programmes through its associated schools

B.E. Programmes

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Science

• Electrical & Electronics

• Electronics & Communication

• Electronics & Instrumentation

• Electronics & Computer Engineering

• Mathematics & Computing

• Mechanical Engineering

• Environmental & Sustainability Engineering

• Pharmaceutical Engineering

• Manufacturing Engineering

Programme availability varies by campus.

B.Pharm.

Bachelor of Pharmacy

The First Degree structure includes B.Pharm. at the applicable Pilani and Hyderabad campuses.

• Biological Sciences

• Chemistry

• Economics

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Semiconductor & Nanoscience

• General Studies

The availability of individual M.Sc. programmes varies by campus.

BITS Pilani offers postgraduate Higher Degree programmes including:

• M.E.

• M.Pharm.

Admission may be through BITS HD, GATE/GPAT or other applicable admission routes depending on the programme.

BITS Pilani offers doctoral programmes across multiple disciplines, including:

• Biological Sciences

• Chemical Engineering

• Chemistry

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Science & Information Systems

• Economics & Finance

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• Humanities & Social Sciences

• Management

• Mathematics

• Mechanical Engineering

• Pharmacy

• Physics

BITSAT 2026

For regular First Degree programmes at the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses, the principal entrance examination is:

BITS Admission Test – BITSAT

BITSAT is a computer-based examination for admission to:

• B.E.

• M.Sc.

• B.Pharm.

The application fee is non-refundable/non-transferable subject to the applicable BITS rules.

For the 2026 First Degree admission cycle, the general academic criteria included:

• Class 12 qualification with the required subjects

• Minimum 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology, as applicable

• Minimum 60% individually in each relevant subject

• Candidates must satisfy applicable year-of-passing and subject requirements

Eligibility can differ according to the programme and applicant category. Students should always check the latest official admission brochure.

Step 1

Complete the BITSAT application.

Step 2

Appear for BITSAT.

Step 3

Receive the BITSAT score.

Step 4

Submit the required Class 12 information and programme/campus preferences.

Step 5

BITS prepares the admission merit list according to its admission rules.

Step 6

Admission iterations are conducted.

Step 7

Students accept the allotted programme/campus and pay the required fees.

Step 8

Complete reporting and admission formalities.

BITS also provides a separate Board Toppers admission route for eligible first-rank students of State/Central Boards, subject to the applicable rules.

For regular B.E., M.Sc. and B.Pharm. First Degree programmes, the published 2026–27 fee schedule applies to the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses.

For students admitted in 2026–27, the published semester tuition schedule is:

Hostel fees may also be revised, and summer-term/Practice School charges may apply where applicable.

For regular First Degree programmes, BITS does not publish separate tuition fees for individual branches. The published tuition schedule applies across the First Degree programme structure at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.

For regular First Degree programmes:

• Hostel: ₹36,000 per semester

• Mess & Electricity Advance: ₹10,000 per semester

• Other Advance: ₹12,000 per semester

These charges are part of the published 2026–27 fee structure for Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.

BITS has placement activities across its campuses, supported by its centralized academic ecosystem and campus-specific placement operations.

The Practice School programme also provides students with substantial industry exposure as part of their academic journey.

2024–25 Placement Highlights

Published placement information reports:

• 2,490+ students placed

• 615+ recruiters

• ₹19.05 LPA overall median salary

• ₹22.28 LPA overall average salary

The published placement material also reports hiring activity across technology, finance, consulting, electronics, manufacturing and other sectors.

BITS Goa reports recruitment from organizations including Google, Microsoft, DE Shaw, Arcesium, Cohesity and Rubrik. Hyderabad also reports recruitment across technology, finance, semiconductor, EPC and startup sectors.

The Practice School programme is one of BITS Pilani's distinctive academic features.

Students receive opportunities to gain industry exposure as part of their academic programme.

The programme enables students to experience professional work environments and apply academic knowledge in practical settings.

Pilani Campus

The Pilani campus provides:

• Boys' and girls' hostels

• Dining facilities

• Library

• Laboratories

• Sports facilities

• Medical facilities

• Student activity areas

• Academic buildings

• Cultural spaces

• Research facilities

Goa Campus

The Goa campus provides:

• Boys' and girls' hostels

• Dining facilities

• Student Activity Centre

• Medical Centre

• Sports facilities

• Library

• Laboratories

• Internet connectivity

• Shopping facilities

• Academic buildings

• Auditorium

The campus is surrounded by greenery and overlooks the Zuari River.

Hyderabad Campus

The Hyderabad campus provides:

• Hostels

• Dining facilities

• Laboratories

• Library

• Lecture theatres

• Auditorium

• Sports infrastructure

• Student activity areas

• Research facilities

The campus is spread across approximately 200 acres and is fully residential.

Mumbai Campus

The Mumbai campus includes:

• Library

• Startup incubation centre

• Hybrid-learning classrooms

• Event hall

• Video/podcast studios

• Collaboration spaces

• Sports facilities

• Gymnasium

• Cafeteria

• Residential accommodation

Academic Environment

BITS follows a flexible and interdisciplinary academic structure.

Students can explore subjects beyond their primary discipline, while eligible students in certain Integrated M.Sc. programmes can pursue dual-degree pathways based on academic performance and applicable institutional rules.

Student Life

Students can participate in:

• Technical clubs

• Cultural activities

• Sports

• Entrepreneurship

• Research

• Innovation

• Student organisations

• Internships

• Practice School

• Technical festivals

• Cultural festivals

Research Environment

BITS has academic departments and research activities across:

• Engineering

• Sciences

• Pharmacy

• Management

• Humanities

• Interdisciplinary areas

Entrepreneurship

BITS promotes entrepreneurship, innovation and startup development through its academic ecosystem and incubation initiatives.

Academic Exposure

BITS provides an academic environment focused on engineering, science, research and interdisciplinary education.

Industry Exposure

The Practice School programme provides structured industry exposure during the academic journey.

Campus Life

Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad offer residential campus experiences with student clubs, sports, cultural activities and academic facilities.

Research

The university has research activity across engineering, science, pharmacy, management and interdisciplinary disciplines.

Entrepreneurship

BITS has a strong institutional focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and startup development.

Admission

First Degree admission is primarily through BITSAT, with specified alternative pathways such as Board Toppers and international admission schemes.

Placements

The university's published 2024–25 placement highlights report:

• 2,490+ students placed

• 615+ recruiters

• ₹19.05 LPA overall median salary

• ₹22.28 LPA overall average salary

Note: These are editorial descriptions by Career Comrade and are not official ratings issued by BITS Pilani.

BITS provides scholarship and financial-assistance opportunities, including merit and need-based support.

Scholarship eligibility and amounts depend on the applicable admission-year rules and student performance.

Students should check the official BITS admissions information for the latest scholarship criteria.

The official BITS admissions website states that the 2026–27 First Degree admission cycle is closed.