Department of Management, BITS Pilani, primarily admits students to its MBA Business Analytics program based on its own entrance test, BAAT. CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are not mandatory but are considered if available as part of the overall evaluation.

  • Candidates must apply through the official website of BITS Pilani by filling out the application form by February 16, 2026.
  • BAAT for admission to BITS Pilani MBA will be conducted on March 29, 2026.
  • BITS Pilani application fee for MBA Business Analytics is INR 3,300

BITS Pilani CAT Cut-off

BITS Pilani MBA Program has a CAT cut-off percentile of 70 for all categories in 2025. The cut-off percentile for 2025 is given below:

Courses CAT Cut-off Percentile
MBA Business Analytics 70

BITS Pilani Year-wise Cut-off

BITS Pilani CAT cut-off for MBA specializations has remained unchanged for the past 3 years. The following graph shows year-wise CAT cut-off for MBA courses at BITS Pilani:
 

BITS Pilani MBA Year-wise Cut off

BITS Pilani MBA Admission 2026

Admission to the MBA Business Analytics program at BITS Pilani is based on:

  • Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT)
  • Personal Interview
  • CAT / XAT / GMAT score (if available).

The admission process for MBA at BITS Pilani is described below in the image:
 

BITS Pilani MBA Admission Process

BITS Pilani vs IIM Amritsar

The cut-off for CAT varies across the colleges. The table below highlights the CAT cut-off percentile 2025 for DOM BITS Pilani and IIM Amritsar for the General Category:

Course BITS Pilani IIM Amritsar
MBA Business Analytics 70 95

Based on the CAT cut-off, getting admission to IIM Amritsar is more difficult than BITS Pilani, as it requires a higher CAT percentile.

BITS Pilani Cut-off FAQs

Ques. Does achieving 70 percentile in the CAT secure admission to BITS Pilani?

Ans. No, the final merit list for admission at BITS Pilani is prepared based on the weightage of the following listed criteria:

Criteria Weightage
Points for entrance exam performance (BAAT) 50
Points for Class XII Marks 5
Points for Qualifying Degree Marks 5
CAT / XAT / GMAT performance 10
Work experience 5
Personal Interview 20
Extempore (at the time of Personal Interview) 5
Total 100

Ques. What other information is required in the MBA application form?

Ans. Apart from personal, educational, and work experience details, applicants must also answer the following three questions in the application form:

  • Why do you want to pursue an MBA in Business Analytics? (Max 300 words)
  • What do you expect to learn while pursuing an MBA in Business Analytics? (Max 300 words)
  • What makes you a suitable candidate for an MBA in Business Analytics? (Max 300 words)

Ques. Is there any provision of direct seat allotment for admission to MBA?

Ans. There is no provision for direct seat allotment in the MBA in Business Analytics program. Admission is competitive, and candidates are selected based on their performance in the entrance test, interview, and other criterias.