BITS Pilani is a private deemed university established in 1964 in Rajasthan. It has been accredited with an A++ Grade by NAAC and has been ranked 7 by Zollege in the Engineering category in 2025.
- Popular Courses: B.E., B.Pharm (Hons.), M.E., and MBA.
- BITS Entrance Exams: BITSAT, BITSHD & BAAT
- MBA CAT Cutoff 2025: 80 percentile
- BITSAT B.E. Cutoff 2025: 203- 304
- MBA Highest Package 2025: INR 21.6 LPA
- MBA Average Package 2025: INR 14.36 LPA
- BITS Pilani Top Recruiters: Accenture, Adobe, EY, Google, HCL and many more.
- BITSAT Session 1 Application Fee: INR 3,600 for male and INR 3,100 for female & transgender candidates.
- BITSAT Session 1 & 2 Application Fee: INR 5,600 for male and INR 4,600 for female & transgender candidates.
- BAAT Application Fee: INR 3300
- PhD Application Fee: INR 2600
BITS Pilani conducts Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT) entrance exam for admission to MBA Business Analytics and BITSAT for BE, BPharm and MSc programs.
The deadline to apply for the BAAT-2026 exam is Feb 23, 2026 and March 16, 2026 for BITSAT. Interested candidates can apply from the links given below.
BITS Pilani Important Dates 2026
BITS Pilani conducts BITS Admission Test (BITSAT) annually for B.E, B.Pharm, and M.Sc programs. Here are the important dates for BITSAT:
| Events |
Date |
| Session 1 Exam Date |
April 15- April 17, 2026 |
| Session 2 Registration Date |
April 20- May 02, 2026 |
| Application Deadline for both sessions |
March 16, 2026 |
| Session 2 Exam Date |
May 24- 26, 2026 |
BITS Pilani Courses and Fees 2026
BITS Pilani offers UG, PG, and PhD programs in various categories such as Engineering, Sciences, Pharmacy and Management. M.E. is the most popular program of the institute.
The details for BITS Pilani Courses & Fees 2026 are mentioned below:
| Courses |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fee(INR) |
| ME |
Graduate in B.E./ B.Tech with 60% marks + GATE/ BITS HD Test |
12.12 Lakhs |
| BE |
10+2 with 75% + BITSAT |
25.29 Lakhs |
| BPharm (Hons.) |
10+2 with 75% + BITSAT |
25.29 Lakhs |
| MBA Business Analytics |
Graduation with 60% marks + BAAT + XAT/ CAT/ GMAT + PI |
12.12 Lakhs |
| MPharm |
Graduation with 60% marks + GPAT or BITS HD Test |
12.12 Lakhs |
| MSc |
Graduation with 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths + BITSAT |
33.5 - 42.8 Lakhs |
| PhD |
Masters Degree with 60% marks + Written Test + Interview |
1.93 Lakhs |
BITS Pilani Admission 2026
BITS Pilani conducts entrance exams such as BITSATA, BITSHD and BAAT for admission to its various courses.
- For admission to MBA Business Analytics, apart from national entrance exams, candidates have to appear for BAAT and Interview.
- For admission to BE, B.Pharm and M.Sc program, candidates have to appear for BITSAT.
- For admission to ME and M.Pharm candidates have to appear for BITS HD Test if they have not cleared GATE/ GPAT cutoff.
The detailed process for BITS Pilani Admission 2026 is as follows:
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BITS Pilani Cutoff
As per BITS Pilani Cutoff 2025, the overall CAT cutoff was 80 percentile for MBA Business Analytics. BITSAT cutoff for General Category for various courses is as follows:
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BITS Pilani Placement
BITS Pilani Placement 2025 report has been released for MBA Business Analytics. The highlights of the BITS Pilani Placement drive are as follows:
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Some of the top recruiters of BITS Pilani are CITI, Vodafone, Accenture, Zomato, KPMG, IBMS, Yes Bank, Concentrix and many more.
BITS Pilani Scholarship 2026
BITS Pilani offers various scholarships, such as merit-based, need-based, assistantship, and fellowship support across First Degree, Higher Degree, and PhD programs. BITS Pilani Scholarship offered are described below.
- Institute Merit & Merit-cum-Need Scholarships (FD Programs) is available to students admitted to the Integrated First Degree program. Overall 25–30% of students receive financial assistance.
- Student Aid Fund provides additional financial support in cases of need. It is generally awarded from the second semester onwards.
- Earn While You Learn Programme (EWYLP)- Enables students to earn while studying through Library assistance, campus services, magazine distribution, supermarket (Akshay), etc.
- Professional Assistantship- Selected students work as laboratory assistants, office helpers, or academic support staff.
- Financial Assistance for M.E. Students - Students receive tuition fee waiver of INR 13,400 per month (during semester).
- PhD Fellowships- All full-time PhD students receive fellowship support for up to 5 years. Students receive INR 37,000 per month initially and annual contingency grant of INR 20,000.
- PhD students also receive international travel support up to INR 1.5 Lakh for presenting research at international conferences.
BITS Pilani Ranking
BITS Pilani has been ranked by various ranking agencies in 2025 for various category. The institute has been ranked 7 by Zollege in the Engineering category in 2025. BITS Pilani rankings are as follows:
| Ranking Agency |
Category |
Rank |
| NIRF |
Overall |
7 |
| Pharmacy |
2 |
| Research |
18 |
| Engineering |
11 |
| IIRF |
Pharmacy |
2 |
| TOI |
Engineering |
1 |
| Outlook |
2 |
| India today |
7 |
| The Week |
7 |
BITS Pilani vs IIT Delhi
BITS Pilani is compared with IIT Delhi across parameters in the table below.
| Particulars |
BITS Pilani |
IIT Delhi |
| Established Year |
1964 |
1961 |
| Flagship Course |
ME |
M.Tech |
| Flagship Fees |
INR 12.12 Lakhs |
INR 3.81 Lakhs |
| Flagship Admission |
Graduate in B.E./ B.Tech with 60% marks + GATE/ BITS HD Test |
Graduation with 60% marks + GATE + Interview |
| MBA Highest Package 2025 |
INR 21.6 LPA |
INR 40.5 LPA |
| MBA Average Package 2025 |
INR 14.36 LPA |
INR 23.4 LPA |
| Top Recruiters |
Accenture, Zomato, KPMG, Yes Bank |
Accenture, Amazon, Delhivery, Hexaware |
BITS Pilani Campus & Infrastructure 2026
BITS Pilani offers well-developed infrastructure and essential amenities to students for good campus life as follows:
- Sports Infrastructure: Facilities for football, cricket, basketball, badminton, tennis, athletics, swimming, water polo, weightlifting, and a fully equipped Health Club.
- Major Events: BOSM (annual inter-university sports meet), OASIS (cultural fest), and APOGEE (academic festival).
- Student Clubs: Active clubs in music, dance, drama, photography, creative arts, press, and language societies by the Students’ Union.
- Cultural & Community Life: Platforms like Ragamalika, SPIC-MACAY, and multiple regional associations.
- Recreational Activity Forum (RAF): Organizes English and Hindi movie screenings.
BITS Pilani is fully residential and hostel accommodation is provided to all students. Permission to become day-scholar may be granted only under exceptional circumstances where the student's parents or close relatives are residents of Pilani.
BITS Pilani offers 11 hostels for boys and one hostel complex for girls. BITS Pilani Hostel rooms are fully furnished. The details are as follows:
- Common room facilities with Cable TV and telephone are available in each hostel.
- Internet connectivity has been provided in all hostel rooms.
- There is a common kitchen cum mess unit for every set of two boy’s hostels.
- Girl’s hostel, however, has a separate mess of its own, situated within the boundary of the hostel.
BITS Pilani FAQs
Ques. Is the Practice School program at BITS Pilani mandatory and how does it impact placements?
Ans. The Practice School (PS) program at BITS Pilani is a mandatory and credit-based component for most BITS Pilani degrees. It replaces traditional internships with structured, long-term industry exposure, often lasting 5–6 months. Students are evaluated jointly by faculty and industry mentors, making performance critical.
This system significantly improves pre-placement offers (PPOs), as companies assess students in real work environments. Unlike short internships, PS allows deeper involvement in live projects. Many students secure full-time roles through this program.
Ques. How does BITS Pilani evaluate candidates for MBA admissions through CAT or GMAT?
Ans. BITS Pilani MBA admissions are multi-layered. While CAT/ GMAT/ XAT scores are the primary screening tool, the shortlisted candidates are further evaluated on academic background, work experience and interview performance. For admission to MBA Business Analytics, apart from national- entrance exams, candidates have to appear for BAAT and Interview.
Ques. How many specialisations are offered in M.E. at BITS Pilani?
Ans. BITS Pilani offers M.E. as a two-year, full- time PG degree program in 16 specialisations. The most popular specialisation of ME is Computer Science & Engineering.
The list of ME specialisations is given below: