Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
Also known as BITS Pilani, BITS
- Fees / year
- ₹5.83L
- Courses
- 38+
- Median salary
- ₹17.7 LPA
- Placed
- 88.6%
- NIRF Engineering
- #11
- Established
- 1964
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tuition fee for B.E., B.Pharm. and M.Sc. at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus?
For students admitted in 2026-27, tuition is Rs 2,91,500 a semester, so Rs 5,83,000 a year, with a one-time admission fee of Rs 64,100. The same schedule covers every first-degree programme at the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. Tuition rises every year: the 2026-27 batch pays Rs 3,06,000 a semester in 2027-28. BITS has not published the fee for students admitted in 2027-28.
What is the hostel fee at BITS Pilani?
2026-27: Rs 36,000 for each of the two semesters (Rs 72,000 a year), plus Rs 18,000 for the summer term if a student registers for it. A mess and electricity advance of Rs 10,000 and other advances of Rs 12,000 are payable at the start of each semester and adjusted at its end. The fee applies to on-campus students at the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses.
Which entrance test does BITS Pilani use, and when is BITSAT 2027?
B.E., B.Pharm. and M.Sc. admission is through BITSAT, and BITS Pilani does not use JEE Main scores. BITS has not announced BITSAT 2027 dates (checked 15 October 2026); its admissions site says the 2027-28 first-degree cycle will open in December 2026 (tentatively). For BITSAT 2026, applications opened on 15 December 2025, Session-1 was on 15 and 16 April 2026 and Session-2 on 25 to 27 May 2026.
How are placements at BITS Pilani?
BITS reports, for AY 2024-25, more than 2,490 students placed by over 615 recruiters, with an overall median of Rs 19.05 lakh and an average of Rs 22.28 lakh a year. These figures are for BITS Pilani as a whole, not the Pilani campus alone. In its NIRF 2025 data, 2,458 of 2,759 four-year UG graduates of the 2023-24 batch were placed, at a median of Rs 18 lakh a year.
What are the NIRF ranking and NAAC grade of BITS Pilani?
NIRF 2025 ranks BITS Pilani 7th in the University category, 11th in Engineering, 16th Overall, 2nd in Pharmacy and 18th among Research Institutions. NAAC accredited it at A++ with a CGPA of 3.68 (fourth cycle); the certificate is dated 29 November 2024 and valid up to 28 November 2029.
Does BITS Pilani give scholarships or fee waivers?
From AY 2026-27 the top 500 BITSAT rankers with a family income up to Rs 20 lakh get full tuition for four years, if they keep a CGPA of 7.5. Other first-degree students can get semester tuition waivers: merit awards of 100% (top 2%) or 50% (next 1%), and merit-cum-need awards of 100% (top 5%), 50% (next 2%), 25% (next 5%) or 10% (next 10%). There is no waiver of the admission fee.
Is BITS Pilani a deemed or private university?
BITS Pilani is a Deemed to be University, set up under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 by a notification of 18 June 1964. The Government of India declared it an Institution of Eminence on 1 October 2020. BITS says it has no management quota and no reservations.
Which programmes are offered at the Pilani campus and which only at other BITS campuses?
Pilani offers 11 B.E. branches, B.Pharm., seven M.Sc. programmes, 16 M.E. specialisations, two M.Pharm. specialisations and an MBA in Business Analytics in the 2026-27 cycle. B.E. Biotechnology, Architectural and Urban Engineering, and Robotics and Industrial Automation are offered only at Dubai, and B.E. Electronics and Computer Engineering only at Goa and Dubai. M.E. Thermal Engineering is only at Hyderabad.
How does admission work for M.E., M.Pharm. and the MBA at BITS Pilani?
M.E. and M.Pharm. admission is on a GATE or GPAT score, the BITS HD test, or both, with at least 60% in the qualifying degree; the 2026 HD test was on 25 and 26 May 2026. The MBA in Business Analytics uses the BAAT (22 March 2026 for the 2026 intake) and a personal interview. BITS has not published 2027 dates for any of these (checked 15 October 2026).
What is the admission process at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani?
Admission to B.E., B.Pharm. and M.Sc. at BITS Pilani is through BITSAT, followed by an online preference form with Class 12 marks. M.E. and M.Pharm. admission is through the BITS HD test or GATE/GPAT, and the MBA in Business Analytics uses the BAAT and an interview. BITS has not published 2027 dates (checked 15 October 2026); it says the 2027-28 first-degree cycle will open in December 2026 (tentatively).
Which courses does Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani offer?
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani offers 38 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science and Pharmacy, including Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering, Master of Business Administration, B.Sc + M.Sc Integrated, Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy.
Which bodies approve or accredit Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani?
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.
How many students study at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani?
13,551 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 17% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani known by?
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani is also known as BITS Pilani and BITS.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 15 October 2026.