BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus)

BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus), Pilani, Rajasthan

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, also known as BITS Pilani, is a private deemed university that was established in 1964 on 328-acre campus in Rajasthan. Renowned for its engineering programs, it is ranked 3rd for pharmacy and 25th for engineering in the NIRF 2023 list. The institute has "A" grade and is NAAC approved. It is among the first 6 educational institutions in India to receive the Ministry of Education's "Institute of Eminence" designation. Of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science's campuses in Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai, the BITS Pilani campus is the oldest.

 More than 50 courses are available at university, such as B.E., B.Pharm., M.E., MBA in Business Analytics, Ph.D., and others. Merit in BITSAT, BITS HD, and other national-level tests like GATE and GPAT will determine admission to university in 2024. Additionally, the institute offers UG board toppers direct admission.

The largest compensation to date, INR 27 LPA (MBA Business Analytics), is part of the ongoing BITS Placements 2024. The average package for the MBA 2024 cohort at university concluded at INR 17.36 LPA. Among university's prominent employers are Adobe, Dell, Deloitte, Nestle, Microsoft Research, and others.

Highlights of University:

Established in	1964
Type of University	Private
Recognized by	UGC
Accredited by	NAAC
Top Courses	B.E., MBA, B.Pharm, M.E.
Official Website

Courses at University:

It provides programs in science, engineering, pharmacy, management, and other fields on campus. Additionally, the university offers online B.Sc. program and Work Integrated Learning Programs (WILP) courses for working professionals. For all programs, university raises tuition fees by 5% annually. The following information relates to university's personal course offerings, including eligibility, selection criteria:

Programs	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BE	75% marks in 12th or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English	BITSAT Score or Board Topper or International Student Admission or BITS RMIT Higher Education Academy
B.Pharm	75% marks in 12th or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and adequate proficiency in English	BITSAT Score or Board Topper or International Student Admission or BITS RMIT Higher Education Academy
M.Sc	Minimum 75% marks in 12th or B.Sc or equivalent	BITSAT Score or Board Topper or International Student Admission or BITS RMIT Higher Education Academy
ME	Integrated First Degree of BITS or its equivalent with minimum 60% marks	BITS Higher Degree (HD) Online Test or GATE Scores
M.Pharm	Integrated First Degree of BITS in Pharmacy or its equivalent with minimum 60% marks	BITS Higher Degree (HD) Online Test or GPAT Scores
MBA in Business Analytics	Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks	BAAT Score + CAT/ XAT score + Personal Interview + Past Academic Performance

Admission 2024 at University:

• For admission to BE, B.Pharm, and M.Sc. programs, the university administers the BITSAT in 2 sessions. Tests for Sessions 1 and 2 are conducted in May and June, respectively.
• It conducts the BITS Higher Degree (HD) online exam for ME and M.Pharm., and it also takes GATE and GPAT scores, respectively.
• The Business Analytics Admission Test (BAAT) is conducted by BITS for MBA programs, and admission is ultimately granted based on the results of the BAAT, the individual interview, the CAT/XAT scores, job experience, and academic background.

Other Modes of admission for BE, B.Pharm, and M.Sc programs:

Board Toppers:       Regardless of their BITSAT score, the Institute will directly admit first-ranking students from all central and state boards to the program of their choice. The top-ranked student in the PCB stream will only be considered for admission to the B. Pharm. program, whereas the top-ranked student in the PCM stream will be considered for admission to any first degree program of his or her selecting.

Admission of International Students:     Applicants may apply if they have a valid Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) score and foreign passport. It is not required for these applicants to take the BITSAT. The candidate must have minimum total score of 1160 (out of 1600) on the SAT (reasoning) (new format), which consists of tests in math, reading, writing, and language.

BITS-RMIT Higher Education Academy:     Those who took the BITSAT may also apply for admission through this institution. Both BITS Pilani and RMIT Australia will grant them 2 degrees, which will be given out concurrently and independently. 

Admission Procedure:

Step 1: Fill out the application

On or before the deadline, interested candidates who wish to enroll at BITS must submit their online application together with their program preferences and qualifying exam results. In January, applications for both BITSAT sessions open. However, there will be 20-day reopening of the application window for BITSAT session 2. In March, the BITS HD application portal launches. The following application fees must be paid for admission to BITS Pilani's on-campus programs:

 Application Fees (BE/B.Pharm/M.Sc):

BITSAT	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Session 1 and Session 2 (to appear once)	INR 3400	INR 2900
Session 1 and Session 2 (to appear twice)	INR 5400	INR 4400
Additional fee to apply separately to appear a second time	INR 2000	INR 1500

ME/M.Pharm Application Fees:

Admission Mode	Application Fees
BITS HD	INR 3400
GATE/ GPAT	INR 1000

Application Fee for other programs:

Programs	Application Fees
MBA	INR 3300
Ph.D.	INR 2600

Step 2: Entrance Test:

On the specified date, applicants who have submitted applications for admission to BITS Pilani must appear for the appropriate entrance exam, writing ability test, and personal interview for the relevant course.

Step 3: List of Merit

On the official website, BITS  posts the results of the seven iteration rounds as a merit list. Candidates for BE, B.Pharm, and M.Sc. programs have the option to select either "Freeze" or "Slide." The candidate will be evaluated for all higher preferences (as listed on their application form) in the next iterations if they select neither of the two alternatives.

Placements 2024 to University:

For the class graduating in 2024, Pilani placements are still being made. As of right now, the average package offered to MBA students was 17.36 LPA, while the highest package was INR 27 LPA. One hundred BE students received employment offers from 77 firms. The following are the main features of BITS Pilani Placement 2024:

Scholarships:

Various fellowships, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid are available to students at university. The institute provides some kind of financial support to about 30% students. Merit and family income are 2 factors used to award the scholarships. Merit is determined by CGPA (the precise CGPA is disclosed each semester), however the annual family income requirement is Rs. 8,00,000 (8 Lacs) from all sources.

•  All prizes are granted for a single semester only, and their continuation in later semesters is contingent upon the student's needs and performance in the Institute.
• Students must maintain a strong CGPA throughout the program to continue receiving BITS Pilani Scholarships.
• In the form of merit-based or merit-cum-need scholarships, over 30% students accepted into first-degree programs each year get semester tuition fee waivers ranging from 15% - 100%.
• There is no entry fee waiver offered by university.
• The following table lists the scholarships available for first-degree programs:

Under the Institute’s Own Merit Award Schemes	Amount Of Scholarship
Top 1% students	100% of total tuition fee
Top 2% students	40% of total tuition fee

Under Institute’s Own Merit-Cum-Need Award Schemes	Amount Of Scholarship
3% students	80% of total tuition fee
6% students	40% of total tuition fee
12% students	25% of total tuition fee
6% students	15% of total tuition fee

Rankings of University:

Various national and international ranking organizations regard university as a top private university. Below are university rankings for many areas, including engineering, university, pharmacy, etc.

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
NIRF 2023	Engineering	20
NIRF 2023	Pharmacy	3
NIRF 2023	University	25
NIRF 2023	Overall	25
QS World Rankings 2024	University	951-1000

Campus at University:

In addition to one campus in Dubai, university maintains 3 campuses in India. The primary and oldest campus is university. The Birla Museum, India's first technology museum, is located on the Pilani campus. The campus has excellent facilities, including a sports complex, a library, and labs.

Hostel:

All students at university have access to hostel accommodations, which are entirely residential. There is one hostel complex for girls and 11 hostels for boys. Every hostel is called a "Bhawan." The hostel rooms are completely equipped with solar water heaters, water purifiers, internet access, and other facilities. Every hostel has a common room with a telephone and cable television. 

• Rooms are typically double occupancy for first-year students and single occupancy from 2nd year.
• Since the first and 2nd year hostels were only constructed, they are in excellent shape. The mess food is reasonably priced as well. Each room has 2 whiteboards, 2 LAN ports, 2 tables, chairs, a bed, and 2 almirahs.
• There are about 50 restrooms and bathing cubicles on each floor, along with 4 water dispensers.
• The menu is frequently refreshed and is really great. Although the food is healthful, students claim that it doesn't taste particularly nice.

Alumni at University:

Alumni	Designation
Sanjay Mehrotra	Co-founder of Sandisk and CEO of Micron Technology
Baba Kalyani	Managing director of Bharat Forge
Sabeer Bhatia	Co-founder of Hotmail
Sriharsha Majety	Co-founder and CEO of Swiggy
Phanindra Sama	Co-founder of RedBus
Kiran Deshpande	Former CEO of Tech Mahindra
Prithviraj Chavan	Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, former Union Minister for Science and Technology, Govt. of India