Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
India's top private engineering & sciences institute.
Overview
A leading private deemed university famed for rigorous engineering and sciences programmes and a strong global alumni network.
Highlights
- NIRF #20 · Engineering · Deemed · Institution of Eminence
- 32 programmes offered · Private (Deemed)
- Established 1964 · Pilani, Rajasthan
Courses offered
32 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | 800 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | PG · 2 yrs | 200 |
| B.Sc — Data Science | UG · 3 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Data Science & AI | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| Integrated BS-MS — Biological Sciences | Integrated · 5 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — VLSI & Semiconductor Design | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | B.Tech | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science | B.Tech | — |
| B.Tech Electrical & Electronics | B.Tech | — |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication | B.Tech | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | B.Tech | — |
| B.Tech Mechanical | B.Tech | — |
| M.Sc Biological Sciences | M.Sc | — |
| M.Sc Chemistry | M.Sc | — |
| M.Sc Economics | M.Sc | — |
| M.Sc Mathematics | M.Sc | — |
| M.Sc Physics | M.Sc | — |
| M.Tech Biotechnology | M.Tech | — |
| M.Tech Chemical | M.Tech | — |
| M.Tech Computer Science | M.Tech | — |
| M.Tech Design Engineering | M.Tech | — |
| M.Tech Embedded Systems | M.Tech | — |
| M.Tech Microelectronics | M.Tech | — |
| PhD Chemical | PhD | — |
| PhD Computer Science and Information System | PhD | — |
| PhD Electrical & Electronics | PhD | — |
| PhD Mechanical | PhD | — |
Admission process
Admission to Birla Institute of Technology and Science is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — JoSAA / CSAB / state counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary —, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1964, Birla Institute of Technology and Science is located in Pilani, Rajasthan, with a student community of around 18500+.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Birla Institute of Technology and Science — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Birla Institute of Technology and Science — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 32 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | ₹5,40,000 / yr | 800 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | ₹3,00,000 / yr | 200 |
| B.Sc — Data Science | ₹1,07,070 / yr | — |
| M.Tech — Artificial Intelligence | ₹3,34,400 (total) | — |
| M.Tech — Data Science & AI | ₹3,34,400 (total) | — |
| Integrated BS-MS — Biological Sciences | — | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | — | — |
| B.Tech — VLSI & Semiconductor Design | — | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | — | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | — | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — | — |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science | — | — |
| B.Tech Electrical & Electronics | — | — |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication | — | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | — | — |
| B.Tech Mechanical | — | — |
| M.Sc Biological Sciences | — | — |
| M.Sc Chemistry | — | — |
| M.Sc Economics | — | — |
| M.Sc Mathematics | — | — |
| M.Sc Physics | — | — |
| M.Tech Biotechnology | — | — |
| M.Tech Chemical | — | — |
| M.Tech Computer Science | — | — |
| M.Tech Design Engineering | — | — |
| M.Tech Embedded Systems | — | — |
| M.Tech Microelectronics | — | — |
| PhD Chemical | — | — |
| PhD Computer Science and Information System | — | — |
| PhD Electrical & Electronics | — | — |
| PhD Mechanical | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Birla Institute of Technology and Science the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Birla Institute of Technology and Science against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
What BITSAT score is needed for BITS Pilani?
Cut-offs vary by branch; Computer Science is the toughest, historically closing near the low-to-mid 300s out of 390 at the Pilani campus, while other branches close lower. Cut-offs shift yearly, so check the official bitsadmission.com for current figures.
What are the BE fees at BITS Pilani?
BITS Pilani is a private institute, and the four-year BE tuition runs in the low-to-mid ₹20-lakh range overall, excluding hostel and mess. Top BITSAT rank holders can get fee waivers. Confirm on bitsadmission.com.
How are BITS Pilani placements?
Placements are strong across engineering branches, with a reported overall BE average in the low ₹20-lakh range and hundreds of recruiters visiting. Packages differ sharply by branch, so averages are indicative rather than guaranteed.
Does BITS Pilani accept JEE Main?
No. BITS Pilani admits only through its own BITSAT entrance exam, not JEE Main or JEE Advanced. Selection is based on your BITSAT score, board marks eligibility and branch preference. See bitsadmission.com for details.
Is BITS Pilani as good as the IITs?
BITS Pilani is among India's top private engineering institutes with excellent placements and a flexible curriculum. It is highly regarded, though the older IITs still edge ahead on brand and fees. The best fit depends on branch, cost and preference.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·AICTE · the institution's official website