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BITS Pilani – Admission Process, Courses, Cut-Offs, Fee

Written by  Piyush Bhartiya, MBA

Published on Thu, February 6, 2020 5:08 AM   Updated on Tue, September 1, 2020 11:25 AM   11 mins read
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Are you searching for a private college, where you can complete your research program, then Bits Pilani is the best and promising place for you. It is known as the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. And one of the best things about Bits Pilani is that it comes in the category of a deemed university. And Bits Pilani has other campuses, which are situated at Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai, and the best part is that it offers programs such as Undergraduate, Post-graduate, and Doctoral.

So if you have a plan to complete the Ph.D. in certain steam, then Bits Pilani could be the best option for that. Almost every student wants to dwell upon such an education environment, where they not only grab the theoretical knowledge but also they can come across the best practical knowledge. 

The Birla institute of technology & science (BITS) is an all India institute of higher education. The institute has been recognized as one of the best institutes in India. The institute has the primary motive to ” train men and women able and eager to create put into action such ideas, methods, techniques, and information”. The institute was established in 1956 and got recognized for one of the best technical universities in 1964. The founder of the institute is famous businessmen ” Ghanshyam Das Birla”.

 Since it is a well-reputed institute the demand of the institute is also high in terms of academics, they look for brilliant and hard-working candidates and provide admission to them. The institute is committed to providing its students with an education that combines academic study as well as the excitement of discovery with the support of intelligence of diverse campus community. They are working towards building the life long career of students by preparing them well in hand.

Courses Offered By BITS Pilani

There are a variety of courses available at the university around 102 courses in various streams which are engineering, science, medicine, and health sciences, and so on to choose from according to the interest of the candidate.

  1. If you are a student, who is interested in pursuing a business administration course, then you are welcome here. Bits Pilani is offering an MBA program and the admission to this program is made through the competitive exam. 
  2. Here, other programs such as Bachelor in Engineering, and pharmacy programs such as Bachelor in Pharmacy and Master in Pharmacy are also offered. And these programs are available in different specializations. So you can pursue a certain branch or specialization, in which you are interested to work in. 
  3. The Bits Pilani also offers a Master in Engineering, so if you are a student who wants to be a researcher in a specific field, then pursuing the Master’s program from the Bits Pilani is one of the best options you come across. Some admissions are made up of group discussion and a personal interview. 
  4. This institute also offers other courses that you can easily get to know by surfing on their official website. And you can also pursue a Ph.D. program here. Bits Pilani is offering doctoral-level programs in different fields, so if you find a research program in your field of interest then you are suggested to choose this institute to go under this research program.  

Courses At BITS Pilani

The institute offers first degree, higher degree, and doctoral degree programs. There are around 102 courses that the university provides under different departments and streams. The selection of a suitable course depends on the choice of the candidate.

Some of the courses at BITS Pilaniare:

  • B.E. (HONS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
  • B.E. (HONS) CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • B.E. (HONS) COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • B.E. (HONS) ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
  • B.E. (HONS) ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
  • B.E. (HONS) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • B.E. (HONS) MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
  • B PHARM
  • MSc. (HONS) BIOLOGY
  • MSc. (HONS) CHEMISTRY
  • MSc. (HONS) ECONOMICS
  • MSc. (HONS) MATHEMATICS
  • MSc. (HONS) PHYSICS
  • M.E. CIVIL, STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
  • M.E. CIVIL, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
  • M.E. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
  • M.E. COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
  • M.E. MICROELECTRONICS

Bits Pilani was ranked 801-1000 QS World university rankings. By the same survey, it was ranked 175 in Asia. Also in India, the institute has been ranked based on different courses. Like the NIRF has provided Bits Pilani a rank of #6 in all India in pharmacy.

The doctoral program at Bits Pilani is provided based on different schemes which are full time and part-time basis. 

Ph.D. is offered in the following areas:

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
  • Operations Management & Decision Sciences
  • Information Technology & Technology Management
  • Strategy & Entrepreneurship

The institute provides online education through its WILP e-learning Portal.  Students who have taken up the AIEEE or IIT-JEE competitive examinations for admission to engineering programs are awarded scholarships ranging from 25%-75% in the first year tuition fee depending on the score secured in the examination.

Admission Process AtBITS Pilani

The procedure of filling the vacant sheets of different programs is done through some competitive examinations. These exams are conducted by Bit Pilani itself and some other known exams. The entrance exam, conducted by Bits Pilani, is known as the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test. 

This is conducted every year and you can find an application form on their official website. Basically, this application is made up to fill the vacant sheets of Bachelor programs such as Bachelor in Engineering. Bits Pilani conducts this entrance exam application every year.    

How to fill an application form?

The filling process of the application form starts in the first month of every year. To fill out the form you need to go on their website, where you can see the admission block. And that takes your application form page. And you need the details that are mandatory over there. And after filling all the information on the Bits Pilani entrance exam, you have to make a payment that is mentioned over there.

And as you make a payment, your application gets done. After that within a few months, you are provided an admit card for the entrance exam. And the exam is conducted around the month of May or June. The information about the admit cars and the entrance card is notified on the official website of Bits Pilani, and through the emails and messages.   

Cutoff AtBITS Pilani

To clear the entrance exam, an applicant has to score a certain mark that is decided by the exam authority. This is called cutoff of the exam and you can also call it a merit list. If you clear this cutoff, you would be eligible to take admission in Bits Pilani institute. 

So if you are searching for a promising private college for the Undergraduate program in Engineering, then Bits Pilani is one of the best options for that. This institute is also offering Post-graduate, and Ph.D. programs. And there is some indispensable information also the admission process, application form, and cutoff, etc. given.

Bits Pilani Cutoff 2020

The cutoff for the year 2020 is yet to be released the expected cutoff however based on prior data is as follow:

CoursesCutoff for BITS Pilani
B.E.(Hons.): Chemical280-285
B.E.(Hons.): Civil274-279
B.E.(Hons.): Electrical & Electronics338-245
B.E.(Hons.): Mechanical313-319
B.E.(Hons.): Manufacturing270-277
B.Pharm.(Hons.)213-220
B.E.(Hons.): Computer Science378-283
B.E.(Hons.): Electronics & Instrumentation319-325
M.Sc. Biological Sciences259-263
M.Sc. Chemistry265-269
M.Sc. Economics308-315
M.Sc. Mathematics297-305
M.Sc. Physics288-293

Bits Pilani 2020 admission exams will be held in September. Candidates can check the latest updates on the website of the company. 

The dates are September 16-18 and September 21-23. The BITSAT ( Birla institute of technology & science admission test) will be conducted online for admission to different undergraduate courses to its different campuses. Usually, the exam is computer-based and is conducted in various slots.

Fee Structure For the Year 2020-21

One Time Fee

Application feesRs. 3300 (Male) ,  Rs. 2800 ( Female)
Admission feesRs. 39800
Caution depositRs. 3000

Tuition fee

First semesterRs, 1,59,000Rs, 1,59,000
Second semesterRs, 1,59,000Rs, 1,59,000

BITSAT 2020 Highlights

ParticularsSpecifications
Name of the examBirla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test
Popularly known asUniversity
Exam levelNational
Exam frequencyOnce in a year
Conducting authorityBITS, Pilani
Exam duration180 minutes (3 hours)
Exam feeFor male candidates: Rs 3,300; For female candidates: Rs 2,800; For all candidates opting Dubai exam centre: US$ 90 (Rs 6,300)
Admissions offeredUG engineering courses
Mode of examinationOnline
Number of applications every yearAround 3 lakhs
Exam Helpdesk No.022-61306284during Monday-Friday 9.00 am till 6.00 pm
Exam Websitehttps://www.bitsadmission.com

The department of management at Bits Pilani offers two years of the master’s program in management. After the institute integrated the educational structure the program evolved in an integrated first-degree program Master of Management Studies ( MMS).

Admission requirement for the course:

  • The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in their qualifying degree.
  • CAT/XAT/GMAT scores based on the cutoff
  • GDPI process

The campus is spread over 328 acres. The campus has all the facilities to fulfill the needs of the students. Some basic amenities and buildings fit international standards. The campus has also a very well equipped library of approx 65,000 sq.  The library has a rich collection of books for the students. The research facilities are also splendid. The institute has received funding for the government for developing these facilities. The student reviews about campus life are also positive some of them are mentioned below in the article.

“The campus life is probably the best thing one could ever expect from life. We have excelled in all domains of life. The primary reason for this is FREEDOM. We have this so-called ‘0% attendance’ rule.  We do not have any stringent DO’s and DON’T’s, though we do abide by basic protocols. This has turned each one of us into responsible and self-motivated people. 

It is the ambiance of the institute, which probably makes it different from others. Students of BITS Pilani make this isolated place a great place to live. Having survived the temperature of -5 degrees in winters to 50 degrees in summers, the packed schedule during exams, the assignment deadlines, you begin to enjoy each phase of life. There is some peculiar confidence instilled in everyone here.”

The placements at the campus are one of the best things. Since the institute is highly reputed and they consist of brilliant students many recruiters visit the campus of the institute in search of such hard-working candidates and provide them placements. The placements for all courses are held twice in a year. The summer placements offered by the institute is held in two phases. The maximum number of students receive a package of 6-8 lakhs per annum. Approximately 90 % of the students get the placement.

The Mtech software system is a unique program that enables aspirants to master new-age technology. The program helps them to specialize in the fastest growing domains of today’s times. The admission to the course will begin in November 2020. The program is for four semesters. During the current crisis, the classes are help online.

First-Degree program

Tuition Fee Scholarship

  • Students who have obtained 95% or above in the aggregate of the Qualifying Examination are given a merit scholarship of 40% of first-year tuition fees. 
  •  Students who have obtained 90% or above but less than 95% in the aggregate of the Qualifying Examination are given a merit scholarship of 25% of the first-year tuition fee. 
  •  Students who have obtained 80% or above but less than 90% in the aggregate of the Qualifying Examination are given a merit scholarship of 15% of the first-year tuition fee.

The institute is fully residential and hostel accommodation is provided to all its students. The institute has 11 hostels for boys and a hostel complex for girls. The rooms of the hostel are very well furnished and hygienic. The food of the mess is also good. They have common room facilities. The Internet is provided on the campus. 

Data science research is done at the institute actively to do problem-solving by applying computational skills. 

This field has such wide scope:

  • Machine learning
  • Predictive analytics
  • Deep learning
  • Natural Language processing
  • Data mining and so on.

BITS Pilani Address

Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Direct Phone: +91-1596-25-5223
Department Office: +91-1596-25-5225
E-mail: [email protected]

FAQs

✅ Is bits Pilani a good institute?

Ans. Yes, Bits Pilani is one of the best institutes of technology and science in India.

✅ What are application fees at Bits Pilani?

Ans. It is for Rs. 3300 for males and Rs. 2800 for females.

✅ What is the procedure for admission in MBA?

Ans. Admission requirement for the course:
1. The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in their qualifying degree.
2. CAT/XAT/GMAT scores based on the cutoff
3. GDPI process

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Piyush Bhartiya

Author • MBA • 20 Years

Piyush values education and has studied from the top institutes of IIT Roorkee, IIM Bangalore, KTH Sweden and Tsinghua University in China. Post completing his MBA, he has worked with the world's # 1 consulting firm, The Boston Consulting Group and focused on building sales and marketing verticals for top MNCs and Indian business houses.

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