Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani: Courses, Fees 2026, Admission, Placements, Ranking

BITS Pilani overview

BITS Pilani traces its roots to an institution started by G.D. Birla in Pilani and became the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in 1964. It is a deemed-to-be university recognised as an Institution of Eminence, with campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai. BITS ranked 7th among universities in NIRF 2025.

Admission is entirely merit-based through BITSAT — there is no caste-based reservation, and Class 12 board toppers get direct admission. Its Practice School programme places students in industry for an extended internship, and flexible academics allow dual degrees and branch changes.

Established	1964
Ownership	Deemed · Deemed to be University
Approvals	UGC (Deemed University, Institution of Eminence)
Streams	Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Management
Exams accepted	BITSAT
Hostel	Yes
Established	1964
Institute type	Deemed to be University (Institution of Eminence)
NIRF 2025	#7 University
Admission	BITSAT (no caste-based reservation)
Campuses	Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai

BITS Pilani courses & fees 2026

Course	Duration	Total fees	Eligibility / exams
B.E. Computer Science	4 years Full Time	— 1st yr: ₹6.11 L	— Exams: BITSAT
B.E.	4 years Full Time	— 1st yr: ₹6.11 L	— Exams: BITSAT

Course	Duration	Total fees	Eligibility / exams
M.Sc Integrated M.Sc	4 years Full Time	—	— Exams: BITSAT

BITS Pilani fees for 2025-26 first-year admissions:

Admission fee (one-time)	₹60,500
Tuition fee	₹2,75,000 per semester
Hostel (room rent, electricity, water)	₹32,700 per semester
Mess advance	₹10,000 per semester

First-year academic fees (admission + two semesters of tuition) come to ₹6,10,500, before hostel and mess. Tuition is revised each year; the four-year tuition is roughly ₹23.7 lakh.

Fees shown are indicative and may change. Data last updated 10 Nov 2026.

BITS Pilani admission 2027

UpcomingBITS Pilani B.E. Admission through BITSAT

B.E./B.Pharm/M.Sc (integrated): BITSAT score, with a minimum of 75% in PCM/PCB in Class 12 and 60% in each subject. Higher degrees: institute tests/GATE as notified.

Entrance exams accepted: BITSAT

BITS Pilani rankings

Ranking body	Category	Rank	Year
NIRF	University	#7	2025 source

BITS Pilani facilities

LibraryLabsHostelSportsGymCafeteriaWi-FiAuditoriumMedicalBankingSwimming Pool

Fully residential campus with hostels (Bhawans), the iconic Clock Tower and Sarasvati temple, central library, auditorium, sports facilities and medical centre. Oasis (cultural) and APOGEE (technical) are the Pilani festivals.