BITS Pilani

About the university

BITS Pilani is India's leading private technical university, established by the Birla family. Fully autonomous and privately funded, it operates on a semester system modeled on US universities. Known for its industry-integrated practice school program, where students do mandatory internships at top companies. BITS alumni are among India's top startup founders and Silicon Valley executives. Campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai.

Key information

  • Location: Pilani, IN
  • Ranking #461
  • QS #461
  • National ranking #9
  • Institution type: private

Popular faculties

  • Computer Science
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Pharmacy

Programs (9)

  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Pharmacy
  • Data Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Finance and Accounting

Student body

  • Total students: 16,000
  • International students: 5%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $300 - $700 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 95%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • BITSAT

Minimum GPA: 3.3

Tuition costs

  • $6,000 - $12,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 4.00%
  • Scholarships available: Dr. G.D. Birla scholarships, BITS Pilani merit awards, industry-sponsored scholarships from TCS, Infosys, Google India, fee waivers for exceptional international applicants.
  • Additional costs: Higher tuition as private institution. Pilani campus: living costs ~$200-400/month. Goa campus: ~$400-700/month.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1946
  • Teaching languages: English
  • Study formats: offline

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