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
Contact
- Website: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in
- [email protected]
- +91 1596 255294