BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Answered Questions

It is often a quite tough journey when it comes to doing MBA from BITS Pilani WILP because it maintains a kind of academic calendar and one has to manage his/her work and academics together. The programme expects the candidates to have minimum 60% in the relevant undergraduate and 3+ years of work experience which makes it suitable for working professionals. The coursework includes assignments similar to business practice, the cases and group projects, which aims and demands organisation and priorities. The curricular design of the programme is rather free-form, but raising the academic bar and balancing the full-time work can prove rather challenging. It is designed that the average load of study per week is between 12-15 hours, which makes students need to put continuous efforts to gain good results. 

To be eligible for admission to the B.Tech. programme at BITS Pilani WILP, candidates must meet the following criteria:1. Educational Qualification: Minimum Educational Qualification: Diploma in Engineering or its equivalent technical qualification recognised by the institution recognised by Board of Technical Education for the purpose of admission operation from a recognised institution and the candidate must have secured a minimum of sixty percent marks in the aggregate.2. Work Experience: The programme is aimed at working individuals and therefore candidates must be gainfully employed in a full time position at the time of admission into the program.3. Age Limit: To participate in this program, there is no age limits set.4. Entrance Exam: It is about skills tests as per the programme details, candidates may have to undertake the BITS Pilani WILP entrance test or have to pass certain other criteria set for the test.  

The course here we are talking about is the M.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering which is said as the ideal course offered at BITS Pilani's WILP. It is preferred most for its curriculum – Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics and AI, targeted at the working professionals. Due to the flexibility in the program, learners can be able to work and study at the same time. I have heard that placement assistance is really good and many of our alumni have jobs with company giants like Google, Microsoft and Infosys. The cost of the programs is around Rs. 2.6 Lacs to Rs. 3.0 Lacs and the duration of the course is 2 years. Perhaps the strongest selling point of this programme is its areas of specialisation in new technologies and great popularity among employers. 

To prepare for admission to the MBA programme at BITS Pilani WILP, focus on the following:1. Eligibility: Canditates need to have scored an average of not less than sixty percent in their university degrees and 3 or more work experience.2. Entrance Exam: In case, ils are needed, one should prepare for the entrance examination of the BITS Pilani WILP. Lack of focus for the numerical section that deals with problems solving ability, logical thinking, and language proficiency skills.3. Work Experience: To increase the effectiveness of the general professional exposure, it is recommended to focus on leadership and management experiences as well as achievements.4. Application: Start with a well drafted SOP and recommendation letters which highlight all aspects of career move and objectives.  

To pursue an M.Tech at BITS Pilani, you typically need to take their BITS Higher Degree (HD) Entrance Exam. Here's what you need to know:Eligibility: A B.Tech or BE degree with at least 60% marks (requirements may vary by program).Application Process: Fill out the online application on the official BITS Pilani website. The exam is usually conducted in the summer months.Selection: Admission is based on the entrance exam score. If you're a BITS Pilani graduate, you may be eligible for direct admission, depending on your CGPA.Key Dates: Keep an eye on the official website for updates on application deadlines, exam dates, and counseling schedules.Make sure to regularly check BITS Pilani's admission page to stay updated on the latest information.

Yes, GATE scores are accepted for admission to BITS Pilani campuses. However, admission to the M.E in software systems will only be through the BITS HD exam. Candidates applying through GATE exam will have to provide their valid GATE scores for admission. 

The average salary of students pursuing MBA under bITS Pilani WILP (Work Integrated Learning Program) depends on many factors, such as your work experience, industry, and the size of your company. However, the program is designed for working professionals, so the salary they receive after the program is often based on their existing experience.The average salary can range from INR 8 lakh to INR 15 lakh per year, but this may vary depending on the industry and role.

WILP (Work Integrated Learning Program) of bITS Pilani falls in the following categories: 1. BITS Pilani is a Tier 1 institution, but WILP is not treated at par with its core full-time degree programs.2.WILP is designed specifically for working professionals, placing it in the Tier 2 category.3. The curriculum and assessment process of WILP is different from the regular courses on the main campus, hence it is not included in Tier 1.4.  Although WILP programs are highly recognized in the industry, they are not considered equivalent to top Tier 1 programs.   

The following examinations are accepted for admission to the bITS Pilani WILP MBA programme: 1.  No national or state level entrance examination is required for admission to BITS Pilani WILP MBA.2.candidates should have minimum 1-2 years of work experience in the relevant field3. Academic qualification and work experience of the candidate is given priority for application.