Integrated M.Sc. in Economics 

at BITS Goa, Goa - Other

BITS Goa offers BSc with MSc as an integrated first degree that lasts for four years. The major topics covered in first semester of the course are as follows:

• Biology Laboratory
• Genaeral Biology 
• Chemistry Laboratory
• General Chemistry
• Mathemathics 1
• Physics Laboratory
• Mechanics Osciallations and Wave
• Engineering Graphics

The application process for BITS Pilani and BITSAT are the same. While filling out the BITSAT application form, the candidates will have to pay the required fee. For a single session, the BITSAT application fee is INR 3,400 (male candidates) and INR 2,900 (female candidates). However, if the candidates wish to attempt both sessions, then they will have to pay INR 5,400 (male candidates) and INR 4,400 (female candidates). The application fee can be paid online i.e., net banking/credit card/debit card. No other mode of payment will be accepted.

BITS Goa offers BE equivalent to BTech as an undergraduate programme. The institute offers overall a decent package. According to media reports, the highest package and average package offered during BITS Pilani Goa placements 2023 stood at INR 60.75 LPA and INR 30.37 LPA, respectively. The fees for the BE program are approximately INR 19.9 lakh which is a good return on investment in comparison to the highest package offered. 

BITS Pilani is duly recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC) and has been accredited with an ‘A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Yes, pursuing a BTech course from BITS Goa is a good choice if considering the placement opportunities. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released on the official website. Meanwhile, check out the key highlights of BITS Goa placements for the Class of 2024 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 20.36 LPA
Median package	INR 17 LPA
Total students registered	3,202
Total students placed	2,592
Placement rate	81% (overall), 81.72% (UG), 78.25% (PG)

Note: The above-mentioned placement details are taken from the media reports and are inclusive of all the campuses of BITS Pilani.

The key highlights of the overall BITS Goa placements between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Statistics (2021)	Statistics (2022)	Statistics (2023)
Average package (Domestic)	INR 15.61 LPA	INR 19.13 LPA	INR 21.13 LPA
Median package (Domestic)	INR 13.23 LPA	INR 18 LPA	INR 17.65 LPA
Total Companies	257	268	283
Student Registered (First Degree)	659	737	768
Student Placed (First Degree)	631	707	700
Placement Rate (First Degree)	95.75%	95.93%	91.15%
Student Registered (Higher Degree)	144	152	158
Student Placed (Higher Degree)	128	143	150
Placement Rate (Higher Degree)	88.89%	94.08%	94.94%
Total Registered (FD+ HD)	803	889	926
Total Placed (FD+HD)	759	850	850
Placement Rate (FD+HD)	94.52%	95.61%	91.79%

Yes, BITS Pilani offers direct admission to Integrated First Degree and Higher Degree courses across the streams of Science, Technology, Pharmacy, Management and Humanities. If a candidate is a central/ state board topper, BITS Pilani offers direct admission to the specialisation of his choice, irrespective of their BITSAT score. Generally, BITS Pilani admission to most of the courses is based on candidates' performance BITSAT and BITS HD entrance test. Apart from the entrance test scores, students are also required to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement set by the institute. 

{Source: B.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here are some key highlights:

* Teaching Quality: Professors are helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced in their fields.
* Infrastructure: The campus has modern facilities, including well-equipped laboratories, a vast library, and comfortable hostels.
* Curriculum: The course structure is well-planned, with a mix of theory and practical sessions.
* Placement Records: The college has a strong placement record, with over 90% of students getting placed in reputed companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and more.
* Average Salary Package: The average salary package offered is around INR26 LPA, with the highest package being INR45 LPA.
* Student Life: The college has a vibrant student life, with various extracurricular activities, cultural festivals, and sports events.

Here's what some students and alumni have said:

* "The teachers are very helpful and supportive." (Student)
* "The infrastructure is world-class, with state-of-the-art facilities." (Alumni)
* "The curriculum is well-designed, with a focus on practical applications." (Student)
* "The placement records are impressive, with many students securing top packages." (Alumni)

In conclusion, based on the feedback, BITS Goa seems to be a good choice for pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Science (B.Sc.). The college offers a strong academic foundation, supported by experienced faculty and modern infrastructure. Additionally, the college has a good reputation for placing its students in reputed companies.

BITS Goa admission to BE are based on Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) scores followed by BITSAT Counselling. For BITSAT Counselling 2023 seven iteration rounds have been held. BIT Pilani, the conducting body of BITSAT has released the final BITSAT cutoff for BITS Goa. As per the cutoff 2023, the final BITSAT cutoff for B.E. in Computer Science is 295, which has the most competitive score of all specialisations. Since 2021, BE in CS has witnessed a fluctuation trend in the final BITSAT cutoffs. For 2022, the cutoff was 286 and for 2021, it was 328 for the General category All India candidates. Every year, the cutoff for BITSAT changes depending upon various factors. In order to be eligible for BE CS at BITS Goa candidates must have a range of 390 score and cutoff between 286 and 328.

According to the media reports, the average and median package offered during BITS Pilani placements in 2024 stood at INR 20.36 LPA and INR 17 LPA, respectively. Check out the BITS Goa packages offered in 2024 placement drive:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 20.36 LPA
Median package	INR 17 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned placement details are taken from the media reports and are inclusive of all the campuses of BITS Pilani.

The BITS Goa average offered during BITS Goa placements 2023 was INR 20.13 LPA,  whereas the median package offered stood at INR 17.65 LPA. The BITS Goa packages offered between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Statistics (2021)	Statistics (2022)	Statistics (2023)
Average package (Domestic)	INR 15.61 LPA	INR 19.13 LPA	INR 21.13 LPA
Median package (Domestic)	INR 13.23 LPA	INR 18 LPA	INR 17.65 LPA

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Goa provides various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral programmes. The courses offered by BITS Goa include B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc. M.Sc. And Ph.D. For BITS Goa course admissions, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The duration of the courses is between two to four years. The entrance exams accepted include BITSAT GATE etc.

The BITS Goa average package offered during BITS Goa placements 2023 stood at INR 21.13 LPA. Earlier, the BITS Goa average package offered in 2022 was INR 19.13 LPA. The BITS Goa average package offered between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package (overall)	INR 15.61 LPA	INR 19.13 LPA	INR 21.13 LPA