BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science

No, you can't get admission through lateral entry. For all BITS college, you should first clear BITSAT and thereafter you can get admission.

The yearly expenditure at BITS-Pilani for BE in Computer Science is a bit high from IIT-Bombay. In details,
1. BITS-Rs 430000 PA
2. IIT-B-Rs 117000 PA
The expense for VIT-Vellore varies from Rs 3-4 Lakhs PA depending upon their hostel and mess choices.
As you have mentioned about the economic issues, the best option would be going for IIT-B if you get a call for admission.

BITSAT is the entrance examination for first degree courses and integrated dual degree courses at BITS-Pilani. So, for M.Sc Biology, you have to appear for BITSAT exam provided you have a minimum of aggregate 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in class 12th with at least 60% marks in each.

BITS-Pilani doesn't offer BE in Industrial Engineering, you can pursue a similar course like BE in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering on the same line while selecting specific electives related with Industrial Engineering. But, if you are getting a call for Industrial Engineering from IIT-Kharagpur and IIT-D, go for it. To add on, BITS Pilani has got its flagship course of Computer Science & Engineering which is at par with the top IITs, so if you plan to go for CSE then BITS-Pilani is the place to be.

Yes, it is. Packages are way ahead in numbers that you are mentioning for CSE.

No, you won't get admission in BITS-Pilani with 172 marks.

Every college has its own set of criteria, but as you asked e-MBA. IIM always come at the top.

You have to give BITSAT, as BITS conduct their own exam. Improve your class 12th percentage and clear the cutoff.

Students taken can range from 60 to 80.

No, there is no MCA offered.