BITS Pilani BPharm Courses & Fees 2024: Eligibility, Placements, Cutoff, Admission Dates

It is crucial that the aspirants of BPharm course meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with Biology Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects and adequate in English, and obtained a minimum of 75% overall aggregate. The aspirants must hold the pass certificates at the time of form filling/admission. These documents are required for verification purposes.

Yes. For BPharma admissions into the BITS campuses, the candidates will require a valid BITSAT score. No other scores will be considered by the authorities for admissions into the B.Pharma courses offered by the participating campuses. However, 12th standard central/state board toppers will be offered direct admissions. These candidates can participate directly in the BITSAT counselling process. These candidates will have to meet the basic eligibility criteria for BITSAT admissions.

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.

BITSAT 2025 application form dates have not been announced yet The authorities will release the BITSAT 2025 application form link at the official website - bitsadmission.com. Candidates will have to fill out and submit the application form of BITSAT 2025 before the final date. The authorities will not accept applications after the last date. While filling out the BITSAT application form, the candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and contact details.

Yes, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is a decent choice for BPharm. The institute has been ranked 5th position by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF 2022) in the Pharmacy category. In 2021, BITS Pilani was ranked 3rd position by the NIRF. Talking about BITS Pilani placements, the median package stood at INR 30 LPA during BITS Pilani placements 2023. Further, the overall average package recorded during BITS Pilani placements 2023 stood at INR 30.37 LPA.

BITS Pilani shall provide placements support to the BPharm students. The job placement and package depends upon the employer and the skill set of the student. Moreover, there are various opportunities available for the Pharmacy graduates. The Pharmaceutical industry is robust and growing in India. There is a consistent demand for pharmacists in various sectors, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and development, hospitals, retail pharmacy, and regulatory affairs.

BPharm degree holders can apply for job roles in drug formulation, quality control, regulatory compliance, clinical research, and more. The students also have an option of further studies. If one has an interest in research, they can pursue higher education (M Pharmacy or PhD) and engage in pharmaceutical research and development.

The total course fee is inclusive of multiple components, such as hostel fee, tuition fee, security deposit, and more. Some of these charges are one-time chargeable, while some are charged annually/semesterly. BITS Pilani BPham tuition fee is INR 19.94 lakh. The fee is, exclusive of the summer term fee worth INR 82,600 for registered candidates only. The mentioned fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. For detailed BITS Pilani BPharm fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute.

Yes, BITS Pilani offers a full-time BPharm programme which is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It is a four-year programme that is divided across an eight-semester structure. Candidates seeking admission to the BITS Pilani BPharm course must appear for the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT). 

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BIT Pilani cutoff list for the BPharm course is prepared as per the applicants BITSAT scores. Hence, the cutoff marks vary every year. The last round score for admission in 2023 was 135, which shows an improvement from 2022, where the closing score was 109 for the General-All India category. Aspirants who meet the cutoff criteria become eligible for admission.

BITS Pilani admissions to BE, BPharm, MSc, MSc (Tech) programmes are conducted through BITSAT 2024. Candidates can apply online for the BITS Pilani BITSAT application process by paying an application fee in online mode. Candidates willing to seek admission to any of the higher degree programmes, need to apply for BITS HD 2024 by visiting the official website of BITS Pilani. The step-wise application process for BITSAT 2024 is given below: 

1. Visit the official website of the University and click on 'Apply now'. If you have already registered then click on 'Already Registered Candidates' or else you need to click on 'New Registration' tab as shown below.
2. After successful registration, the application form will open up. Fill out the application form by entering various details such as their name, gender, date of birth, email id, mobile phone number and password.
3. After entering all the required details, pay the application fee of INR 3,400 for one session and INR 5,400 for two sessions. Now, click on the submit button to complete the registration process. 
4. On successful registration, a pop-up message with the registration number will appear on the screen.
5. Students must note down their registration number, login ID and password as it will be a must for all future login.

The authorities will soon release the BITSAT 2025 syllabus. As per the syllabus, the examination will consist of questions from subjects and topics of Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning and Mathematics/Biology. It is to be noted that the BITSAT syllabus will be similar to the 11th and 12th standard syllabus. All candidates are advised to become familiar with the syllabus to be well-prepared for the entrance examination.