BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Answered Questions

BITS Goa has good record of placements. According to the latest report, the average and median package offered during BITS Hyderabad placements in 2023 was INR 20.35 LPA and INR 18 LPA, respectively. BITS Pilani Hyderabad recorded 87.23% placements for First Degree (FD) and 88% placements for Higher Degree (HD) courses in the academic 2022-2023. The key highlights of the overall BITS Hyderabad placements between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:ParticularsStatistics (2021)Statistics (2022)Statistics (2023)Average package (Domestic)INR 15.01 LPAINR 17.70 LPAINR 20.35 LPAMedian package (Domestic)INR 12 LPAINR 15 LPAINR 18 LPATotal Companies297309320Student Registered (First Degree)760931924Student Placed (First Degree)721870806Placement Rate (First Degree)94.87%93.45%87.23%Student Registered (Higher Degree)250277250Student Placed (Higher Degree)194251220Placement Rate (Higher Degree)77.60%90.61%88%Total Registered (FD+ HD)101012081174Total Placed (FD+HD)91511211026Placement Rate (FD+HD)90.59%92.80%87.39%

All aspirants to the B.Tech. programme offered through WILP by BITS Pilani have a required criteria: either, she / he should hold Diploma in Engineering or any qualification and/or graduation. Further, one also needed minimum 60 % mark score in her/his/her higher academic qualification. Additionally, at least one-year employment has to be obtained following that. One of those main conditions would include specified other requirements that need be catered for on specialization-related fronts. The admission process involves an online application, followed by a selection process that may involve a personal interview or an online test depending on the specific program.

BITS Pilani has a strict fee refund policy: no refunds are available after payment, and transaction fees are not refundable. Non-admitted candidates can request a fee refund by providing their bank account information. The BITSAT counselling fee is also non-refundable. Additionally, BITS Pilani offers merit-based tuition fee waivers: the top 4% of students receive an 80% waiver, the next 10% get a 50% waiver, the following 20% receive a 30% waiver, and the remaining students are granted a 15% waiver on tuition fees.

You can join BITS Pilani by taking a loan. I do agree that the fees are quite high, but you can easily avail loans from banks, which are desperate to give them to students of BITS. Secondly, the return you get after completion is really high, like an average salary of INR 14 lakhs. Apart from this, BITS also provides scholarships to its students. You can also avail of scholarships from other sources.

BITS Goa offers a decent placements for its ME course. 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. The key highlights of the overall BITS Goa placements between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated MElow:ParticularsStatistics (2021)Statistics (2022)Statistics (2023)Average package (Domestic)INR 15.61 LPAINR 19.13 LPAINR 21.13 LPAMedian package (Domestic)INR 13.23 LPAINR 18 LPAINR 17.65 LPATotal Companies257268283Student Registered (First Degree)659737768Student Placed (First Degree)631707700Placement Rate (First Degree)95.75%95.93%91.15%Student Registered (Higher Degree)144152158Student Placed (Higher Degree)128143150Placement Rate (Higher Degree)88.89%94.08%94.94%Total Registered (FD+ HD)803889926Total Placed (FD+HD)759850850Placement Rate (FD+HD)94.52%95.61%91.79%

BITS Pilani Goa does offer direct admission to the ME course without them having to appear in the BITSAT exam. The institute offers admission to the ME course in three modes.  Board Topper's scheme offers direct admission 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 BITS HD entrance test. Apart from the entrance test scores, students are also required to fulfill the minimum eligibility requirement set by the institute. 

Completing an MBA at BITS Pilani, especially through its dedicated management school, BITSoM, is widely viewed as a solid choice for aspiring business professionals. The programme is well-regarded and provides excellent access to campus placements, largely due to BITS Pilani's strong reputation in the job market, particularly within the technology sector. Graduates often find ample job opportunities thanks to the institution's connections with various companies. However, it's worth noting that, while BITSoM holds a prestigious standing, it may not rank as highly as some elite, specialised management institutes in certain industries. Prospective students should weigh their options carefully based on their career goals.

To get admission in First Degree programs at BITS Pilani, Dubai, candidates must obtain a minimum 60% aggregate in the 12th class. They also need a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science. However, for B.E. Biotechnology, students must have a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. For a higher degree, students must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% aggregate.

No, there are no seat reservations for the BE course at BITS Pilani. The institute only offers seats based on the in-house exam candidates' academic performance. Candidates must appear for the BITSAT 2025 exam and participate in the counseling rounds for BE seats. However, BITS Pilani might make special provisions for the admission of people with disabilities, women, and people from the weaker sections of society.