Bachelor's
80% tuition (top 4%)
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Pilani, India
"A private Institution of Eminence for engineering, science and pharmacy"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#668 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani grew out of schools and colleges founded by industrialist G.D. Birla and became a university in 1964. It is a private deemed university and an Institution of Eminence. BITS has campuses in Pilani (Rajasthan), Goa and Hyderabad in India and a campus in Dubai. It is known for engineering, sciences and pharmacy. International students join its B.E., B.Pharm and integrated M.Sc. courses through the International Students Admission (ISA) scheme based on SAT scores.
Rankings & Recognition
#668
Ranked #668 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #575 in QS 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Deemed University (UGC)
Institution of Eminence
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
18.0#
Employer Reputation
32.6#
Faculty / Student
12.4#
Citations / Faculty
39.3#
Intl. Faculty
2.9#
Intl. Students
4.0#
Intl. Research Network
41.8#
Employment Outcomes
55.0#
Sustainability
58.8#
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Key Facts
1964
Founded
16,096
Total Students
487
International Students
1,055
Faculty
Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai
Campuses
Popular Programs
Computer Science
Electrical and Electronics
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Pharmacy
Economics
Application Details
Application Route
ISA scheme (bitsadmission.com)
Application Fee
INR 7,000
Selection Basis
SAT score (min. 1160)
2026 Deadline
5 April 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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SAT (minimum)
|
1160 / 1600 |
|
Grade 12 (PCM / PCB)
|
75% aggregate, 60% each |
|
English
|
Proficiency via Grade 12 |
Career Outcomes
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 1,055
International Staff — 2%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The main campus is in Pilani, Rajasthan. BITS also has the K.K. Birla Goa campus, the Hyderabad campus and a campus in Dubai. ISA students can be placed at Pilani, Goa or Hyderabad.
Campus Details
3
Indian campuses + Dubai
16096
students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jun): 27 to 40 C
Coldest (Jan): 6 to 21 C
Climate: Hot semi-arid
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Hostels: INR 74
750 / semester (2025-26)
Dining
Mess: Mess and electricity advance charged
Health & Wellness
Medical centre: Campus medical facilities
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Tech and cultural fests
Sports
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
16,096
International Students
487
Undergraduate
80.3%
Postgraduate
19.7%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (non-SAARC, 2025-26)
INR 7,00,500 / semester
Tuition (SAARC, 2025-26)
INR 4,12,500 / semester
Hostel and internet
INR 74,750 / semester
Admission fee (one-time)
INR 1,47,300
Intakes & Deadlines
BITS admits international students once a year for the August semester. For 2026-27, ISA applications ran from 12 December 2025 to 5 April 2026, SAT scores and Grade 12 results were due by 15 April, and the first offer list came out on 24 April 2026. Fees are revised upwards each year.
Scholarships at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
4 scholarships available
Bachelor's
50% tuition (next 10%)
ISA Merit Tuition Waiver (Tier 2)
Bachelor's
30% tuition (next 20%)
ISA Merit Tuition Waiver (Tier 3)
Bachelor's
15% tuition (all others)
ISA Minimum Tuition Waiver
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Grade 12 PCM, 75% aggregate; SAT 1160+
Postgraduate
Not offered (first-degree programmes only)
English Proficiency
SAT (minimum)
Grade 12 (PCM / PCB)
75% aggregate, 60% eachEnglish
Proficiency via Grade 12Required Documents
Passport copy (6+ months validity)
Grade 12 mark sheets
SAT score report (code 7759)
Passport photographs
Signature scan
Application Process
1
Take SAT
Sit the SAT and send scores to BITS with code 7759.
2
Apply online
Apply via the ISA portal at bitsadmission.com.
3
Pay fee
Pay the INR 7,000 application fee online.
4
Merit list
Applicants are ranked on SAT score; an interview may be held.
5
Admission offer
Accept the offer and pay the admission and first-semester fees.
6
Student visa
Apply for an Indian student visa (e-Student / S) and register with the FRRO on arrival.
Campus & Location
The main campus is in Pilani, Rajasthan. BITS also has the K.K. Birla Goa campus, the Hyderabad campus and a campus in Dubai. ISA students can be placed at Pilani, Goa or Hyderabad.
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Bachelor of Pharmacy
Master's
1
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Master's
M.Sc. Economics (integrated)
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