BITS Pilani Admission Process 2024 | Eligibility, Application, and Selection Criteria

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Process

BITS Pilani offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs including BE, B.Pharm, M.Sc, ME, M.Pharm, MBA, and Ph.D., with admissions primarily based on BITSAT scores or other national-level exams like GATE/GPAT. The application process begins with the release of forms, followed by counseling for shortlisted candidates. Fees vary by program, with additional charges for second attempts in BITSAT and other entrance exams. Eligibility criteria include specific academic qualifications and minimum percentage requirements.

BITS Pilani BITSAT Application Fees

Application Mode	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Session 1 & 2 (Once)	INR 3400	INR 2900
Session 1 & 2 (Twice)	INR 5400	INR 4400
Additional Fee for Second Attempt	INR 2000	INR 1500

ME/M.Pharm Admissions 2024

BITS Pilani offers ME and M.Pharm programs for 2 years, with a total of 14 specializations in the ME program and 3 specializations in the M.Pharm program. The total first-year fee is INR 6,94,575 (excluding hostel and mess fees).

Eligibility Criteria:

ME: An integrated first-degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks.
M.Pharm: Integrated first-degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks.

Selection Criteria:

Admissions are based on scores from the BITS HD test or GATE/GPAT scores. The seats are divided equally between the GATE/GPAT scores and BITS HD test marks.

Application Fees for ME/M.Pharm

Admission Mode	Application Fee
BITS HD	INR 3400
GATE/GPAT	INR 1000

MBA Admission 2024

BITS Pilani offers a 2-year full-time MBA program in Business Analytics, with an intake of 80 students. The first-year fee is INR 6,94,575 (excluding hostel and mess fees).

Eligibility Criteria:

A bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks, and proficiency in Mathematics or Statistics at the 10+2 level. Candidates in their final year are also eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria:

BAAT (Business Analytics Admission Test) performance, followed by personal interview.
Candidates with CAT (2023)/XAT (2024)/GMAT (2023) scores may also be considered.
Work experience and academic history are additional criteria for shortlisting.

Ph.D. Admission 2024

BITS Pilani offers a Ph.D. program in various specializations across Engineering, Sciences, and Management, with 2 to 5 years duration.

Eligibility Criteria:

M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm./MBA/M.Phil. with a minimum of 60% aggregate.
Candidates with M.Sc. or B.E./B.Pharm. can also apply.

Selection Criteria:

BITS Pilani Entrance Test and Personal Interview.
M.Phil./M.E./M.Tech. degree holders or candidates with national level fellowships (e.g., CSIR NET JRF, UGC NET JRF) are exempted from the written test but must appear for the interview.

Application Process for 2024

The application process for BITS Pilani typically starts with the release of application forms. Admission is based on merit in BITSAT or other national-level entrance exams, such as JEE Main, SAT, and board exams. Counseling sessions follow for shortlisted candidates.

For further details on the admission process and course offerings, please visit the official BITS Pilani admissions page or apply here.