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BITS Pilani Admission 2024 - Dates, Criteria, Application Form Process

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Updated on Mar 18, 2024 6:30PM IST

BITS Pilani Admission 2024

For BITS Pilani admission, candidates first must be eligible, appear in the required entrance exam conducted by the university and then must have received the confirmation letter. Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani admission is offered for UG, PG, and doctoral-level courses. The university offers admission to courses like BE, BSc MSc, ME, MBA, MPhil, MPharm, MEd, etc. Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani admission to UG courses is based on the BITSAT exam. For the rest of the PG courses, the university conducts the BITS HD exam. Admission to BITS Pilani PG courses like ME and MPharm also accept GATE and GPAT scores respectively. For MBA admission students need to qualify for BAAT/CAT/XAT/GMAT exams. For PhD admission, the university conducts the BITS PhD Entrance Test and also accepts fellowships like CSIR NET-JRF/DBT-JRF/UGC NET-JRF.

To fill out the BITS Pilani application form, candidates must visit the institute's official website, fill in all the details correctly and submit the same with the required processing fee via Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking. Students who have merit and need can claim a scholarship for a tuition fee waiver between 15% to 100%. Also, PhD students who do not have any other aid will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 31,000.

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BITS Pilani Admission for Management Courses

BITS Pilani admission is offered for only one management course which is MBA. It is a two-year PG course which is offered in a regular mode of study at the Pilani campus. For admission to MBA, students need to qualify for the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT) which is conducted by BITS Pilani. Students who have valid scorecards of CAT/XAT/GMAT can also apply for admission.

DegreeEligibility
MBAGraduation with 60% marks and maths or statistics, and programming knowledge

Important Dates for Admission to MBA

EventsDates
BAAT 2024 application start dateDecember 24, 2024
Last date to applyFebruary 27, 2024 (applications closed)
BAAT 2024 admit card release dateMarch 18, 2024
BAAT 2024 exam date April 07, 2024 (tentative)
GD/PI WAT/ExtemporeApril 13 onwards

BITS Pilani Selection Criteria for Management Courses

  1. Students who are eligible for MBA admission need to apply for the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT)/CAT/XAT/GMAT.
  2. Students who qualify for the exam will be selected for the MBA programme.
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BITS Pilani Admission for Engineering Courses

BITS Pilani admission to the engineering stream is offered through two courses. One is at UG level and the other one is at the PG level. The university offers BE and ME programmes under its engineering category. BE is a four-year course while ME is a two-year course. Both these courses are offered in regular mode of study. Students need to score 60% or more marks in qualifying exams to get admission to engineering courses at BITS Pilani.

DegreeEligibility
BEClass 12 with 60% from a recognised board with PCM and English proficiency
MEGraduation with a minimum of 60% in the relevant field from a recognised university

Eligibility for International Student

BITS Pilani admission to international students is offered under the International Students Admission (ISA) scheme. Foreign students can get admission to only UG courses at this university. To apply for admission, students must be citizens of any country other than India. Students also must score 60% or more marks in the Class 12 level exam and 70% marks in PCM or PCB courses. BITS Pilani application fee for international students is Rs 6,750. Selection of international students is based on the qualifying exam marks and Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) score. BITS Pilani international admission 2024 is ongoing and the last date to apply is April 09, 2024.

Important Dates for Admission to BE

Events Dates
BITSAT 2024 session one application datesJanuary 15 - April 11, 2024
Test centre allotment date for session oneMay 01, 2024
Hall ticket publication date for first session examMay 15, 2024
BITSAT 2024 session one exam dateMay 19 - 24, 2024
BITSAT 2024 session two application datesMay 22 - June 10, 2024
Test centre allotment date for session two June 13, 2024
Hall ticket publication date for the second session examJune 19, 2024
BITSAT 2024 session two exam dateJune 22 - 26, 2024

Important Dates for Admission to ME

EventsDates
BITS HD 2024 application datesMarch 06 - April 19, 2024
Test centre allotment to candidatesApril 27, 2024
Test slot booking datesApril 29 - May 02, 2024
Date for publication of hall ticketsMay 16, 2024
BITS HD exam date 2024May 19 - 24, 2024

BITS Pilani Selection Criteria for Engineering Courses

  1. Eligible students need to qualify for the required entrance exams. For BE, students need to qualify for BITSAT. 
  2. For admission to ME, students can qualify for the BITS HD exam conducted by the university or have a valid GATE score. 
  3. Then students need to apply for admission and wait for the university to extend the admission letter.
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BITS Pilani Admission for PhD Courses

BITS Pilani admission to PhD is offered to students who have achieved a minimum of 60% marks in PG examination. Candidates must have an MPhil degree or fellowships like CSIR NET-JRF/DBT-JRF/UGC NET-JRF to get selected. Students who do not have these can attend the BITS PhD Entrance Test conducted by BITS Pilani. 

DegreeEligibility
PhDA minimum of 60% marks is required in ME/MTech/MPharm/MBA/M.Phil. For Humanities and Social Sciences MA with 55% is required.

Important Dates for Admission to PhD

EventsDates
BITS PhD Entrance Test 2024 application datesMarch 01 - April 29, 2024
Release of list of selected candidates for testMay 06, 2024
BITS PhD Entrance Test 2024 exam/interview dateLast week of May 2024 (Tentative)
Announcement of admission offerMid of June 2024 (Tentative)

BITS Pilani Selection Criteria for PhD Courses

  1. Students need to apply for admission on the BITS Pilani website.
  2. To get selected for PhD at BITS Pilani students need to qualify for the BITS PhD Entrance Test and the interview round.
  3. Students who have completed MPhil or have fellowships like CSIR NET-JRF/DBT-JRF/UGC NET-JRF are exempted from taking the entrance test.
  4. The university will release the list of selected candidates on the website.
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BITS Pilani Admission for Other Courses

BITS Pilani admission to other courses like MSc, MPharm, MEd, MPhil and BSc MSc is based on entrance exams. Different courses require candidates to qualify for different entrance exams. For example, MSc, MEd, and MPhil admission is offered to students who qualify for the BITS HD exam. For MPharm students need to qualify for either BITS HD or GPAT. Lastly, for BITS Pilani admission to the BSc MSc course, students need to qualify for the BITSAT exam.

DegreeEligibility
MScGraduation with a minimum of 60% in relevant field from a recognised university
MPharmGraduation with a minimum of 60% in relevant field from a recognised university 
MEdGraduation with a minimum of 60% in relevant field from a recognised university 
MPhilGraduation with a minimum of 60% in relevant field from a recognised university 
BSc MScCandidates must pass Class 12 exam from a recognised board with PCM and English proficiency

Important Dates for Admission to UG Courses

Events Dates
BITSAT 2024 session one application datesJanuary 15 - April 11, 2024
Test centre allotment date for session oneMay 01, 2024
Hall ticket publication date for first session examMay 15, 2024
BITSAT 2024 session one exam dateMay 19 - 24, 2024
BITSAT 2024 session two application datesMay 22 - June 10, 2024
Test centre allotment date for session two June 13, 2024
Hall ticket publication date for the second session examJune 19, 2024
BITSAT 2024 session two exam dateJune 22 - 26, 2024

Important Dates for Admission to PG Courses

EventsDates
BITS HD 2024 application datesMarch 06 - April 19, 2024
Test centre allotment to candidatesApril 27, 2024
Test slot booking datesApril 29 - May 02, 2024
Date for publication of hall ticketsMay 16, 2024
BITS HD exam date 2024May 19 - 24, 2024

BITS Pilani Selection Criteria for Other Courses

  1. First, candidates need to qualify for the required entrance exams. For MSc, MEd, and MPhil admission, the BITS HD exam is required. For MPharm admission, BITS HD or GPAT exams are compulsory. For BSc MSc admission, the BITSAT exam is necessary.
  2. Eligible candidates then need to apply for admission at BITS Pilani.
  3. Then submit all required documents.
  4. The university will select the best students and provide them with admission letters.
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FAQs about BITS Pilani Admission

Does BITS Pilani offer direct admission?

Yes, BITS Pilani does offer direct admission to its UG courses if the student is a board topper of any state or central government board. Such students do not need to qualify for the BITSAT exam and can get admission based on their merit. There is no other way to get direct admission at this university. Other students need to qualify the required entrance exam and meet the eligibility criteria to get admission.

Is it good to take admission in BITS Pilani?

Yes, it is good to take admission in BITS Pilani because the university charges nominal fees for its courses. It also offers multiple specialisations for UG, PG and doctoral courses. For example, BE is available in specialisations such as Civil, Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Manufacturing, and Mechanical. BITS Pilani also offers placement opportunities for its students. In 2023 the highest package was Rs 60.75 LPA.

What is the last to apply for admission at BITS Pilani?

BITS Pilani admission 2024 is ongoing and students who wish to apply for the admission entrance test BITSAT (session one) need to apply by April 11, 2024. The session two application dates of this exam are May 22 - June 10, 2024. BITSAT HD 2024 application is open between March 06 - April 19, 2024.

Does BITS Pilani have the entrance exam for admission?

Yes, BITS Pilani has its own entrance exams for admission. For UG courses the university conducts the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT). Similarly, for admission to PG courses, the university conducts the Birla Institute of Technical Science Higher Degree (BITS HD). For MBA admission the university conducts the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT).

Does BITS Pilani accept JEE Main for admission?

No, JEE Main score is not accepted for BITS Pilani admission to BE courses. The university does not accept any state or all India-level entrance exams for BE admission. It conducts its own entrance exam for admission to UG engineering courses which is BITSAT. Only with a valid BITSAT score a student will be able to apply for BE admission.

Does BITS Pilani accept CAT for admission?

Yes, for BITS Pilani MBA admission students with valid CAT score cards can apply for admission. If a student does not have a CAT scorecard then they can qualify for the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT) conducted by the university. The BAAT exam is conducted in the first quarter of every year.

Can I get scholarship in BITS Pilani at the time of admission?

Yes, students can get scholarships up to 100% at the time of BITS Pilani admission process based on need and merit. This scholarship is called the ‘Merit-Cum-Means (MCN) Scholarship’. It offers top students a tuition fee waiver of between 15% to 100%.

Can I join BITS Pilani after 10th?

No, students can get BITS Pilani admission after completing Class 10 because the minimum requirement for admission is Class 12 for UG courses. After completing Class 12 students need to qualify for the required entrance exam to get admission at BITS Pilani.

What is the application fee for the BITS Pilani admission?

BITS Pilani application fee depends on which course the student is applying for. For example, BITSAT application fees is Rs 3,400 for males and Rs 2,900 for female candidates for UG courses. For international students, the application fee is Rs 6,750 for UG courses. For PhD admission, the application fee is Rs 2,600.

Which Branch is best to get admission at BITS Pilani?

The best MBA branch at BITS Pilani is MBA in Business Analytics as the 2024 placement data show that the highest package offered to this course’s students was Rs 27 LPA. For BE the most popular branches at BITS Pilani are Computer Science, Civil, Manufacturing Engineering, etc. Fees for MBA and BTech Rs 5,50,000 per annum for both courses.

What percentage is required to get admission in BITS Pilani?

For BITS Pilani admission to different UG and PG courses students need to score a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying exam. For example, students need to score 60% marks in Class 12 to become eligible for admission to BE. For PhD admission, students need to score 55% marks in MA for admission to PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences. For other PhD specialisations, students need to score 60% in the PG exam.

Is it compulsory to live in hostel at BITS Pilani or book hostel at the time of admission?

No, it is not compulsory for applicants to live or book a hostel prior to admission at BITS Pilani. Students can choose to opt for hostel accommodation if they need one after getting admission. Students of regular courses at BITS Pilani can get admission to hostels by paying the hostel fee.
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Related Questions

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Akansha Nishad, Student / Alumni

-Answered on Aug-11-2023

Hello sir, I think there might be some issue with this. Kindly visit the BITS Pilani campus for this. 

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Ashish Aditya, Student / Alumni

-Answered on Aug-11-2023

Dear student, The BITS Pilani does offer MBA course for its students. As a B.Pharma student, you are eligible for MBA admission at BITS Pilani. You need to qualify for CAT or XAT and appear in the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT) conducted by BITS Pilani to complete the admission process.

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Abhishek Rathour, Student / Alumni

-Answered on July-27-2023

Dear Murtyunjay,

There is no lateral admission done in the B.Tech course at BITS Pilani. For direct admission to the course, the candidates must have scored an aggregate of 75% of marks in the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. Only those candidates are shortlisted for the admission process. A merit list will be released based on the candidates’ combined performance in BITSAT (entrance exam conducted by the institute) and Class 12. The allocation of the seat will be based on the merit position of the candidates.

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Abhishek Rathour, Student / Alumni

-Answered on June-26-2023

Dear Palak,

JEE Mains is not mandatory for taking admission in BITS Pilani. The applicant has passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and adequate proficiency in English. Also, the applicant needs to obtain a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in PCM in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the PCM subjects. The applicant must achieve a valid score in the BITS Admission Test (BITSAT). For more information on courses and eligibility, refer to BITS Pilani course page.

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ashutosh, Student / Alumni

-Answered on May-11-2023
Can i take admission in bits pilani with my 71.91 percentile in jee

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