Call for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus - The Department of Civil Engineering at BITS Pilani is inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This position is part of an interdisciplinary project focusing on AI, climate change, and sustainable water management. The project aims to develop a socio-hydro-climatological framework for adaptive river basin management using Artificial Intelligence. The fellowship offers ₹37,000/month for a tenure from January 2026 to January 2027, with the possibility of continuation as a fully funded PhD scholar. Eligible candidates should have an M.Tech/M.Sc. in Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Geoinformatics, or related fields, with a preference for those skilled in Machine Learning, Hydrological Modelling, GIS & Remote Sensing. The application deadline is October 28, 2025, and interviews will be conducted in the first week of November 2025. Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV to r.srinivas@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in.
For BITS Pilani cutoff 2025 admissions, the final iteration closing score for B.E. in Computer Science reached 327 out of 390 at the Pilani campus, 301 at Goa, and 298 at Hyderabad, while B.E. Chemical closed at 247, 239, and 238, respectively, reflecting heightened competition with 136,000 applicants for 3,000 seats as per the 2025 admission cycle report. These scores determine eligibility for integrated first-degree programs, where candidates must also hold 75% aggregate in 12th PCM to qualify, followed by merit-based allocation in up to seven iterations starting July 2025.
Looking ahead to 2026 intakes via BITSAT-2026, expect cutoffs to climb 5-10 marks for high-demand branches like CSE due to rising applicant numbers and consistent exam difficulty, based on a 30-point surge noted in the 2025 newsletter from prior years. This page details the exact 2025 closing scores across all branches and campuses, year-wise trends, expected 2026 cutoffs, MBA BAAT thresholds, and factors influencing variations, equipping you to target scores above 300 for Pilani CSE or 250 for Mechanical at Hyderabad.
Expected BITS Pilani cutoff 2026 projects a 5-10 mark rise across branches due to increasing applicant numbers (140,000+ anticipated) and stable seat counts, with CSE at Pilani likely hitting 332-337, based on 2025 trends and admission data.
| Branch | Pilani Expected Score | Goa Expected Score | Hyderabad Expected Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science | 332-337 | 306-311 | 303-308 |
| B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 297-302 | 283-288 | 280-285 |
| B.E. Mechanical | 271-276 | 263-268 | 260-265 |
| B.E. Chemical | 252-257 | 244-249 | 243-248 |
| M.Sc. Economics (Hons.) | 266-271 | 260-265 | 257-262 |
| B.Pharm (Hons.) | 170-175 | - | 166-171 |
Expected BITS Pilani MBA cutoff 2026 for BAAT shortlisting projects a slight rise to 80 percentile in CAT 2025, 75 percentile in XAT 2026, or 640 in GMAT 2025-26, driven by increasing applications (1,500+ anticipated) and stable 120 seats, per 2025 trends showing 5-percentile hikes from prior years.
| Entrance Exam | Expected Qualifying Percentile/Score (2026) | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2025 | 80 percentile | 90+ percentile |
| XAT 2026 | 75 percentile | 85+ percentile |
| GMAT 2025-26 | 640 score | 700+ score |
| BAAT (Institute Test) | Conducted March 2026; no fixed cutoff | Top 200 shortlists |
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹3,81,875 | 60% aggregate marks in qualifying Bachelor's degree, valid CAT/GMAT score |
| B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | ||
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹19,94,000 | Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, Minimum aggregate of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, Valid GATE score in the relevant discipline |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹9,26,000 | B.E./B.Tech. degree or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 60% or equivalent CGPA, Integrated First Degree of BITS or equivalent |
| M.Pharm. (Master of Pharmacy) | Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) from a recognized university, minimum aggregate score of 60%, valid GPAT score, valid GATE score in Pharmacy | |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹78,570 | Master's degree in the relevant field, Minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying degree, Valid GATE/NET score (for candidates with a professional degree such as B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MBA) |
| M.Ed. (Master of Education) | ₹9,26,000 | Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.), Minimum aggregate score of 50% in B.Ed. program, Bachelor's degree in any other discipline, Teaching experience of at least two years |
| M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | Postgraduate degree (Masters or equivalent) from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score of 60%, Professional degree such as B.E./B.Tech./M.Pharm./MBA/MCA or equivalent | |
| Bachelor of Engineering-B.E. | ₹3,73,750 - 19,94,000 | 10+2 examination from a recognized board or its equivalent, Minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, At least 60% marks individually in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Qualify in BITSAT |
| Master of Engineering-M.E. | ₹10,100 - 9,26,000 | B.E./B.Tech. degree or equivalent qualification, minimum aggregate of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, valid GATE score in the relevant discipline, completed an integrated first degree of BITS Pilani |
| B.Sc. + M.Sc. | ₹19,94,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate score of 75%, minimum individual score of 60% in each subject, qualify in BITSAT with a competitive score |
The BITS Pilani cutoff 2025 for the final seventh iteration, released August 2025 on bitsadmission.com, finalised admissions for 2,800+ students across B.E., M.Sc., and B.Pharm programs, with no reservations influencing merit lists.
| Program | Pilani Score | Goa Score | Hyderabad Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science | 327 | 301 | 298 |
| B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 292 | 278 | 275 |
| B.E. Mechanical | 266 | 258 | 255 |
| B.E. Civil | 238 | 234 | 237 |
| B.E. Chemical | 247 | 239 | 238 |
| M.Sc. Economics (Hons.) | 261 | 255 | 252 |
| B.Pharm (Hons.) | 165 | - | 161 |
BITS Pilani MBA cutoff 2025 for the two-year Business Analytics program requires a minimum 75 percentile in CAT 2024, 70 percentile in XAT 2025, or 620 score in GMAT 2024-25 to qualify for BAAT shortlisting, with final merit combining 50% BAAT, 20% academics, and 30% interview as per the 2025 admission guidelines.
| Entrance Exam | Minimum Qualifying Percentile/Score (2025) | Weight in Selection |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2024 | 75 percentile | 20-30% (if submitted) |
| XAT 2025 | 70 percentile | 20-30% (if submitted) |
| GMAT 2024-25 | 620 score | 20-30% (if submitted) |
| BAAT (Institute Test) | Conducted March 15, 2025; no fixed cutoff | 50% |
BITS Pilani cutoff trends from 2023 to 2025 indicate a steady 10-15 mark increase for CSE across campuses, driven by 30% more applicants and unchanged seat quotas, per annual admission reports.
| Year/Branch | Pilani CSE | Goa CSE | Hyderabad CSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 327 | 301 | 298 |
| 2024 | 320 | 295 | 292 |
| 2023 | 331 | 306 | 303 |
BITS Pilani MSc BITSAT cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1. BITS Pilani BITSAT Cutoff 2024 for MSc admission is listed below.
| Course | Closing Marks |
|---|---|
| M.Sc.(Hons.) Biological Sciences | 236 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.) in Chemistry | 241 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.) Physics | 254 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.) Mathematics | 256 |
| M.Sc. Economics | 271 |
BITS Pilani B.E. BITSAT cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1. BITS Pilani BITSAT Cutoff 2024 for B.E. admission is listed below.
| Course | Closing Marks |
|---|---|
| B.E (Hons.) Civil Engineering | 238 |
| B.E.(Hons.) Manufacturing Engineering | 243 |
| B.E.(Hons.) Chemical Engineering | 247 |
| B.E.(Hons.) Mechanical Engineering | 266 |
| B.E.(Hons.) Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 282 |
| B.E.(Hons.) Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 292 |
| B.E.(Hons.) in Electronics & Communication | 314 |
| B.E. Mathematics and Computing | 318 |
| B.E.(Hons.) Computer Science | 327 |
BITS Pilani B.Pharm BITSAT cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1. BITS Pilani BITSAT Cutoff 2024 for B.Pharm admission is listed below.
| Course | Closing Marks |
|---|---|
| B.Pharm. (Hons.) | 165 |
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