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BITS Pilani ranking 2026 is 668 globally according to QS World Rankings. The institute’s QS Asia Ranking 2026 is 154th, while in Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings 2026, it is placed in the 801–1000 global band. In 2025, the BITS Pilani NIRF ranking was 16th overall, 7th among universities, and 11th in engineering, along with 2nd rank in pharmacy and 18th in research. For B.Tech, the institute secured 1st position by The Times of India, 2nd by Outlook, and 7th by India Today and The Week.
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About BITS Pilani Rankings 2026
BITS Pilani rankings for 2026 have been released by global ranking bodies such as QS and Times Higher Education (THE). BITS Pilani QS World Ranking 2026 is 668 globally, while it secured the 154th position in QS Asia Rankings 2026. Additionally, in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, BITS Pilani falls in the 801–1000 global band.
In NIRF 2025 rankings, BITS Pilani ranked 16th in Overall, 7th among Universities, 11th in Engineering, and 2nd in Pharmacy categories in India. It also secured 18th rank in Research. In international rankings, QS placed BITS Pilani in the 801–850 global band, while multiple engineering subjects were ranked between 201–350 globally. Other rankings in 2025 include 1st position by The Times of India for B.Tech, 2nd by Outlook, and 7th by India Today and The Week. The latest BITS Pilani rankings across global and national categories are given below.
BITS Pilani Ranking 2026 Highlights
BITS Pilani ranked 668th globally in QS World Rankings 2026, while it secured the 154th position in Asia. In Times Higher Education Rankings 2026, the institute is placed in the 801–1000 global band. Given below are the latest BITS Pilani Rankings 2026:
| Ranking Body | Category / Subject | Rank |
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | Overall (Global) | 668 |
| QS Asia University Rankings 2026 | Asia | 154 |
| Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 | Overall (Global) | 801–1000 |
Candidates can refer to BITS Pilani Admission 2026 to check eligibility criteria, entrance exams, and the complete admission process.
BITS Pilani QS World Ranking 2026
According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, BITS Pilani is ranked 668 globally and 154 in Asia. Additionally, Times Higher Education (THE) places the institute in the 801–1000 global band in 2026.
| Stream/Category | Rank 2026 |
| World | 668 |
| Asia | 154 |
To get a detailed list of programs & specialisations offered by the institute, candidates can explore BITS Pilani Courses 2026.
BITS Pilani Rankings 2025
In 2025, BITS Pilani NIRF ranking stood at 16th position in Overall category and 11th in Engineering in India. The institute also ranked 7th among Universities, 2nd in Pharmacy, and 18th in Research.
For B.Tech, BITS Pilani was ranked 1st by The Times of India, 2nd by Outlook, and 7th by India Today and The Week in India in 2025. In global rankings, BITS Pilani in the 801–850 band by QS, with subject rankings across engineering disciplines ranging between 201–350 globally.
Ranking Body | Category / Subject | Rank 2025 |
NIRF | Overall | 16 |
NIRF | University | 7 |
NIRF | Engineering | 11 |
NIRF | Pharmacy | 2 |
NIRF | Research | 18 |
QS World University Rankings | Overall (Global) | 801–850 |
QS Rankings – Engineering & Technology | Engineering | 250 |
QS Subject Rankings – Chemical Engineering | Engineering | 301–350 |
QS Subject Rankings – Civil & Structural Engineering | Engineering | 201–275 |
QS Subject Rankings – Computer Science & IT | Engineering | 301–350 |
QS Subject Rankings – Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Engineering | 251–300 |
QS Subject Rankings – Mechanical Engineering | Engineering | 251–300 |
Times Higher Education (THE) | Overall (Global) | 601–800 |
THE Asia University Rankings | Asia | 201–250 |
India Today | B.Tech | 7 |
The Week | B.Tech | 7 |
Outlook India | Private Engineering Colleges | 2 |
The Times of India | B.Tech | 1 |
IIRF | Pharmacy | 2 |
CWUR | Overall (Global) | 1260 |
BITS Pilani NIRF Ranking 2025
As per NIRF Ranking 2025, BITS Pilani ranked 16th Overall, 11th in Engineering, and 7th among Universities in India. It also secured 2nd rank in Pharmacy and 18th in Research.
Stream/Category | Rank 2025 |
Overall | 16 |
University | 7 |
Engineering | 11 |
Pharmacy | 2 |
Research | 18 |
BITS Pilani QS Rankings 2025
As per the QS World University Rankings 2025, BITS Pilani was placed in the 801–850 global band. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, BITS Pilani was ranked across multiple engineering disciplines, with most subjects placed within the top 300 globally.
Category/Stream | Global Rank |
World | 801-850 |
Engineering & Technology | 250 |
Chemical Engineering | 301–350 |
Civil & Structural Engineering | 201–275 |
Computer Science & IT | 301–350 |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 251–300 |
Mechanical Engineering | 251–300 |
BITS Pilani NIRF Ranking 2025
BITS Pilani has been featured in the NIRF 2025. According to the NIRF Ranking 2025, BITS Pilani is ranked 16 in Overall category, 11 in Engineering category, 2 in Pharmacy category, 7 in University category, 18 in Research category. The rankings reflect the BITS Pilani's consistent efforts toward academic growth and student development.
BITS Pilani NIRF Rank 2025 Vs. 2024
The table below shows BITS Pilani’s NIRF ranking trends across major categories in 2025 and 2024. BITS Pilani has shown improvement in the Pharmacy category compared to last year.
| Category/Stream | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
| Overall | 16 | 23 |
| Engineering | 11 | 20 |
| Pharmacy | 2 | 3 |
| University | 7 | - |
| Research | 18 | - |
BITS Pilani NIRF Parameter-wise Score
NIRF evaluates institutions on various parameters like OVERALL, TLR, RP, GO, OI, PR, QNR, QLR, SFC. In the Pharmacy, BITS Pilani scored 82.28.The following table shows BITS Pilani’s performance across all the parameters in the Pharmacy category:
| Parameter | 2025 Score | 2024 Score |
| Total Score | 82.28 | 78.95 |
| TLR | - | 89.45 |
| RP | - | 72.95 |
| GO | - | 85.63 |
| OI | - | 70.39 |
| PR | - | 60.62 |
- BITS Pilani's score in OVERALL improved by 3.33 in the Pharmacy category.
BITS Pilani India Today Ranking 2025
BITS Pilani has been featured in the India Today 2025. According to the India Today Ranking 2025, BITS Pilani is ranked 7 in Overall category, 7 in Engineering category. The rankings reflect the BITS Pilani's consistent efforts toward academic growth and student development.
BITS Pilani India Today Rank 2025
The table below shows BITS Pilani’s India Today ranking trends across major categories in 2025.
| Category/Stream | 2025 Rank |
| Overall | 7 |
| Engineering | 7 |
BITS Pilani IIRF Ranking 2024
BITS Pilani has been featured in the IIRF 2024. According to the IIRF Ranking 2024, BITS Pilani is ranked 2 in Engineering category. The rankings reflect the BITS Pilani's consistent efforts toward academic growth and student development.
BITS Pilani IIRF Rank 2024 Vs. 2023
The table below shows BITS Pilani’s IIRF ranking trends across major categories in 2024 and 2023. BITS Pilani has shown slight dip in the Engineering category compared to last year.
| Category/Stream | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank |
| Engineering | 2 | 1 |
BITS Pilani The Week Ranking 2023
BITS Pilani has been featured in the The Week 2023. According to the The Week Ranking 2023, BITS Pilani is ranked 12 in Management category. The rankings reflect the BITS Pilani's consistent efforts toward academic growth and student development.
BITS Pilani The Week Rank 2023 Vs. 2022
The table below shows BITS Pilani’s The Week ranking trends across major categories in 2023 and 2022. BITS Pilani has shown improvement in the Management category compared to last year.
| Category/Stream | 2023 Rank | 2022 Rank |
| Management | 12 | 13 |
BITS Pilani Times of India Ranking 2024
BITS Pilani has been featured in the Times of India 2024. According to the Times of India Ranking 2024, BITS Pilani is ranked 1 in Engineering category. The rankings reflect the BITS Pilani's consistent efforts toward academic growth and student development.
BITS Pilani Times of India Rank 2024
The table below shows BITS Pilani’s Times of India ranking trends across major categories in 2024.
| Category/Stream | 2024 Rank |
| Engineering | 1 |
BITS Pilani NIRF - 2025 Ranking Comparison
Comparison of BITS Pilani against similar NIRF - 2025 ranked college in Pharmacy category.
| College Name | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank |
| BITS Pilani | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Panjab University | 3 | 7 | 8 |
| JSS College of Pharmacy Mysore | 4 | 6 | - |
| NIPER Hyderabad | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| ICT Mumbai | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| MCOPS Manipal | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Jamia Hamdard | 1 | 1 | 2 |
BITS Pilani NIRF Rankings 2025
Ranking Publisher NIRF
- Overall#16
- University#7
- Pharmacy#2
- Engineering#11
- Research#18
BITS Pilani Overall NIRF Ranking 2026
- OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.65.06GOOD
- TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.66.06GOOD
- RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.57.83GOOD
- GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.75.19GOOD
- OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.58.49GOOD
- PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.28.11AVERAGE
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