BITS Pilani offers admission to several Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate and Doctoral programs across diverse fields such as Engineering, Management, Humanities, Science, etc. Admissions are based on entrance exam scores conducted by the institute, depending on the course, i.e., BITSAT, BITS BAAT, HD exams, etc. Applicants have to apply online through the official website of the institute. The application fee is INR 3,000-3,500. BITSAT application process began on 21 January 2025 and the last date is 24 April 2025. BITSAT 2025 will be held between 26-30 May, 2025 (Session-1) and 22-26 June, 2025 (Session-2). Students who are willing to apply must submit their application along with the required documents on or before the last date.
BITS Pilani admission process 2025 has been started for various courses like BE, B. Pharm., M.Sc., M.Sc dual degree, ME, M. Pharm., MBA, B. Tech., M.Tech., etc. Applicants have to apply through an online portal to get admission by providing some necessary details (Like Name, E-mail, National ID, Educational qualifications, etc.). Then they have to upload required documents. Additionally, they have to pay an application processing fee of INR 3,000-3,500.
BITS Pilani conducts BITSAT, and BITS BAAT entrance exam for admission to First Degree (FD), Higher Degree (HD) courses. Interested students have to go on the official website of the institute to apply for entrance exams as per the course. BITSAT is the exam for first degree courses and BITS BAAT/HD tests are for higher degree courses. Based on their BITSAT marks, students are eligible to get admission in First Degree courses like BE, and B.Pharm. Whereas, applicants appearing for BITS BAAT exam can get admission to the MBA based on the marks obtained.
Application Form Release | 21 January, 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 24 April, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | Session 1: 26-30 May, 2025 Session 2: 22-26 June, 2025 |
Merit List Announcement | July, 2025 |
Admission Offer Letter | July-August (Tentative) |
Last Date for Fee Payment | August (Tentative) |
Commencement of Classes | August-September (Tentative) |
UG admission 2025 at BITS Pilani started on 21 January 2025 and the last date to apply is 24 April 2025. BITS Pilani admission is based on merit of the entrance exam and the application fee is INR 3,000-3,500 that students have to pay at the time of submitting application form. Moreover, the approximate fee for UG programs is between 2 to 3 Lakhs/Semester (tentative). Interested and eligible students can apply through the official website of the university before the last date.
For academic session 2025, BITS Pilani offers admission to many UG courses, such as BE, B. Pharm., B.Tech. in many disciplines (Engineering, Management, Technology, Pharmacy, etc). Basic eligibility for UG courses is 10+2 in Science stream with a minimum of 75% marks from a recognised board. The table below highlights the key courses along with the specialisations and eligibility criteria:
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Specialisation |
BE |
| Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication, Mathematics and Computing, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engg., Environmental and Sustainability Engg. |
B.Pharm |
| Pharmacy |
For the academic session 2025-26, PG application started from 21 January 2025. The last date of application submission is 24 April 2025. Admission criteria is based on the entrance exam. Students have to pay INR 3,000-3,500 application fee. Additionally, fee for PG programs is between 2 to 3 Lakhs/Semester (tentative). Students who want to get admission in PG courses should apply online through the institute portal.
The institute offers PG courses in many disciplines, including Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Technology, etc. These courses are ME, M. Pharm., MBA, etc. Students who are interested in PG admission must have a bachelor’s degree in relevant subjects with at least 60% marks. For more detailed information you can go through the following table.
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Specialisation |
M.Sc |
| Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Semiconductor and Nanoscience |
ME | Integrated First Degree with 60% marks in aggregate in the concerned subject (or its equivalent) | Computer Science with Specialization in Information Security with B.Sc. input, Civil – Water Resource Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil with specialization in Infrastructure Engineering and Management), Civil with specialization in Structural Engineering), Civil with specialization in Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, Design Engineering, Electrical with specialization in Power Electronics and Drives, Embedded Systems, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Mechanical, Microelectronics, Software Systems. |
M.Pharm | B.Pharm with a minimum of 60% aggregate | Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy. |
MBA |
| Finance, Marketing, Human Resources |
BITS Plilani has started PhD admission on 1 March 2025. Application forms are open till 29 April 2025. Students interested in getting admission in PhD have to sit in an entrance exam conducted by the institute. For this, students have to fill an application form by paying an application fee, i.e., INR 2,600. After qualifying the entrance examination, students have to pay a PhD course fee, that is, 26,000/Semester for Full-time PhD and 52,000/Semester for Part-time PhD.
BITS Pilani offers PhD degree courses across various disciplines, such as Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Technology, Science. Students who have a Master’s degree in relevant subjects with a minimum of 55-60% marks (55% for Social Science subjects and 60% for Science subjects) are eligible to take admission in PhD. Specialisations and eligibility criteria for PhD courses are given in the following table:
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Specialisation |
PhD |
| Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Information Systems, Economics & Finance, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Physics, General Sciences |
The WILP admission process started in March 2025, and the last date to apply is April 2025. The application fee for WILP courses is approximately INR 1,500 and 66,000/Semester after enrolling in the course. Students have to apply through the official website before the application closing date.
BITS Pilnai offers various WILP (Work Integrated Learning Program) courses for the working professionals. These courses are B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, Diploma and Certificate. Following table highlights the key courses along with WILP specialisations and eligibility criteria offered by the institute:
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Specialisation |
B.Tech | Working professional with at least 2 years of experience and having a Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc in the concerned field | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering, Process Engineering, Smart Manufacturing |
M.Tech | Working professionals with BE/B.Tech or M.Sc degree with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent). | Data Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Software Systems, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Computing Systems and Infrastructure, Embedded Systems, VLSI Design and Microelectronics, Digital Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Electronics, Manufacturing Management, Quality Management, Pharmaceutical Operations and Management, Environmental Engineering, Sanitation Science, Technology and Management. |
MBA | Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks + one year of experience
| Digital Business, Business Analytics, FinTech, Consultancy Management, Manufacturing Management, Quality Management, Finance, Hospital and Health Systems Management, AI for Business |
M.Sc | Bachelor's degree in Science with 60% marks + one year of experience | Business Analytics, Information Systems |
PG Diploma programs | Bachelor's Degree with 60% marks + One or two years of experience | Business Analytics, FinTech, Finance, Automotive Cybersecurity, Smart Mobility, Smart Manufacturing, Electric Vehicles |
PG Certificate Programme | Working professionals with Bachelor;s degree having 55-60% marks | Data Science for Climate and Health, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning, Internet Of Things, Full Stack Engineering |
The application procedure of getting admission to Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani is given below:
Registration: Applicants have to register on the admission portal of the university
Verify Email: After registration, applicants will get a verification email on the registered email ID.
Fill Online Application: The applicant has to fill out the details in the online application and upload the required documents.
Fee Payment: Once the application is filled out by the applicant, he/she has to pay the required amount of the fee that varies from course to course.
Submit Application: This is the last step in the application process. Submit the filled application form by paying the prescribed fee.
Class 10th and 12th marksheet and certificate
Graduation degree/Master’s degree (for Master and Doctoral degree programs)
Government ID Proof
Passport-size photograph
BITSAT/BITS BAAT exam score card
The salient features of BITSAT-2025 are given below:
Computer-Based: BITSAT exam is conducted through CBT (Computer-Based Test).
Two Sessions: BITSAT is usually held in two sessions. One in May and the second in June.
One or Both Sessions: Applicants may sit in one or both the sessions. If a candidate appears in both the sessions then the higher score will be considered.
Extended Application: Candidates may apply for Session 2 during an extended application window if they originally enrolled solely for Session 1.