Question 1

What makes BITS Pilani one of the top engineering institutes in India?

Accepted Answer

BITS Pilani consistently features high because of its excellent academic and placement record. It is ranked at 1 in B.Tech by IIRF in 2024 and at 20 by NIRF in 2024. The average placement package of B.Tech students in 2025 was INR 20.79 LPA, while the median was INR 18LPA. More than 250 leading companies, such as Google, Microsoft, and Deloitte, have visited the campus for placements. Its challenging academic program, competitive admission through BITSAT, and quality faculty explain its elite status.

Question 2

Can EWS category students afford BITS Pilani?

Accepted Answer

Yes, students belonging to the EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) category can afford BITS Pilani due to scholarships and financial assistance. BITS Pilani provides different merit scholarships under its Merit Award and Merit-Cum-Need Award plans. For instance, the students in the top 1% receive a full exemption from their tuition fee, which is 100%. Some other students could receive partial scholarships (e.g., 40%, 80%, 25%, etc.). Moreover, educational loans and financial assistance can also contribute to making the fees more reasonable for EWS students.

Question 3

What undergraduate programs does BITS Pilani offer?

Accepted Answer

BITS Pilani has a range of undergraduate courses. They have Bachelor of Engineering (BE) courses in specializations such as Computer Science, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Chemical, and others. There is also a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) course. The students can select among these courses according to their area of interest and academic performance. The BE courses are the most sought-after, and they have excellent placement.

Question 4

Does BITS Pilani provide hostel facilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BITS Pilani has a hostel for all students. There are a total of 11 boys' hostels and 1 girls' hostel complex on the campus. The hostel rooms are fully furnished with a bed, table, chair, ceiling fan, and cupboard. Every room has an internet connection. The common room in each of the hostels has cable TV and telephones. All hostels have solar water heating arrangements. Dining facilities are a common mess for the two boys' hostels and a private mess in the girls' hostel itself. Mess facilities are managed by students, and the hostel residents must dine at the mess. The campus is a fully residential campus, and hostel accommodations are for all students.

Question 5

Does BITS Pilani have any partnered universities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BITS Pilani has many partnerships with international universities. These partnerships are coordinated through the various campuses with the support of the International Programmes and Collaboration Division (IPCD). BITS has MoUs with universities and industries in North America (24%), Asia (29%), Europe (35%), and Oceania (12%). Some partner institutions include: Iowa State University, University at Buffalo (SUNY), RMIT University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of South Florida. These partnerships allow for student and faculty exchange, joint research, and dual degree programmes.

Question 6

What was the highest package offered during BITS Pilani placements?

Accepted Answer

The highest package offered during BITS Pilani placements (for MBA in Business Analytics, as of November 2024) was INR 21.6 LPA. The placements are still ongoing.

Question 7

What is the salary of a student appearing for the BITS Pilani placements?

Accepted Answer

The average salary package for students at BITS Pilani (Pilani campus) is INR 20.79 LPA. The median salary for a 4-year undergraduate program, according to the NIRF 2024 report, is INR 18 LPA. For MBA in Business Analytics, the median package is INR 14.64 LPA as of November 2024.

Question 8

How many recruiters participated in the BITS Pilani Placement in 2025?

Accepted Answer

In the BITS Pilani placement drive 2024, more than 250 companies participated, and we are hoping to have a similar number for the 2025 placement drive, as it is still ongoing. The top recruiters included Accenture, Adobe, Deloitte USI, EY, Google, HCL, Infosys, Intel, L&T, Microsoft, Nvidia, Pfizer, Proctor and Gamble, TCS Research, Wells Fargo, Barclays, KPMG, and IBM.

Question 9

Which is better, BITS Pilani or IIT Delhi?

Accepted Answer

IIT Delhi is placed above BITS Pilani in international and national rankings. IIT Delhi is ranked 44th in Asia by QS as of 2025 and within the top 150 worldwide. It generated more than 16,000 research papers between 20182022, with over 220,000 citations. In its placements of 2024-25, 38.6% of students were placed in core tech positions. BITS Pilani placed 90% of its students in 2023 with an average domestic package of ?20.79 LPA and median ?18.2 LPA. Although BITS provides flexible academics and robust industry connections, IIT Delhi boasts better research facilities, international reputation, and broader placement variety.

Question 10

Which was the top domain that hired students during BITS Pilani placements?

Accepted Answer

During BITS Pilani's 2024 placement season, the top hiring domain was Consulting and Analytics. A significant number of students, especially from the Department of Management, were placed in this sector. The Analytics domain alone recorded the highest package of INR 27 LPA, while the average stood at INR 17.45 LPA. Several well-known companies such as Trexquant, Millennium Management, and IMC Trading recruited students for high-paying quantitative and analytics roles.

Question 11

In which departments has BITS Pilani been featured by the NIRF Rankings 2023?

Accepted Answer

As per the NIRF Rankings 2023, BITS Pilani has been featured in 5 departments. The departments are Engineering, Overall, Research, Pharmacy and University Rankings.

Question 12

What is the position of BITS Pilani in the Engineering category?

Accepted Answer

BITS Pilani has ranked 25 by NIRF Rankings 2023 in the Engineering category. BITS Pilani has got a score of 49. 98 out of 100 for qualitative and quantitative research.

Question 13

What is the QS World University Ranking of BITS Pilani?

Accepted Answer

According to the QS World University Rankings, BITS Pilani has acquired the rank of 951 out of 1000 with an academic reputation of 9.1.

Question 14

On what basis has BITS Pilani been ranked in the overall category?

Accepted Answer

NIRF Rankings 2023 has ranked BITS Pilani based on the teaching and learning resources, research and professional practice, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity and perception. Based on these parameters, BITS Pilani has acquired the rank of 25 in overall category.

Question 15

What is the position of BITS Pilani in the Pharmacy department?

Accepted Answer

The NIRF Rankings 2023 has given the rank of 3 to the BITS Pilani in the Pharmacy department. The institute has scored 89.05 out of 100 in the teaching and learning resources parameter.

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