BITS Pilani ME Software Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Pilani, RajasthanDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1964NAAC Grade A++
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ME Software Engineering at BITS Pilani is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

  • The total fees for the ME Software Engineering program at BITS Pilani is ₹ 12.12 Lakhs.
  • Students need to pay ₹ 6.38 Lakhs in the first year.

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, BITS Pilani ranks 8 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1487 out of 2000 and a placement score of 666 out of 1000. India Today Engineering ranking 2025, ranks BITS Pilani at 7 out of 269 in India.

Find detailed BITS Pilani ME Software Engineering fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

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Application Date:Feb 18, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026
Course HighlightsDetails
duration2 Years (Full Time)
course levelPG (Degree)
mode of studyOn Campus
total fees₹ 12.12 Lakhs
median package₹ 15.73 Lakhs
eligibilityGraduation with 60%
entrance testBITS HD
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19 Feb, 2026 BITS HD 2026 registration begins @bits-pilani.ac.in for ME/ M.Pharm admissions. Register till Apr 20. The exam is scheduled for May 25 & 26, 2026. Read more.

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BITS Pilani ME Software Engineering Fees

BITS Pilani ME Software Engineering fees 2025 is ₹ 12.12 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
  • This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 11 Lakhs, Caution Fees of ₹ 3,000, Other Fees of ₹ 1.09 Lakhs.
  • Candidates need to pay ₹ 6.38 Lakhs in the first year.

Earlier, ME Software Engineering fees at BITS Pilani was ₹ 11.47 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 65,400 over the year.

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Quota:
Fee TypeTotal Amount (INR)
tuition fee₹11 Lakhs
caution fee*₹3,000
other fee₹1.09 Lakhs
total academic fee₹12.12 Lakhs
hostel fee₹1.71 Lakhs
total fee₹13.83 Lakhs
* Fees is refundable

Fees as per Official Website-

Fees as per Official Website

Important Dates for ME Software Engineering at BITS Pilani

Important Events

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Dates of Applications of BITSHD 2026 for Admission [M.ME/M.Tech]
Feb 18, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026
Ongoing
Date for Edit Applications of BITSHD 2026 for Admission [M.ME/M.Tech]
Apr 22, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
Admission Offers based on GATE Score for Session 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
May 04, 2026
Fee Payment for based on GATE Score Admission [M.ME/M.Tech]
May 11, 2026
Test Center / Date / Slot Allotment Date for Admission 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
May 18, 2026
Date of BITSHD Test for Admission 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
May 25, 2026
Hall Ticket of BITSHD Test for Admission 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
May 21, 2026 - May 26, 2026
Admission Offers based on BITSHD for Session 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
Jun 08, 2026
Fee Payment for based on BITSHD Admission [M.ME/M.Tech]
Jun 22, 2026
Admission Offers Dates for Session 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
Jun 29, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Dates of Applications of BITSHD 2026 for Admission [M.ME/M.Tech]
Feb 18, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026
Ongoing
Date for Edit Applications of BITSHD 2026 for Admission [M.ME/M.Tech]
Apr 22, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
Admission Offers based on GATE Score for Session 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
May 04, 2026
Fee Payment for based on GATE Score Admission [M.ME/M.Tech]
May 11, 2026
Test Center / Date / Slot Allotment Date for Admission 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
May 18, 2026
Date of BITSHD Test for Admission 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
May 25, 2026
Hall Ticket of BITSHD Test for Admission 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
May 21, 2026 - May 26, 2026
Admission Offers based on BITSHD for Session 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
Jun 08, 2026
Fee Payment for based on BITSHD Admission [M.ME/M.Tech]
Jun 22, 2026
Admission Offers Dates for Session 2026 [M.ME/M.Tech]
Jun 29, 2026
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BITS Pilani: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 2 Reviews

The program is led by well-qualified faculty who deliver effective online training sessions with clear examples. The total fee is 160,000 INR, which includes 35,000 INR per semester for four semesters and an additional 20,000 INR for registration. While there are no practical labs or mandatory internships, the placement process starts after the first two semesters, occurring in two seasons. About 90% of students secure placements in the first season, with others getting opportunities in the second.

The highest salary package offered is 43 LPA, and the average is 21 LPA. Internships are not compulsory, but opportunities like Qualcomm internship offerings up to 37 LPA are available, and Samsung is a key recruiter. Engaging in coding during the summer is advised to improve placement chances. Scholarships are considered beneficial, with financial support through government funding and bank loans, making the investment worthwhile due to high placement rates.

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BITS Pilani ME Software Engineering Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, The median package reported is 15.73 Lakhs.Check BITS Pilani Placement

Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of BITS Pilani, about 96% of the MEstudents were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 15.73 Lakhs.

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Median Package₹15.73 Lakhs

BITS Pilani ME Software Engineering Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, BITS Pilani ranks 8 out of 500 colleges in India and 1st in state Rajasthan for its ME Software Engineering program.

  • 7 out of 269 under India Today Engineering Ranking 2025.
  • 7 out of 286 under The Week Engineering Ranking 2025.
  • 11 out of 300 under NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025.
  • 2 out of 200 under Outlook Engineering Ranking 2025.
  • 1 out of 175 under The Times Of India Engineering Ranking 2025.

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Collegedunia Ranking

#8 out of 500 in India 2025 
#1st in Rajasthan

Indiatoday Ranking

#7 out of 269 in India 2025 
#1st in Rajasthan

The Week Ranking

#7 out of 286 in India 2025 
#1st in Rajasthan

NIRF Ranking

#11 out of 300 in India 2025 
#1st in Rajasthan

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BITS Pilani: 2 Answered Questions

Does BITS Pilani conduct ME admissions based on GATE results?

AkashME student at BITS Pilani

The admission to all M.E. (except Software systems) programmes is conducted at BITS Pilani on the basis of BITS HD or GATE results. Admission to M.E. in Software Systems is done on the basis of BITS HD results only.

You can give any of the following entrances to get admission into the ME programmes of BITS Pilani:

  • GATE 
  • BITS HD online test
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What is the future scope available if I pursue M.E. Software Systems in BITS, Pilani Full Time?

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Sayan SahayStudied at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Graduated 2021

If you get to pursue M.E. Software Systems in BITS Pilani that itself is a huge opportunity. You will get to pursue one of the most in-demand degrees from an elite college. It will help you in your future career prospects. However, what you will want to do after pursuing this degree, totally depends on your area of interest. If you can maintain a good CGPA, then you can expect to get placed in the top companies that visit our college for placements. You will get to work at top companies which will give you exposure in your field. If you want to go for higher studies then also M.E. in Software Systems is a good degree which will help you develop a good foundation in the subject. You can opt for PhD programs abroad or from the top institutes in India. BITS Pilani itself has a well-structured curriculum for doctorate programs.

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Fees and Financial Aid:

The fee is high because everything funding depends on student fee No, funding is given by the government but it's worth u will get a loan from the bank very easily Nd average placement is very high so it's worth
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I found it a bit expensive 35K for each semester (4 Semester was included in the whole program) plus 20K during the registration time. As the program didn't contain any Practical Labs in front or any Internship, I found that somehow expensive.
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