BITS Pilani Admission 2026

Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Pilani, Rajasthan · BITS Pilani · Estd. 1964
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A+ NIRF #19
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BITSAT 2026 typically held in May-June 2026. Application opens January-February 2026 at bitsadmission.com. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Birla Institute of Technology & Science

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, established in 1964 by an Act of the Rajasthan state legislature and declared a Deemed-to-be University under the UGC Act, is one of India's premier private engineering institutes. Located at Vidya Vihar, Pilani in Jhunjhunu district, BITS Pilani is the original BITS campus and serves as the flagship of the BITS group (which now also has campuses at Dubai, Goa, Hyderabad). The institute was founded by industrialist G.D. Birla and built on the legacy of Birla Education Trust (established 1929).

BITS Pilani has multiple departments — Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Economics & Finance, and Management. Offers Integrated First Degree (B.E./M.Sc./B.Pharm), Higher Degree (M.E./M.Pharm/M.B.A./MSc), and PhD programmes. NAAC accredited. Ranked among India's top engineering institutes by NIRF.

Admissions to Integrated First Degree (B.E./M.Sc./B.Pharm) through BITSAT (BITS Admission Test) — one of India's premier private engineering entrances. Higher Degree (M.E./M.Pharm/MBA) through GATE/CAT/own entrance. PhD through BITS PhD entrance + interview.

5,500
Total Seats
28
Courses
A+
NAAC
#19
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹3,400 (General) / ₹3,400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

Conducted by BITS Pilani

Admissions to Integrated First Degree (B.E./M.Sc./B.Pharm) through BITSAT (BITS Admission Test). Higher Degree (M.E./M.Pharm/MBA) through GATE/CAT/own entrance. PhD through BITS PhD entrance + interview.

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Eligibility

Integrated First Degree: Plus Two PCM 75% (60% SC/ST/OBC) + BITSAT. M.E.: BE/BTech + GATE. MBA: bachelor + CAT. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
BITSAT 2026 Application Opens 15 Jan 2026 bitsadmission.com Closed
BITSAT 2026 Examination 25 May 2026 bitsadmission.com Upcoming
BITS Counselling 2026 05 Jul 2026 bitsadmission.com Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

BITS Merit-cum-Need Scholarship (50-100% fee waiver for top BITSAT scorers), BITS Need-based Financial Assistance, BITS Cumulative Performance Score (CPS) scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Deemed university: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; Industry quota; merit-based scholarships supersede category for top BITSAT scorers.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Birla Institute of Technology & Science?
Birla Institute of Technology & Science admits students primarily through BITSAT. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Birla Institute of Technology & Science?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹3400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹3400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Birla Institute of Technology & Science declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Birla Institute of Technology & Science are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Birla Institute of Technology & Science accept BITSAT scores?
BITSAT is the primary basis for admission at Birla Institute of Technology & Science. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.