About BITS Pilani
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani is India's top private engineering institution — consistently ranked among India's best. It has 3 campuses in Pilani (Rajasthan), Goa and Hyderabad. Admission is via BITSAT — conducted independently by BITS (NOT through JoSAA).
3 Campuses
Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad
BITSAT
Own admission test — NOT JoSAA
Top Private Inst.
Ranked #25 NIRF — best private engineering
₹5.5–6L/yr
Higher fee — private institute
₹12–50L CTC
Excellent industry placements
Dual Degree
B.E. + M.Sc. dual degrees available
Campus-wise Data
| Campus | Location | CS BITSAT Cutoff | Annual Fee | NIRF | Notable Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITS Pilani Main | Pilani, Rajasthan | 350/390 | ₹5.50L | #25 | CS, ECE, EEE, ME, Chemical, Pharma |
| BITS Goa | Goa | 345/390 | ₹5.80L | #40 | CS, ECE, EEE, ME, Chemical, ENI |
| BITS Hyderabad | Hyderabad, TS | 340/390 | ₹5.80L | #38 | CS, ECE, EEE, ME, Chemical, BioTech |
| BITS Dubai (Intl) | Dubai, UAE | 330/390 | ₹14L/yr | Intl. | CS, ECE, ME, Chemical |
BITSAT Exam Pattern 2026
BITSAT 2026: Computer-Based Online Test | 3 Hours | 130 Questions + 12 Bonus | No negative marking for bonus section | Conducted in May/June
| Section | Questions | Marks | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | 120 | Similar difficulty to JEE Main |
| Chemistry | 30 | 120 | NCERT + Reaction mechanisms |
| English Proficiency & Reasoning | 25 | 75 (+ 35 bonus section) | 12 bonus Qs if 130 done in time |
| Mathematics OR Biology | 40 | 160 | Biology for Pharma program, Maths for B.E. |
| Marking | Details |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +3 marks |
| Wrong Answer | -1 mark (Negative marking) |
| Maximum Marks | 390 (without bonus) or 425 (with bonus) |
| Bonus Section | 12 extra Qs appear only if all 130 answered in time |
BITS vs JEE Main — Which to Choose
If your BITSAT score is 330+ and you can afford ₹5.5–6L/year fee, BITS is often preferred over NITs for CS because of brand value and placements.
BITS does NOT participate in JoSAA. BITSAT and JEE Main are separate exams — you must apply to BITS separately via bitsadmission.com.
BITS offers unique Dual Degree programs (B.E. + M.Sc. in two subjects like CS + Economics, ECE + Physics, etc.) that are highly valued by employers.