Admission to BITS Pilani is through the BITSAT online exam. Board toppers receive direct admission to their preferred branch. BITS Pilani is known for its esteemed faculty, many of whom have PhDs from top institutions. The student-to-faculty ratio is about 1:200, allowing students to choose their faculty and fostering strong relationships. The evaluation system is rigorous, with multiple challenging assessments. The academic year 2016-17 saw a one-time Application Fee of INR 1,500, an Admission Fee of INR 15,000, and a Semester Fee of INR 40,750.
Tuition fees were around INR 110,000 per semester, with hostel and mess charges adding to the cost. Merit and Merit-cum-Need scholarships offer substantial tuition rebates based on academic performance and financial need. Tuition fees increase roughly 15% annually, with current fees about INR 2,75,000 per semester. The total cost for four years, including hostel and mess, is approximately INR 32 lakh, with no SC/ST/OBC concessions. BITS Pilani maintains a strong placement record, with 90-95% of students securing jobs by the end of the placement cycle.
High packages range from 54 LPA to 1.5 crore for computer science students, with an average package of 27 LPA. Core branches like mechanical and electronics also have high placement rates, with mechanical achieving nearly 100% placement and an average CTC of 16 LPA. Students are eligible for placements in their final year, and internships start as early as the second year through mandatory Practice School programs. Top companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon often offer internships that lead to pre-placement offers.
Non-core sectors such as finance and consulting provide packages between 10-20 LPA. Students also benefit from education loans with favorable terms.
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