In 2014, the reviewer attended BITS Pilani's Hyderabad campus for a Mechanical Engineering program after scoring 300 in the BITSAT exam. Known for its exceptional faculty, BITS Pilani offers strong academic support and career guidance. The faculty, many of whom hail from prestigious institutions, engage in research despite some limitations in scientific resources. The college follows a rigorous academic schedule with relative grading to manage challenging exams. BITS Pilani's fee structure is high, averaging 1,10,000 INR per semester, with additional expenses like hostel and mess bringing the total to around 1,40,000 INR per semester.
The total annual cost is approximately 3 lakhs INR. The placement rate is impressive, consistently over 90%, with top companies such as Microsoft and Amazon recruiting graduates. Average placement packages range from 6-7 lakh INR, with top offers reaching 90 lakh INR. Students can seek placements from the 3rd semester, and internships through the Practice School scheme offer stipends between 10,000 to 1.5 lakhs per month. Scholarships are offered based on merit and need, providing tuition discounts of up to 80% for top-performing students.
BITS Pilani maintains a uniform fee structure with no management or reservation quotas, and SBH offers loans to cover full fees. Despite fewer companies visiting recently, placement opportunities remain strong, with an 89% placement rate in 2022-23 and an average package of 20 LPA.
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