BITS Pilani Courses & Fees 2026: Complete Guide to First Degree, Higher Degree and PhD Programmes
BITS Pilani, established in 1964 and designated an Institution of Eminence, offers Integrated First Degree programmes (B.E., M.Sc., B.Pharm) at its Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa and Hyderabad campuses, along with Higher Degree (M.E./M.Tech, M.Pharm, MBA) and PhD programmes.
This guide covers courses, fees and eligibility, compiled from the official BITS Pilani admissions portal and cross-checked against aggregator sources — with explicit ranges wherever sources disagree.
Campuses and Branch Mix at BITS Pilani
- Pilani Campus (Rajasthan) — broadest branch mix, including Manufacturing Engineering
- K. K. Birla Goa Campus — no Civil Engineering or B.Pharm
- Hyderabad Campus — offers Civil Engineering and B.Pharm, but not Manufacturing Engineering
BITS Pilani also runs a Dubai campus (admitted separately from BITSAT) and Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP, since 1979) for working professionals, with 45,000+ learners enrolled at a given time across 30+ part-time programmes.
BITS Pilani Courses List 2026 — At a Glance
| Course Category | Approx. Total Tuition Fee (official/estimate) | Broad Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. (9 branches) | ~₹25 L (4 yrs, official) | Class 12 with PCM; 75% aggregate, 60% per subject; BITSAT |
| M.Sc. (Hons., 5 specialisations) | ~₹25 L (4 yrs, official) | Class 12; 75% aggregate, 60% per subject; BITSAT |
| B.Pharm (Hons.) | ~₹25 L (4 yrs, official) | Class 12 with PCB; 75% aggregate, 60% per subject; BITSAT |
| M.E. / M.Tech | ~₹7.5 L (2 yrs, estimate) | B.E./B.Tech with 50% aggregate; BITS HD Test / GATE |
| M.Pharm | ~₹7.5 L (2 yrs, estimate) | B.Pharm with 50% aggregate; BITS HD Test / GPAT |
| MBA (Business Analytics) | Check official portal | Bachelor's degree; BAAT + interview |
| Ph.D. (all disciplines) | ~₹75,000/year (estimate) | Master's degree with 55%+ aggregate |
Figures above are compiled from the official AY 2026-27 First Degree fee schedule (for B.E./M.Sc./B.Pharm) and aggregator estimates (for Higher Degree/MBA/PhD) — always confirm the exact number on the official BITS Pilani fee portal before publishing.
Course-Wise Breakdown
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B.E. at BITS Pilani
B.E. (Hons.) runs across 9 branches, with branch mix differing by campus: Pilani offers the broadest set including Manufacturing Engineering (unique to it); Goa does not offer Civil Engineering or B.Pharm; Hyderabad offers Civil Engineering and B.Pharm but not Manufacturing.
Admission is via BITSAT, with a minimum aggregate of 75% across Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology (60% per subject), and no relaxation for any category. Total tuition is roughly ₹25 lakh over 4 years, per the official AY 2026-27 schedule.
M.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Pharm at BITS Pilani
M.Sc. (Hons.) — Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics — is an Integrated First Degree programme admitted through the same BITSAT process and fee schedule as B.E. B.Pharm (Hons.) is offered only at Pilani and Hyderabad, on the identical fee schedule.
M.E. / M.Tech and M.Pharm at BITS Pilani
Higher Degree programmes admit via the Institute's own BITS HD test, or a valid GATE (for M.E./M.Tech) or GPAT (for M.Pharm) score. Aggregators cite roughly ₹7.5 lakh in total tuition for the 2-year programme, though this figure could not be confirmed from the current-cycle official PDF.
MBA (Business Analytics) at BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani's on-campus MBA in Business Analytics is admitted through BAAT (Business Analytics Admission Test) plus a personal interview, with CAT/XAT scores, prior work experience and academic history also considered. No reliable aggregator fee figure was found for this programme — confirm officially.
PhD at BITS Pilani
PhD admission runs each semester through a written qualifying test and departmental interview, open to candidates with a relevant master's degree and a minimum 55% aggregate. The Institute's research scale — 629 ongoing projects worth roughly ₹468 crore in sanctioned value — reflects an active base of doctoral and faculty research activity.
How to Apply for BITS Pilani Courses
- Register on the official BITSAT portal (bitsadmission.com / admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in) with academic and personal details.
- Pay the BITSAT application fee online.
- Choose an available exam slot and appear for the 3-hour computer-based test.
- After results, submit campus and branch preferences through the online preference-filling portal.
- Accept a seat offered across one of the multiple iterations, complete document verification, and pay the admission fee to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — B.E. Computer Science Engineering is BITS Pilani's flagship programme and records the highest BITSAT closing score at every campus and year on record.
Pilani, which is the only campus among the three with cutoff records for B.E. Manufacturing Engineering.
A minimum aggregate of 75% across Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology, with at least 60% in each subject individually, and no relaxation for any category.
BITSAT for First Degree programmes; BITS HD Test/GATE/GPAT for Higher Degree; BAAT for the MBA in Business Analytics; and the Institute's own written test plus interview for PhD.
Yes — a tuition-blind scheme for the top 500 BITSAT rankers (from AY 2026-27), plus long-standing Institute Merit and Merit-cum-Need award schemes.
The Institute treats admission-linked fees, including the application fee, as non-refundable — confirm the exact current-cycle figure and policy on the official admissions portal.