Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani is a premier private university recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India. Founded in 1964, it evolved from the Birla College of Engineering (1946) under the vision of G.D. Birla. Today, BITS Pilani is a multi-campus university with centers in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai, and Mumbai (BITSoM, BITS Law, BITS Design). BITS offers integrated first-degree programs (B.E., B.Pharm, M.Sc.), higher degree programs (M.E., M.Pharm, MBA), and doctoral programs (Ph.D.). Admissions are conducted through the BITSAT exam, one of India’s most competitive private university entrance tests. The Pilani campus, spread over 328 acres, is equipped with state-of-the-art labs, innovation centers, libraries, hostels, and sports complexes. BITS emphasizes research, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration, with initiatives like the Practice School program that integrates real-world industry training into academics. With over 13,000 students and 650+ faculty, BITS Pilani consistently ranks among India’s top institutions, especially in engineering, pharmacy, and management, and has produced globally recognized alumni in technology, business, and academia