← All universities
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
Pilani, India · Rural
PrivateDeemedResearchTechnological
Acceptance
2.0%
QS World
#800
Tuition/yr
$6,800
Students
17,000
Founded
1964
About
India's most prestigious private engineering university, often called the private IIT, with sister campuses in Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai. Its no-attendance policy, dual-degree flexibility and Practice School industry immersion make it a startup factory — BITSians founded Swiggy, BigBasket and hundreds more. The mother campus sits in the Rajasthan desert town of Pilani.
- University type
- Private (deemed)
- Acceptance rate
- 2.0%
- Total enrolment
- 17,000
- Student : faculty
- 18:1
- Founded
- 1964
Courses & majors
Computer ScienceElectronics and CommunicationElectrical and ElectronicsMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringEconomicsMathematicsPhysicsPharmacyBiological SciencesManufacturing Engineering
Cost of studying
Tuition / yr
$6,800
Cost of attendance
$8,500
Application fee
$40
Rankings
#800
QS World
#20
National
Scholarships & financial aid
Merit scholarships waive 15-100% of tuition for BITSAT toppers and board toppers, open to international admits; limited need-based concessions.
Want your real chances at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani?
Create a free TYCHR account for your personalised admit-chance, a shortlist you can track, exact entry requirements, and essay + counselling help.