Newly launched programmes: B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engineering (For PCB/PCM students), B.E. Electronics and Computer Engineering, M.Sc. Semiconductor and Nanoscience.

How to Join BITS Pilani's First Degree Programmes

Admission to BITS Pilani's First Degree Programmes (B.E., M.Sc. and B.Pharm.) is available through primarily following distinct pathways.

BITSAT Exam

Through BITS Admission Test (BITSAT)

The BITS Admission Test (BITSAT) is a highly competitive exam for admission into B.E., M.Sc., and B.Pharm Programmes at BITS Pilani. Additionally, it serves as a pathway for entry into the BITS-RMIT, BITS-UB, and BITS-ISU 2+2 Programmes. Scroll down to learn more.

BITS 2+2 International Collaborative Programmes' Admissions

How the BITS 2+2 Program Works: BITS Pilani has partnered with three prestigious universities for its 4-year B.E. programs: RMIT University in Australia, the University at Buffalo in the USA, and Iowa State University in the USA. Through these 2+2 programs, students complete the first two years of their studies at BITS Pilani and the final two years at the respective partner university abroad, provided they meet the partner university's eligibility criteria. Upon graduation, students earn dual engineering degrees, one from BITS Pilani and one from the partner university.

University at Buffalo

RMIT University, Australia

BITS Pilani has partnered with RMIT University, Australia, to establish the BITS-RMIT Higher Education Academy. This academy offers 2+2 collaborative degree programs in five engineering disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics (EEE), Electronics and Communication (ECE), and Computer Science (CS). Click here for more information.

University at Buffalo (UB), USA

BITS Pilani has collaborated with the University at Buffalo, also known as The State University of New York, to offer students an exceptional opportunity to pursue unique 2+ 2 international academic programs in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), and Computer Science (CS). Click here for more information.

RMIT University
Iowa State University

Iowa State University, USA

BITS Pilani has partnered with Iowa State University, Ames, to provide students with an exceptional opportunity to pursue unique 2+2 international collaborative academic programs in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), and Computer Science (CS). Click here for more information.

Important Dates for First Degrees


# Please note that these dates are tentative and might be changed if the situation warrants it. However, changes in dates (if any) shall be notified through the website well in advance. All information and communications regarding BITSAT-2025 and Admission to BITS shall be made available to the candidates on the BITS admission website www.bitsadmission.com. Candidates are advised to check this website regularly for all related information on BITSAT and admissions to BITS.

* Dates and No. of days may vary from center to center (These dates are tentative).

$ If the candidate does not book the test slot and date during the mentioned period then the system automatically allocates the test date and slot as per the preferences and available dates and slots.

First Degree programmes offered in Pilani, K K Birla Goa and Hyderabad campuses of BITS, Pilani

BITS Pilani
Programme Pilani Campus K K Birla Goa Campus Hyderabad Campus Dubai Campus*
B.E. Chemical
B.E. Civil
B.E. Electrical & Electronics
B.E. Mechanical
B.E. Computer Science
B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation
B.E. Biotechnology
B.E. Electronics & Communication
B.E. Manufacturing Engg.
B.E. Mathematics and Computing
B.E. Electronics and Computer Engg.
B.E. Architectural & Urban Engineering
B.E. Biotechnology with specialization in Applied Molecular Biology
B.E. Chemical with specialization in Energy, Environment & Sustainability
B.E. Mechanical with specialization in Aerospace
B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engg.
B. Pharm.
M.Sc. Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Chemistry
M.Sc. Economics
M.Sc. Mathematics
M.Sc. Physics
M.Sc. General Studies
M.Sc. Physics with specialization in Space Science & Technology
M.Sc. Semiconductor and Nanoscience

* Admission at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is described under the section 'Admission Modality'.