B.Tech. in Engineering Technology at BITS Pilani

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Engineering Technology, BITS Pilani in Pilani runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹8.31 lakh – ₹24.93 lakh, which works out to about ₹2.08 lakh a year.

BITS Pilani is a other institute, founded in 1964. This page brings together what is on record for this course at BITS Pilani — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at BITS Pilani as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with BITS Pilani before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Engineering Technology, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check BITS Pilani's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to BITS Pilani on its website (www.bits-pilani.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹17.45 lakh, a median package of ₹18 lakh and a highest package of ₹27 lakh at BITS Pilani. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

BITS Pilani runs 22 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.E. in Computer Science
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.E. in Chemical Engineering
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering
• B.E. in Chemical Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.Tech. in Process Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Engineering Technology genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹8.31 lakh – ₹24.93 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does BITS Pilani compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Pilani?