Quick Information
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
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| Application Link | Apply via the official page |
| Official Source | https://admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in/ISA/ISA.html |
Why Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani stands out
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is a private institution known for engineering, the sciences and pharmacy, with its historic campus in Pilani, Rajasthan. International students join the same degree programmes as Indian students and study in a fully residential campus community.
What you can study
International applicants can apply for integrated first-degree programmes in engineering, science and pharmacy, including computer science, as well as higher-degree and doctoral programmes. The university also runs collaborative dual-degree programmes with partner universities abroad, where students spend part of the course in India and part overseas.
International admissions
International students who hold a non-Indian passport can apply through a dedicated international admission scheme based on their SAT score, or through the university’s own admission test, which is also open to them. Applicants need strong school results in physics, chemistry and mathematics or biology. Most foreign nationals need a student visa, obtained from the Indian embassy or consulate in their home country. International students can apply through the official international admissions page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can international students apply?
International applicants can apply through the dedicated international admission scheme using an SAT score, or through the university’s own admission test. Both routes are open to holders of a non-Indian passport.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Applicants need a minimum aggregate of 75 percent in physics, chemistry and mathematics or biology in their school-leaving examination, with at least 60 percent in each of those subjects. Check the official page for the full criteria.
What is the collaborative dual-degree option?
The university runs two-plus-two collaborative programmes with partner universities abroad, where students spend the first two years at a BITS campus and the remaining two years at the partner institution.
Do I need a student visa?
Yes. Most foreign nationals require a student visa to study in India, applied for at the Indian embassy or consulate in their home country.
How much is tuition for international students?
Tuition varies by programme and campus. Check the official international admissions page for the current fee details.