My cousin hailed from a middle-class family and cleared BITSAT in one go. His father somehow managed to pay the fees for the first semester.

After joining he approached the SBI stall and found out about the educational loans they were offering. Ever since then whenever he received a fee demand form, he submitted it to the bank that took care of his entire college fee including food and accommodation. He did not have to spend any money except for his personal expenses. The scholarships are given solely on the basis of merit here. 

However, BITS Pilani fees face a hike every year so I don’t think the ROI of non-CS branches is worth being considered by middle-class families. 

Every BITS Pilani campus has its own strengths and weaknesses. Let’s check the best one based on specific parameters 

The above ranking is based on my personal opinion and is not factual.

BITS Pilani BE courses have a duration of 4 years while the dual degree courses have a duration of 5 years. A few dual courses offered at BITS Pilani include Msc. (Hons) Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, and Physics. 

1. The courses taught in the first year are the same in both BE and dual degrees. Based on your CGPA of the first year and your preferences, all the dualities will be allotted their respective BE degrees.
2. From the second year, BE students start studying their own separate courses while Msc students start studying their compulsory courses for their Msc degree.
3.  In the third year dual degree students start studying BE degree with their juniors along with their Msc. 
4. In the fourth year, they only study the compulsory courses of BE.
5. In the fifth year dual degree students will either complete their thesis or PS or both. Students are required to complete their electives by the end of graduation apart from their compulsory subjects

Basically, dual degree students pursue BE with their juniors.

Here are a few pros and cons of the institute to help you understand the credibility of this degree.

Pros

• It's a good option if you failed to get a branch of your choice in BE. Work hard in the first year and get a good CGPA to opt for your desired branch.
• An MSc is beneficial in fetching good placement offers. A very popular combination among recruiters is Msc Economics + CS.
• You get to enjoy college life for an extra year and create more memories.

Cons

• An extra year means you will have to invest more money and time.
• The third and fourth years will be very hectic given that you will have to do compulsory courses alongside completing electives too.
• It will be very difficult to sit for placements if you opt for double semester PS in your final year.

In all, I think the dual degree program is a great choice for those who did not get their desired branch in BE.

Yes, BITS Pilani is worth all the hype it gets. You will find life here to be very dynamic and competitive as the student pool is equally talented because of the no-reservation policy. You will have to work harder than usual to maintain good grades here. 

1. Campus life: There is a strong bond between juniors and seniors who guide you constantly. 
2. Clubs: Campus life is very happening and many Interdepartmental Club events are held. BITS Pilani also organizes the second largest Cultural fest of India, Oasis.
3. Academics: The academics here are very rigorous and you must work hard to remain among the toppers constantly. The competitive environment rather challenges your inner capabilities.
4. Faculty: The majority of the professors are experts in their field and adopt modern pedagogy to deliver concepts excellently. Moreover, you are at your own will to attend lectures or skip them and even devise your own timetable. 
5. Placements: BITS Pilani placements are at the same level as the top 5 IITs and better than top NITs so placements should be your last concern here. BITS Pilani placements 2023 recorded the average package as high as INR 30.37 LPA while the highest package stood at INR 60.75 LPA. 

Overall, BITS Pilani is one of the best technical institutes in India and is really worth all the fame it gets.

Every side has 2 coins and similarly, even a prestigious institute like BITS Pilani has many drawbacks. 

• You will be missing the IIT tag which cannot be underestimated. The tag matters a lot and you will realize this later in your career.
• BITS Pilani is a private college and receives no funding from the government. As a result, it charges hefty fees.
• Despite being a number one institute it fails to make its mark in the research world. It is way behind its counterparts like top IITs IISERs, and IISc in research culture. 

However, I dont think BITS Pilani has any kind of location advantage. Given its well-facilitated campus and comfortable campus life. 

BITS Pilani MTech fees for a year are around INR 747300. Given below is the detailed fee structure for the MTech program offered by BITS Pilani. 

BITS Pilani fees are extremely high so students from financially weak backgrounds can consider taking loans.

BITS Pilani MTech admission is done on the basis of its own online admission test called BITSHD. BITS Pilani offers the following PG-level courses Master of Engineering and Master of Pharmacy. These courses are offered under various specializations and are of two-year duration. 

You can fill out the application forms for admission to these courses in the month of April every year.

BITS HD is conducted in two categories, Test 1 and Test 2. Test 1 is compulsory for all students willing to pursue PG programs while Test 2 is for all PG-level programs except for ME/MTech in Sanitation Science, Technology and Management, and Software Systems. Separate tests are conducted for these 3 courses. BITS does not admit students on the basis of GATE scores. 

Here are s few pieces of advice I would give to a first-year student at BITS Pilani

• Don’t develop preconceived ideas about anyone or anything, in general,
• Your JEE or BITSAT rank is of no use here and everyone here is equal
• Your style and clothes don’t matter a lot here. 
• You will experience a new kind of life if you participate in clubs and departments.
• You will get used to the messy food so bear with it.
• You will miss your friends and the memories you created here so make sure you are enjoying your life and not focusing only on your studies
• Don’t miss your first Oasis
• Go on trips frequently and hang out with your friends as much as possible provided your studies are not being affected

Lastly, keep in touch with your college friends!