To gain admission to one of the BITS institutions, candidates must take the BITSAT entrance exam, which has 150 questions worth a total of 450 marks. Successful candidates then fill out a preference list, with admissions based on cutoff scores. BITS offers three campuses: Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad, and the admissions process includes rounds that may allow branch upgrades. Notably, one state topper per state is admitted, except in certain states like Kerala.
BITS Goa's fee structure is relatively high, with a semester fee of approximately 2.5 lakhs, excluding hostel charges, totaling around 25 lakhs over four years. Admission fees are an additional 45,000, with fees increasing annually. Limited scholarships are available, primarily based on merit and income. The institution ensures excellent facilities and opportunities, despite high fees. BITS boasts a strong placement record across its Indian campuses, with top companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Google recruiting students.
The Practice School programs mandate two internships, providing extensive industry exposure. Approximately 90% to 95% of students secure placements, with average packages ranging from 12 to 16 lakhs per annum and top packages reaching up to 50 lakhs domestically and 1.2 crore overseas. The Computer Science branch has an average package of 23 to 26 lakhs per annum. BITS offers Merit and Merit-Cum-Need scholarships, benefiting about 20% of students. The Merit Scholarship requires a CGPA above 9.3, while the MCN Scholarship is for students with family incomes below 8 to 12 lakhs per annum and a minimum CGPA of 6.
Loans are available through SBI on campus. Faculty at BITS are highly qualified, with most holding PhDs and having published internationally. The faculty recruitment has been enhanced under vision 2020, maintaining high teaching standards and fostering an interactive classroom environment.
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