BITS Pilani ME Admissions 2024 are Open. BITS Pilani ME Registrations are open and the last date to apply is April 19, 2024. BITS Pilani offers 14 ME Courses where selection is based on GATE/ BITS HD Score. Applicants can also select the option of selection on both the GATE (50% weightage) + BITS HD Score

To apply for BITSHD, interested candidates need to select the BITS HD as entrance test and further select 3 exam centres. The application fee for candidates who wish to be considered through GATE/GPAT is INR 1000. Other candidates need to pay INR 3400. Also, for admission to the ME Software Systems program BITS Pilani will only consider BITS HD Score. Check BITS HD Exam Pattern

BITS Pilani ME Important Dates

Events Dates
Last date to apply for ME April 19, 2024
Announcement of admission offers to the candidates based on GATE / GPAT score (Iteration 1) April 27, 2024
Deadline for payment of fees by the candidates offered admission through GATE / GPAT  May 14, 2024
Test Center allotment to Candidates April 27, 2024
Candidates to reserve HD Test date and slot April 29 - May 2, 2024

BITS Pilani ME Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Candidates with a minimum of 60% marks in graduation are eligible for admission. BITS Pilani ME Program. Furthermore, BITS Pilani also considers GATE and BITS HD score for ME admissions. Admission to the ME Program is granted in 3 categories, i.e 

  1. Consideration on the basis of  GATE 2024/2023 Score.
  2. Consideration on the basis of BITS HD Score
  3. Consideration on the basis of both GATE Score (50% Weightage) and BITS HD Score.

In all the 3 categories, BITS Pilani will release 3 separate merit list and selected candidates can pay the fees to confirm admission. Also, for admission to the ME Software Systems program BITS Pilani will only consider BITS HD Score.

BITS Pilani ME Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

The expected cutoff for BITS HD Entrance test is given below:

Course BITS Pilani Campus (Scores)
ME in SS 120
ME in Embedded 150
ME in CS 150
M.E in Mechanical 170
M.E in Civil 120

BIT Pilani ME Admission: How to Apply? 

BITS Pilani ME Admissions process is completely online. The stepwise process to fill-in the application form is given below:

Step1: To apply for the BITS Higher Degree program, visit https://www.bitsadmission.com/hd

Step 2: Click on the Application link and read the detailed instructions, Fill up the application form.

Step 3: Select the preferred course and candidates who prefer the BITS HD as the entrance test for the selection process need to further select 3 centres for the exam. 

Step 4: The application fee for candidates who wish to be considered through GATE/GPAT is INR 1000. Other candidates need to pay INR 3400. 

BITS Pilani ME Financial Assistance

Candidates getting ME admission through a GATE score are eligible for financial assistance offered by UGC. Under this, a tuition fee waiver of INR 13,400 will be provided per month (during the semester). 

Also all such candidates (getting financial aid) are required to contribute to graduate student teaching assistantship of 8 -10 hours of work per week. 

BITS Pilani ME FAQs

Ques. Is there a thesis or project component in the ME program?

Ans. Yes, BITS Pilani requires ME program students to complete projects and thesis in their chosen specializations. 

Ques. Does BITS Pilani offer financial assistance specifically for ME students?

Ans. Candidates getting ME admission through a GATE score are eligible for financial assistance offered by UGC. Under this, a tuition fee waiver of INR 13,400 will be provided per month (during the semester). 

Also all such candidates (getting financial aid) are required to contribute to graduate student teaching assistantship of 8 -10 hours of work per week.

Ques. What are the research opportunities available for ME students?

Ans. BITS Pilani has a strong research focus. Many ME programs offer opportunities to participate in ongoing research projects under the guidance of faculty members.

Ques. Does BITS Pilani offer part-time ME programs?

Ans. Yes BITS Pilani offers MTech courses in WILP (Work Integrated Learning Program ) mode for working professionals. Currently, the program is offered in 15 specializations. The aspirants in a BTech/ MCA degree in the relevant subject can apply for admission. BITS Pilani also requires a minimum work experience of 1 year for admission to these courses.

Ques. What are the career options after an ME from BITS Pilani?

Ans. A BITS Pilani ME degree opens doors to diverse career paths in various engineering sectors. Graduates can pursue research, development, design, or management roles in core industries and cutting-edge fields.