BITS Pilani offers various scholarships and financial aid options to support meritorious and deserving students. Here are the key details:
Birla Scholarship: Awarded to top-ranking students in the BITSAT entrance exam. Covers partial tuition fees.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: For students with excellent academic records and financial need. Covers up to 25% of tuition fees.
Financial Aid (FA) Program: Supports economically disadvantaged students with tuition fee waivers (up to 80%) based on family income and academic performance.
Work & Study Program: Allows students to work part-time on campus (e.g., library, labs) to earn financial support.
Alumni Scholarships: Funded by BITS alumni for deserving students.
Research Fellowships: For students engaged in high-quality research projects (Ph.D. & M.Tech students).
Sports & Cultural Scholarships: For students excelling in sports or cultural activities.
Central/State Govt. Schemes: Students can avail of scholarships like MHRD (Ministry of Education) Scholarships, State Minority Scholarships, etc.
For Ph.D. Students: Full tuition waiver + stipend for teaching/research assistants.
For M.Tech Students: Partial fee waivers based on GATE scores.
Application Process: Usually through the BITS official portal or Dean’s office.
Documents Required: Income proof, academic records, recommendation letters (if applicable).
Renewal Criteria: Maintain a minimum CGPA (often 7.0+).