Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani
(BITS Pilani)Last Updated: Jun 09, 2026
Established
1964
Campus Size
900.00 Acres
Total Students
14,000
Faculty
450
Student-Faculty
31:1
BITS Pilani's Recognition in National and International Rankings
BITS Pilani Rankings 2024-25
BITS Pilani is consistently ranked among the top 5 private engineering institutes in India and the top 30 overall. In NIRF 2024, BITS Pilani ranked #24 Overall and #27 in Engineering - the highest for any private university in the Engineering category. QS World University Rankings 2025 placed BITS Pilani in the 541-550 band globally and #6 in India. BITS Pilani holds "Deemed University" status with Institute of Eminence (IoE) recognition from the Government of India.
Rankings Summary - Year-wise
| Ranking Framework | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Overall | #24 | #28 | #28 |
| NIRF Engineering | #27 | #26 | #26 |
| QS World | 541-550 | 521-530 | 561-570 |
| QS India | #6 | #7 | #8 |
| QS Asia | 101-110 | 111-120 | 121-130 |
| THE World | 601-800 | 601-800 | 601-800 |
Accreditations & Recognition
- NAAC: A grade (3.45/4.0 CGPA)
- UGC: Deemed University status (established 1964)
- Institute of Eminence: Granted IoE status by MHRD in 2020, providing greater academic and administrative autonomy plus additional government funding
- NBA: Multiple programmes accredited by the National Board of Accreditation
- ABET: BITS Pilani is among the few Indian institutions seeking international ABET accreditation for select programmes
Peer Comparison - Top 5 Private Engineering Colleges
| College | NIRF 2024 | QS India 2025 | NAAC Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITS Pilani | #24 Overall, #27 Engg | QS India #6 | NAAC A | Deemed University (IoE) |
| VIT Vellore | #12 Overall, #17 Engg | QS India #14 | NAAC A++ | IoE Status |
| SRM Chennai | #33 Overall, #36 Engg | QS India #21 | NAAC A++ | Deemed University |
| MIT Manipal | #52 Overall, #44 Engg | QS India #18 | NAAC A++ | IoE Status |
| Thapar Patiala | #46 Overall, #38 Engg | QS India #32 | NAAC A++ | Deemed University |
BITS Pilani Rankings 2025
BITS Pilani is ranked by 3 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #6 in Engineering by India Today; #22 in Overall by NIRF; #18 in Overall by QS India.
India Today
#6
Engineering · 2025
Score: 84.50
NIRF
#22
Overall · 2025
Score: 65.80
QS India
#18
Overall · 2025
Score: 65.00
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #6 |
84.50
|
1 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #5 |
85.00
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2025 | #22 |
65.80
|
1 |
| Overall | 2024 | #21 |
66.30
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
QS India Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds Indian University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2025 | #18 |
65.00
|
1 |
| Overall | 2024 | #17 |
65.50
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
How BITS Pilani Compares
India Today Engineering Rankings - Top 10 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | #2 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| #3 | #4 | 89.50 | 1 | |
| #4 | #3 | 87.50 | 1 | |
| #5 | #6 | 86.80 | 1 | |
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BITS Pilani
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#6 | #5 | 84.50 | 1 |
| #7 | #8 | 82.30 | 1 | |
| #9 | #11 | 80.50 | 2 | |
| #10 | #12 | 79.50 | 2 | |
| #11 | #10 | 78.00 | 1 | |
| #12 | #13 | 77.50 | 1 |
Latest News about BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani Launches M.Tech Programme in AI and Machine Learning from 2026-27 Academic Year
Apr 22, 2026
BITS Pilani Records 98% Placement Rate in 2025-26 Season with Highest Package of ₹1.8 Cr
Apr 22, 2026
BITS Pilani Retains NAAC A++ Accreditation; QS Asia Rankings Improve to Top 150
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - BITS Pilani Rankings
Q: What is the NIRF ranking of BITS Pilani?
BITS Pilani is ranked #24 Overall and #27 in Engineering in NIRF 2024. This is the highest NIRF Engineering rank among all private universities. BITS has maintained a top-30 position in NIRF for three consecutive years.
Q: How does BITS Pilani rank globally?
BITS Pilani is ranked 541-550 globally by QS World University Rankings 2025 and #6 in QS India Rankings. In QS Asia, it ranks 101-110. These are among the best global rankings for any private Indian engineering institute.
Q: Does BITS Pilani have IoE status?
Yes. BITS Pilani was granted Institute of Eminence (IoE) status by MHRD in 2020. IoE status provides greater academic autonomy, ability to admit foreign students without government approval, flexibility in setting fees, and additional government funding for infrastructure development.
Q: Why is BITS NAAC grade only A (not A++)?
BITS Pilani received NAAC A grade with a CGPA of 3.45/4.0. While VIT, SRM, and Manipal have A++ grades (3.51+), NAAC grading methodology can produce different outcomes based on factors beyond academic quality (documentation, social outreach metrics). BITS's NIRF and QS rankings - where it outperforms all private peers - are better indicators of academic quality.
Q: How does BITS Pilani compare with IITs in rankings?
BITS Pilani (#27 Engineering NIRF) ranks between newer IITs (#15-35 range). It is placed below the original 7 IITs but competitive with IIT Roorkee periphery and newer IITs. In QS India (#6), BITS outranks several IITs. For placement outcomes, BITS competes directly with the top 10-15 IITs.
Q: Is the BITS ranking valid for all three campuses?
The NIRF ranking covers BITS Pilani as a single institution across all three campuses (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad). All campuses award the same BITS Pilani degree and share the same ranking. Individual campus-level rankings are not published by NIRF.