BITS Enters A New Era Of Admissions, Announces Tuition Blind Admissions For Top 500 BITSAT Rankers

BITS Pilani, an institution of eminence, has consistently upheld the principle that financial barriers should never come in the way of exceptional talent. This enduring commitment has shaped a strong institutional culture of scholarship‑driven support, ensuring equitable access for all deserving students. In the last year alone, the institute disbursed ₹132 crore in merit and merit‑cum‑need scholarships, enabling one in four students across its campuses to receive financial assistance.

Starting in AY 2026–27, BITS Pilani will take a landmark step in its 60-year journey by introducing tuition-blind admissions for the top 500 BITSAT rankers. Eligible candidates with an annual family income of up to ₹20 lakh will receive a full tuition scholarship for all four years, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5 at their respective campuses. This is not a scholarship students must apply for after joining; rather, it is an assurance built into the admission offer, ensuring that top performers can choose BITS based on aspiration and opportunity, not affordability.

This initiative is enabled by growing alumni support and sustained institutional investment. Over the coming years, BITS intends to expand this coverage progressively, with the long-term goal of moving towards tuition blind admissions for all.

Commenting on the announcement, Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Group Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani, said, “We have invested heavily in scholarships for years, but tuition blind admissions for our top 500 BITSAT rankers is a defining step. If you have the talent, money should not come in the way. We will keep expanding this year on year until we can make BITS fully tuition blind for every admission.”

Further details will be available on the official BITS Pilani admissions portal at https://admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in/

About BITS Pilani

Established in 1964, the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is an Institution of Eminence, globally recognised for excellence in higher education, research, and innovation. Over the decades, BITS Pilani has evolved into a multi-campus university, known for its academic rigour, cutting-edge research, and strong industry and international collaborations. BITS Pilani continues to strengthen its academic standing across national and global benchmarks. In the NIRF Rankings 2025, the Institute secured Rank 2 in Pharmacy, Rank 7 in the University category and Rank 11 in Engineering underscoring its leadership across key disciplines. All national ranking agencies of repute rank BITS as No. 1 among the private institutions for engineering. Globally, BITS Pilani is featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and is ranked among the world’s top 250 in Engineering reflecting its growing international footprint. Accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC and supported by 100+ international collaborations, BITS Pilani continues to drive innovation-led education and impactful research. For more information, visit: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/