BITS Pilani to Offer 100% Financial Aid to Top 500 BITSAT Rankers
Students today have access to many scholarships, fellowships, and financial aid options. For the 2026–27 academic year, BITS Pilani has announced a new “tuition-blind” admission policy for the top 500 BITSAT rank holders.
Under this policy, eligible students with a family income of less than Rs 20 lakh per year will receive a full tuition scholarship for all four years. To keep this benefit, students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.5.
According to the institute’s press release, this is not a traditional scholarship that students apply for after they enroll. Instead, the financial aid is guaranteed in the admission offer. This ensures that top students choose BITS Pilani based on their goals and opportunities, rather than their ability to pay.
Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Group Vice Chancellor, shared “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.”
Financial Support for 1 in 4 Students
BITS Pilani offers various merit-based and need-based grants. Currently, about 25% of students receive some form of financial support even before they start their classes. To continue receiving these awards, students must perform well academically and follow the institution’s code of conduct.
BITSAT Exam Dates and Applications
The BITS Aptitude Test (BITSAT) is the entrance exam for undergraduate programs at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science.
Applications for BITSAT opened on December 15, 2025. Key dates include:
- Session 1: Apply by March 16.
- Session 2: Applications open from April 20 to May 2.
Interested candidates can apply online at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in.
The BITS Pilani Endowment Fund
BITS Pilani has raised over $34 million in donations for its endowment fund. This includes a $4 million gift from an alumnus couple in the U.S., which is the largest individual donation in the school’s history. The institute aims to grow this fund to $100 million, a leading effort for private higher education in India.
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