Lush green setting, cosy inroads, awesome weather throughout the year, panoramic views of hillocks overlooking the Zuari river – well, before you get carried away to a far distant fairyland, hold on. We are talking about a college campus here, not some foreign holiday destination! So folks, say hello to BITS Pilani, KK Birla Goa Campus, more commonly known as BITS Goa!
Established in 2004, BITS Goa is often ranked at #2 out of the four campuses of BITS. The campus boasts of a rich entrepreneurial culture with countless opportunities to explore your interests and chase your dreams. Today it is considered as one of the top emerging colleges in India.
In this section, we will talk about everything you need to know if you seek admission to BITS Goa, Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program.
Courses Offered at BITS Goa
BITS Goa gives you an option to choose from a number of BE and dual degree (integrated 5 year) programs if you are an engineering aspirant. Mentioned below are the available branches for these degrees:
- Chemical
Computer Science
Electronics & Communication
Electrical and Electronics
Electronics & Instrumentation
Mechanical
- M.SC Courses
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Economics
Mathematics
Physics
- M.E. Courses
Biotechnology
Chemical
Embedded Systems
Design Engineering
Software Systems
BITSAT Cut Off Trends
BITS Pilani conducts an all India entrance exam called BITSAT (BITS Admission Test) for admission into its various campuses. Hence, BITS Goa offers admission to students on the basis of their BITSAT score and rank.
BITSAT is a 3 hour online exam which checks the proficiency of students in physics, chemistry, math and english. The test contains 150 questions with a total of 450 marks.
The cut-off trends for BITS Goa in the past four years are:
| Course Name | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 276 | 301 | 298 | 295 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 320 | 331 | 327 | 315 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 304 | 322 | 319 | 312 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 350 | 358 | 351 | 339 |
| Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering | 301 | 312 | 311 | 305 |
BITS Goa Fee Structure
Academic Fee
| Particulars | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) | 3,000 |
| One Time Fees | 28,050 |
| Tuition Fee (per Semester) | 1,13,300 |
| Annual Fees | 675 |
| Total | 1,45,025 |
Hostel Fee
| Particulars | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Fees (per Semester) | 12,000 |
| Mess & Electricity Advance (per Semester) | 10,000 |
| Total | 22,000 |
Placement
BITS Goa has a placement rate of 90%. Over 150 medium and large sized companies visit the college for campus recruitments which includes Amazon, American Express, Apple India, Ericsson, Flipkart, Goldman Sachs, Honeywell, L&T, Michelin, Microsoft, Oyo, Qualcomm, Samsung, Tesco, Uber, Walmart etc.
Is BITS Goa Worth it?
Now this is one question that goes around in the minds of all those who are seeking admission to the college. Being a comparatively new campus, students have their share of doubts. We don’t blame you, after all, it is a question of your education and career!The answer here is simpler than you would expect. When it comes to the course and curriculum, all the campuses share the same academic structure. College clubs, fests, departments, etc. are very similar. When you graduate, you get your degree with the name ‘BITS Pilani’ on it. The difference primarily lies in the campus and city culture.Hence, at the end, it’s only your talent and efforts that will make all the difference. Make your decision wisely. Good luck!
