BITS Pilani offers a wide range of scholarships to support meritorious and financially deserving students. About 25% of First Degree students receive tuition fee waivers through merit-based, merit-cum-need, and tuition-blind admission schemes linked to BITSAT performance.
Scholarships provide 10% to 100% tuition fee waivers and are awarded semester-wise, with continuation subject to academic performance and conduct. Students admitted to 2+2 international dual degree programmes are also eligible for scholarships during their initial years at BITS.
BITS Pilani Scholarships 2026
BITS Pilani offers multiple scholarship schemes for First Degree students based on BITSAT performance, academic merit, and financial need. Students can receive tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%, depending on the scholarship category.
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Students securing a Top 500 rank in BITSAT are eligible for the Tuition-Blind Admission Scholarship, which provides a 100% tuition fee waiver, subject to an annual family income limit of INR 20 lakh and a minimum CGPA of 7.5 each semester. Apart from this, academically strong students can earn Institute Merit Scholarships, where the top 2% receive a 100% fee waiver, and the next 1% receive a 50% waiver.
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Students with verified financial need can apply for Merit-cum-Need Scholarships, offering 100%, 50%, 25%, or 10% tuition fee waivers based on academic performance and eligibility. These scholarships are awarded semester-wise and continued only if students maintain the required academic performance and conduct.
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Additionally, students admitted through international 2+2 dual degree programmes via BITSAT are also eligible for scholarships during their initial years at BITS Pilani, with fee waivers capped at the level applicable to regular First Degree programmes.
The table below provides information about all the major scholarships offered by BITS Pilani:
| Scholarship Scheme | Eligibility | Tuition Fee Waiver | Continuation Criteria |
| Tuition-Blind Admission Scholarship | Top 500 rankers in BITSAT-2026 with annual family income up to INR 20 lakh | 100% of total tuition fee | Minimum CGPA of 7.5 each semester |
| Institute Merit Scholarship (Top 2%) | Students placed in the top 2% based on academic performance | 100% of total tuition fee | Good scholastic standing and conduct |
| Institute Merit Scholarship (Next 1%) | Students placed in the next top 1% | 50% of total tuition fee | Satisfactory academic performance |
| Merit-cum-Need Scholarship (Top 5%) | Academically strong students with verified financial need | 100% of total tuition fee | Academic performance and financial need assessment |
| Merit-cum-Need Scholarship (Next 2%) | Eligible students placed in the next top 2% | 50% of total tuition fee | Performance and financial need review |
| Merit-cum-Need Scholarship (Next 5%) | Eligible students placed in the next top 5% | 25% of total tuition fee | Academic progress and financial eligibility |
| Merit-cum-Need Scholarship (Next 10%) | Eligible students placed in the next top 10% | 10% of total tuition fee | Performance and financial assessment |
| 2+2 Dual Degree Programme Scholarships | Students admitted to international 2+2 dual degree programmes through BITSAT | Fee waiver capped at the level of regular First Degree programmes | Based on BITSAT rank initially and campus performance in later semesters |
BITS Pilani Scholarships FAQs
Can I get 100% scholarship in BITS Pilani?
Yes, students can get a 100% tuition fee waiver at BITS Pilani by securing a Top 500 rank in BITSAT under the Tuition-Blind Admission Scholarship, subject to an annual family income of up to INR 20 lakh and maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5. A full tuition fee waiver is also available through institute merit and merit-cum-need scholarships for top-performing students.
Does BITSAT provide any scholarships?
Yes, BITSAT plays a key role in scholarship allocation at BITS Pilani. Performance in BITSAT is used to identify students for tuition-blind admission and for initial eligibility under institute merit and merit-cum-need scholarship schemes, with continuation based on semester-wise academic performance.
What is the INR 75,000 scholarship in BITS Pilani?
BITS Pilani does not offer a fixed INR 75,000 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded as percentage-based tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%, depending on academic performance and financial eligibility.
How to get a scholarship in BITS Pilani?
Students can get a scholarship at BITS Pilani by performing well in BITSAT and maintaining strong academic performance after admission. Scholarships are awarded in the form of tuition fee waivers based on BITSAT rank, semester-wise academic merit, and financial need. Top BITSAT rankers are eligible for full tuition waivers under the tuition-blind admission scheme, while other students can receive merit or merit-cum-need scholarships ranging from 10% to 100% of the tuition fee, subject to continuation criteria.