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BITS Pilani leads overall with strong placements and student experience. IIIT-H offers stronger value for money. MAHE provides a good balance across parameters.
| Parameter | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Vellore Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison Score | 81/100 · AAAA | 77/100 · AAA+ | 80/100 · AAAA | 76/100 · AAA+ |
| Student rating (5) | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| NIRF University rank 2025 | #7 | #55 | #3 | #14 |
| NIRF rank 2024 | #13 | — | #4 | #10 |
| Teaching & Learning (TLR) | 72.16 | 68.83 | 79.44 | 60.55 |
| Research (RPC) | 63.27 | 34.96 | 61.76 | 59.53 |
| Graduation Outcomes (GO) | 77.74 | 52.52 | 78.52 | 83.42 |
| Outreach & Inclusivity (OI) | 61.42 | 63.68 | 67.71 | 60.61 |
| Perception (PR) | 49.19 | 43.3 | 44.19 | 58.81 |
| NAAC grade | A++ | A++ | A++ | A++ |
| Approvals | UGC, AICTE +4 | UGC, AICTE +2 | UGC, AICTE +6 | UGC, AICTE +5 |
| Type · Ownership | Deemed University (Private) · Private | Deemed University (Private) · Private | Deemed University (Private) · Private | Deemed University (Private) · Private |
| Established | 1964 | 1998 | 1993 | 1984 |
| Campus area (acres) | 328 | 66 | 600 | 372 |
| Students | 18,000 | 2,500 | 32,000 | 60,000 |
| Student : faculty | 18 : 1 | 21 : 1 | 11 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Annual fees (min – max) | ₹2.8 L – ₹6.5 L | ₹4 L – ₹4.5 L | ₹1.5 L – ₹18 L | ₹1.2 L – ₹4 L |
| Median package | 19 LPA | 30 LPA | 8.5 LPA | 7.5 LPA |
| Placement rate | 94% | 98% | 88% | 90% |
| Hostel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Institution of Eminence | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Official website | bits-pilani.ac.in | iiit.ac.in | manipal.edu | vit.ac.in |
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| Parameter | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Vellore Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | 10+2 with PCM (60%+) | 10+2 with PCM (60%+) | 10+2 with PCM (60%+) | 10+2 with PCM (60%+) |
| Duration | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years |
| Mode | Full-time | Full-time | Full-time | Full-time |
| Total Intake (Seats) | 720 | 100 | 1,280 | 2,400 |
| Annual Tuition Fee | ₹5,02,000 | ₹4,30,000 | ₹3,60,000 | ₹2,88,000 |
| Total Tuition | ₹20,08,000 | ₹17,20,000 | ₹14,40,000 | ₹11,52,000 |
| Hostel Fee (per year) | ₹60,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹70,000 |
| Est. Living Costs (per year) | ₹55,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹60,000 |
| Scholarships | Merit & Category-based | Merit-based | Merit & Category-based | Merit & Category-based |
| Entrance Exam | University Entrance | JEE Main | JEE Main | JEE Main |
| Popular Specializations | VLSI, Data Science | FinTech, VLSI | FinTech, VLSI | Robotics, AI & ML |
| Accreditation | NAAC A++ | NAAC A++ | NAAC A++ | NAAC A++ |
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| Parameter | BITS Pilani | IIIT-H | MAHE | VIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted Exams | BITS Pilani Entrance Exam | JEE Main | MAHE Entrance Exam | VIT Entrance Exam |
| Application Dates | Jan – Apr 2027 | Nov 2026 – Mar 2027 | Jan – Apr 2027 | Jan – Apr 2027 |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| Counselling Route | Online Counselling | Centralised Counselling | Online Counselling | Online Counselling |
| Selection Process | Exam + Interview | Exam Rank | Exam + Interview | Exam + Interview |
| Eligibility Match | ✓ Eligible | ✓ Eligible | ✓ Eligible | ✓ Eligible |
| Round | BITS Pilani | IIIT-H | MAHE | VIT | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| R1 | 330 | 312 | 294 | 1,512 | 1,431 | 1,350 | 9,072 | 8,586 | 8,100 | 8,064 | 7,632 | 7,200 |
| R2 | 348 | 329 | 311 | 1,596 | 1,511 | 1,425 | 9,576 | 9,063 | 8,550 | 8,512 | 8,056 | 7,600 |
| R3 | 366 | 347 | 327 | 1,680 | 1,590 | 1,500 | 10,080 | 9,540 | 9,000 | 8,960 | 8,480 | 8,000 |
2025 values from the dataset; rounds and earlier years illustrative.
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| Metric | BITS Pilani | IIIT-H | MAHE | VIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 94% | 98% | 88% | 90% |
| Median Package | ₹19 LPA | ₹30 LPA | ₹8.5 LPA | ₹7.5 LPA |
| Average Package | ₹21.3 LPA | ₹33.6 LPA | ₹9.5 LPA | ₹8.4 LPA |
| Highest Package | ₹60 LPA | ₹100 LPA | ₹54 LPA | ₹88 LPA |
| Total Offers | 4,230 | 613 | 7,040 | 13,500 |
| Internships / PPO | 80% | 78% | 78% | 71% |
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| Category | BITS Pilani | IIIT-H | MAHE | VIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | #7 | #55 | #3 | #14 |
| Overall | #16 | — | #14 | #21 |
| Teaching & Learning | 72.16 | 68.83 | 79.44 | 60.55 |
| Research | 63.27 | 34.96 | 61.76 | 59.53 |
| Outreach & Inclusivity | 61.42 | 63.68 | 67.71 | 60.61 |
| Perception | 49.19 | 43.3 | 44.19 | 58.81 |
| Metric | BITS Pilani | IIIT-H | MAHE | VIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publications | 3,796 | 252 | 10,376 | 10,715 |
| Citations | 44,289 | 2,937 | 1,21,050 | 1,25,013 |
| Patents Filed | 759 | 50 | 2,075 | 2,143 |
| Funded Projects | 569 | 38 | 1,556 | 1,607 |
| Research Centres | 17 | 3 | 47 | 50 |
| Industry Collabs | 190 | 105 | 185 | 179 |
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Research-oriented students aiming for higher studies.
Cutoffs are demanding — keep a backup option.
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Lower national visibility than the top pick.
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Higher fees and cost of living than the alternatives.
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Large batches mean more competition on campus.
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If you want the best overall experience, BITS Pilani stands out for its placements, student experience, research. IIIT-H offers the best value for money. Your choice should depend on your priorities, budget and career goals.
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