Birla Institute of Technology Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Updated on 9 January 2026

Ranchi, Jharkhand

Simran Popli

Updated on 9 January 2026

BIT MESRA Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

Parameter	Details
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	15 January 2026
Admission Through	JoSAA, CSAB, BIT Mesra Entrance Tests
Entrance Exams Accepted	JEE Main, NEET UG, GATE, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, JAM, CUCET, GPAT
UG Programmes	10+ courses (B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm, BHMCT, etc.)
PG Programmes	10+ courses (MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Sc, M.Plan, Ph.D.)
Total Intake	Approx. 2000+ seats
Eligibility (UG)	10+2 with minimum 50% in relevant subjects (PCM for B.Tech)
Eligibility (PG)	Graduation with minimum 50% marks
Fee Range (UG)	₹1,50,000 - ₹2,00,000 per year
Fee Range (PG)	₹1,80,000 - ₹2,50,000 per year
Counselling Start	June 2026
Session Begins	July 2026
Official Website	bitmesra.ac.in
Admission Helpline	18003457057, 0651-2275868, admission@bitmesra.ac.in

BIT MESRA UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

BTech/BE Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BTech	Computer Science and Engineering	4 years	840	10+2 with PCM, 60%	JEE Main	₹2,00,000 approx.
BTech	Mechanical Engineering	4 years	Included in total 840	10+2 with PCM, 60%	JEE Main	₹2,00,000 approx.
BTech	Civil Engineering	4 years	Included in total 840	10+2 with PCM, 60%	JEE Main	₹2,00,000 approx.
BTech	Electronics and Communication Engineering	4 years	Included in total 840	10+2 with PCM, 60%	JEE Main	₹2,00,000 approx.
BTech	Electrical and Electronics Engineering	4 years	Included in total 840	10+2 with PCM, 60%	JEE Main	₹2,00,000 approx.
BTech	Chemical Engineering	4 years	Included in total 840	10+2 with PCM, 60%	JEE Main	₹2,00,000 approx.
BTech	Bioengineering and Biotechnology	4 years	Included in total 840	10+2 with PCM, 60%	JEE Main	₹2,00,000 approx.
BTech	Production and Industrial Engineering	4 years	Included in total 840	10+2 with PCM, 60%	JEE Main	₹2,00,000 approx.
BTech	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	4 years	Included in total 840	10+2 with PCM, 60%	JEE Main	₹2,00,000 approx.

Architecture Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
B.Arch	Architecture and Planning	5 years	40	10+2 with 60% or 6.5 CGPA	JEE Main (Paper 2)	₹2,00,000 approx.

Pharmacy Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
B.Pharm	Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology	4 years	60	10+2 with PCB	NEET UG	₹1,80,000 approx.

Management Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BBA	General	3 years	60	10+2, 50%	BIT Mesra Entrance / Merit	₹1,50,000 approx.

Hotel Management Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BHMCT	Hotel Management and Catering Technology	4 years	60	10+2 pass	Merit based	₹1,50,000 approx.

Science Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BSc	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	3 years	Varies	10+2 pass	Merit / CUET	₹1,20,000 approx.
BSc	Computer Science	3 years	Varies	10+2 pass	Merit / CUET	₹1,20,000 approx.
BSc	Chemistry	3 years	Varies	10+2 pass	Merit / CUET	₹1,20,000 approx.
BSc	Animation and Multimedia	3 years	Varies	10+2 pass	Merit / CUET	₹1,20,000 approx.
BSc	Visual Communication	3 years	Varies	10+2 pass	Merit / CUET	₹1,20,000 approx.

Computer Applications Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BCA	General	3 years	Varies	10+2 pass	Merit / Entrance	₹1,50,000 approx.

Medical Technology Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BMLT	Medical Lab Technology	3 years	Varies	10+2 pass	Merit	₹1,50,000 approx.

BIT MESRA PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MTech/ME Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MTech	Computer Science and Engineering	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Mechanical Engineering (Heat Power Engineering)	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Mechanical Engineering (Design of Mechanical Equipments)	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Control System	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Power Electronics	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Power System	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Mechanical Engineering (Energy Technology)	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Production and Industrial Engineering	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Aerospace Engineering	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Biotechnology	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Civil (Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering)	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Civil (Structural Engineering)	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Civil Engineering	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Mechanical Engineering (Computer Aided Analysis and Design)	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Instrumentation & Control	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Microwave Engineering	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Remote Sensing	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.
MTech	Wireless Communication	2 years	60	BTech, 50%	GATE	₹1,50,000 approx.

MBA Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (Total)
MBA	General Management	2 years	120	Graduation, 50%	CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT	₹7,00,000
MBA	Online MBA	2 years	60	Graduation, 50%	CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT	₹3,00,000

MSc Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (Total)
MSc	Biotechnology	2 years	40	Graduation, 55%	CUET/IIT JAM	₹4,34,000
MSc	Geoinformatics	2 years	40	Graduation, 55%	CUET/IIT JAM	₹3,56,000
MSc	Physics	2 years	40	Graduation, 55%	CUET/IIT JAM	₹3,25,000
MSc	Chemistry	2 years	40	Graduation, 55%	CUET/IIT JAM	₹3,00,000 approx.
MSc	Mathematics	2 years	40	Graduation, 55%	CUET/IIT JAM	₹3,00,000 approx.

MCA Programme

Programme	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MCA	2 years	60	Graduation, 50%	BIT MCA Entrance Exam	₹1,50,000 approx.

MPlan Programme

BIT MESRA PhD Admission 2026 - Research Programs, Eligibility & Fellowship

Department	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance	Fellowship
Engineering (Various Disciplines)	3-5 years	M.Tech/M.E./M.Sc. (Engg.) with 60% (55% for SC/ST)	NET/GATE or BIT PhD Entrance Test + Interview	Institute Research Scholarship (IRS) merit
Science & Technology	3-5 years	M.Tech/M.E./M.Sc. (Engg.) with 60% (55% for SC/ST)	NET/GATE or BIT PhD Entrance Test + Interview	IRS based on academic record and test performance
Management	3-5 years	Master’s degree with 60% (55% for SC/ST)	NET or BIT PhD Entrance Test + Interview	IRS awarded on merit
Architecture & Planning	3-5 years	Master’s degree with 60% (55% for SC/ST)	NET or BIT PhD Entrance Test + Interview	IRS selection criteria

Admission Process

Apply online on BIT Mesra website, pay ₹1,500 application fee
Appear for written test (06 December 2025) if NET/GATE not qualified or for IRS
Attend online interview (dates announced post-test)
Final selection by Departmental Research Committee (DRC)

BIT MESRA Diploma & Certificate Courses 2026 - Admission & Fees

Diploma Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	3 years	10th pass with 70% in Maths & Science (UR/OBC), 45% (SC/ST), Jharkhand resident, age ≤19 (UR/OBC), ≤24 (SC/ST)	₹2,13,500 - ₹2,85,000 (total)
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	3 years	10th pass with 70% in Maths & Science (UR/OBC), 45% (SC/ST), Jharkhand resident, age ≤19 (UR/OBC), ≤24 (SC/ST)	₹2,13,500 - ₹2,85,000 (total)
Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering	3 years	10th pass with 70% in Maths & Science (UR/OBC), 45% (SC/ST), Jharkhand resident, age ≤19 (UR/OBC), ≤24 (SC/ST)	₹2,13,500 - ₹2,85,000 (total)
Diploma in Automobile Engineering	3 years	10th pass with 70% in Maths & Science (UR/OBC), 45% (SC/ST), Jharkhand resident, age ≤19 (UR/OBC), ≤24 (SC/ST)	₹2,13,500 - ₹2,85,000 (total)
Diploma in Computer Engineering	3 years	10th pass with 70% in Maths & Science (UR/OBC), 45% (SC/ST), Jharkhand resident, age ≤19 (UR/OBC), ≤24 (SC/ST)	₹2,13,500 - ₹2,85,000 (total)
Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering	3 years	10th pass with 70% in Maths & Science (UR/OBC), 45% (SC/ST), Jharkhand resident, age ≤19 (UR/OBC), ≤24 (SC/ST)	₹2,13,500 - ₹2,85,000 (total)
Diploma in Mechanical Production Engineering	3 years	10th pass with 70% in Maths & Science (UR/OBC), 45% (SC/ST), Jharkhand resident, age ≤19 (UR/OBC), ≤24 (SC/ST)	₹2,13,500 - ₹2,85,000 (total)
Diploma in Electronics and Instrumentation	3 years	10th pass with 70% in Maths & Science (UR/OBC), 45% (SC/ST), Jharkhand resident, age ≤19 (UR/OBC), ≤24 (SC/ST)	₹2,13,500 - ₹2,85,000 (total)

Certificate Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees

BIT MESRA Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

Register at https://bitmesra.ac.in/admission with email/mobile
Fill personal and academic details, select desired course
Upload scanned Photo, Signature, 10th & 12th marksheets, category certificate (if applicable)
Pay application fee online via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI
Submit application and save application number for future reference

Application Fee

Category	Amount
General/OBC	₹1,000
SC/ST/PwD	₹1,000

BIT MESRA Cutoff 2025 - JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks

The 2025 cutoffs at BIT Mesra show strong competition for top branches like Computer Science, with closing ranks for General category under the All India quota around 23,596, indicating a slight increase in competition compared to previous years.

JEE Main Cutoff (Opening & Closing Ranks)

Branch	General (AI)	OBC-NCL (AI)	SC (AI)	ST (AI)	EWS (AI)
Computer Science & Engineering	-- - 23596	-- - 33902	-- - --	-- - --	-- - --
Electronics & Communication Engineering	-- - --	-- - --	-- - --	-- - --	-- - --
Civil Engineering	-- - 99499	-- - 225941	-- - --	-- - --	-- - --
Mechanical Engineering	-- - --	-- - --	-- - --	-- - --	-- - --

JEE Main Cutoff (Home State Quota)

Branch	General (HS)	OBC-NCL (HS)	SC (HS)	ST (HS)	EWS (HS)
Computer Science & Engineering	-- - 35188	-- - --	-- - --	-- - --	-- - --

BIT MESRA Admission 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start (UG & PG)	January 2026
BIT Mesra Entrance Exam (M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Sc)	19 & 20 June 2026
JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates (for B.Tech admission)	February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates (for M.Tech admission)	February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026
MBA GD & PI	17-21 March 2026
Ph.D. Written Test	6 December 2025
Ph.D. Online Interview	10-11 December 2025

BIT MESRA Admission 2026 - Documents Required

UG Admission

Class 10 and 12 marksheets and pass certificates (original + photocopy)
Entrance exam scorecard (JEE Main/NEET/State CET as applicable)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable)
Photo (passport size), Aadhaar card or valid photo ID proof
Migration certificate and character certificate

PG Admission

Graduation degree and all semester marksheets (original + photocopy)
Entrance exam scorecard (GATE/CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GPAT/other as applicable)
Category certificate (if applicable), photo, Aadhaar card or valid photo ID
Migration certificate and college leaving certificate
Work experience certificate (if applicable for correspondence/distance learning candidates)

MCA Admission

Class 10 and 12 marksheets and pass certificates (original + photocopy)
Graduation marksheets and degree (original + photocopy)
BIT MCA entrance exam admit card and scorecard
Category certificate (if applicable), passport size photo, Aadhaar card or valid photo ID
Transfer certificate and migration certificate

Ph.D. Admission

Graduation and post-graduation degree certificates and marksheets
College leaving certificate and migration certificate
Work experience certificate (if applicable for correspondence/distance learning candidates)
Category certificate (if applicable), photo ID proof
Anti-ragging affidavit and undertaking forms

BIT MESRA Brochure & Prospectus Download 2026

Document	Year	Download Link
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BIT MESRA Admission 2026 FAQs

What is the admission process for BIT MESRA?

For B.Tech admissions, candidates must clear JEE Main 2026 and participate in JoSAA counselling starting January 2026. M.Tech admissions require GATE 2026 scores, with exams on 7, 8, 14, and 15 February 2026, followed by counselling. MBA admissions need valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT scores, merit list preparation, and counselling. Application forms are submitted online on the official BIT Mesra website.

What are the fees at BIT MESRA?

The annual fee for B.Tech is approximately ₹2.5 lakh, while MBA fees are around ₹4 lakh per year. Hostel charges range from ₹60,000 to ₹90,000 annually depending on room type. Fees are typically paid semester-wise, with the first installment due at admission confirmation.

What is the placement record at BIT MESRA?

BIT Mesra recorded a highest package of ₹1.45 crore and an average package of ₹11.77 LPA in 2025. Over 250 recruiters participated, offering 1,080 jobs, with top companies like Microsoft, Amazon, KPMG, and L&T. The placement rate for CSE and IT branches is nearly 100%, with average packages above ₹19 LPA.

What cutoff/rank is needed for BIT MESRA?

For B.Tech, general category candidates typically need a JEE Main rank under 30,000 for top branches like CSE and ECE. Reserved categories get relaxation of about 5%. GATE cutoffs for M.Tech vary by specialization but generally require ranks within the top 10,000. MBA admissions require CAT scores above 80 percentile for competitive selection.

How is hostel and campus life at BIT MESRA?

Hostels offer single and shared rooms with mess facilities serving diverse cuisines. The campus has modern labs, sports grounds, and cultural clubs hosting regular events. The environment is vibrant with active student participation in sports, technical fests, and cultural activities, fostering a balanced academic and social life.

Is BIT MESRA worth joining?

BIT Mesra offers strong ROI with ₹11.77 LPA average placements and ₹1.45 crore highest package, competitive with top private institutes. Its extensive alumni network, industry connections, and NAAC “A” grade accreditation make it ideal for engineering and management aspirants seeking quality education and good placements at reasonable fees.