BITS Pilani Introduces 2 New Courses - Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani has introduced two new courses for the academic year 2026-27. These are a 5-Year B.E. – MBA Dual Degree and a B.E. in Pharmaceutical Engineering. Complete details regarding the two newly introduced courses will soon be updated on the official website, admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. The main aim of introducing these courses is to bridge the gap between the interests in traditional engineering and modern management courses. Read more about the two new courses at BITS from the article below.
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The authority at BITS Pilani has introduced the following two new courses for the academic year 2026-27:
B.E. – MBA Dual Degree (5 years)
B.E. in Pharmaceutical Engineering
The BE-MBA Dual degree is a UG-PG integrated degree of 5 years. This is a very strategic introduction at a crucial time, as many BE graduates choose to pursue an MBA after graduating with their UG degree. Hence, choosing the BE-MBA dual degree at BITS helps candidates reduce the additional strain of applying for both degrees separately.
Structure of study-
The BE-MBA dual degree will be conducted in 2 steps. A 3-year B.E. degree followed by 2 years pursuing an MBA. Candidates will be able to complete their BE degree either at the BITS Pilani, Goa, or Hyderabad campuses. The candidates will then be able to finish their full-time MBA at the BITSoM campus in Mumbai.
Application - Candidates will have to apply for the BITSAT 2026 exam under the direct mode of education. However, candidates who are enrolled in B.E. programmes at BITS Pilani can also opt for the Vertical Transfer option.
Educational Qualification - Candidates enrolled in this programme must maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.0 at the end of their second year to be eligible to transition to the MBA phase without the need for CAT, GRE or GMAT.
Candidates who apply for a vertical transfer will be required to undergo an additional selection process.
BITS is also launching a BE Pharmaceutical Engineering course for the academic year 2026-27. Details about the B.E. Pharmaceutical Engineering will be posted on the official website soon. However, the syllabus will be based on topics like core engineering principles with pharmaceutical sciences, covering areas such as drug formulation, bioprocess engineering, regulatory science and computational modelling. It also reflects how the sector itself is evolving, with strong emphasis on AI and machine learning in drug discovery, biologics and gene therapies, and Industry manufacturing.
According to various rankings such as the NIRF, QS world rankings and more, BITS is a top institution according to various parameters. Candidates can check the table below for the various rankings awarded to BITS.
Category | Ranking / Status |
Pharmacy (NIRF 2025) | Rank 2 |
University Category (NIRF 2025) | Rank 7 |
Engineering (NIRF 2025) | Rank 11 |
Private Engineering Institutes | Ranked No. 1 |
QS World University Rankings 2026 | Top 250 in the world for Engineering |
NAAC Accreditation | A++ Grade |
BITS is basing both the new programmes on the philosophy of "learning by doing". By introducing these programmes, the authority is ensuring that the candidates are not just classroom-ready but are ready for the industry as well.
Mentorship: Candidates opting for the Dual degree programme will benefit from the BITSoM’s network of mentors and a curriculum optimised for the business realities.
Global Opportunities: Pharmaceutical Engineering offers opportunities for global internships, exchange programmes, and startup incubation.
Interdisciplinary Expertise: By covering areas like healthcare data science and computational modelling, BITS is preparing students for roles where disciplinary boundaries are increasingly blurred
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, BITS has launched two new programmes for the academic year 2026-27.
The BE Pharmacy Engineering syllabus will be based on both engineering and pharmaceutical sciences, including drug formulation, bioprocess engineering, regulatory science, and computational modelling.
Graduates can apply for roles in both the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Candidates can apply for admission through BITSAT under the Direct Mode at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. For the BE MBA dual degree, candidates can also apply for vertical entry.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
To register for BITSAT 2026 , you can follow the steps below.
Visit the official website.
Click on the “New registration” link.
Create a new account.
Fill in the required details for the 2026 registration form.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the application form.
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