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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 28, 2025Hindi
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I have got bits pilani ME in design engineer is it worth doing or I should give one more try to gate exam so that I can get some iit it is coming in my mind due to the high fees of bits

Ans: BITS Pilani’s two-year M.E. in Design Engineering carries a total tuition and associated fee burden of approximately ?11.47 lakh, and though ranked #20 in NIRF 2024, it has achieved placement rates of about 73.6% with a median salary of ?16.15 LPA in 2024, reflecting solid but not exceptional absorption into design and engineering roles. Admission is based on the BITS HD test or GATE, yet the high out-of-pocket expense and competitive stipend-free model contrast starkly with GATE-based IIT M.Tech programs, which waive tuition entirely, provide monthly stipends, and consistently record placement percentages above 83.5%, peaking at 90% in previous years, across core and technology sectors. Opting for BITS Pilani secures specialized design training and brand recognition but at significant personal cost, whereas a strong GATE performance could yield a no-fee, stipend-supported IIT M.Tech with higher placement consistency and broader career flexibility.

Recommendation: Seek to retake GATE for entry into a fully funded IIT M.Tech to benefit from zero tuition, stipends, and superior placement rates; pursue BITS Pilani M.E. in Design only if you value immediate specialization in design engineering and can comfortably manage the high fees. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Hi sir I should I take Bits 2+2 program in mechanical as I have got less marks in bitsat. Will it be worth because it's predicted to be expensive compared to other programs. Other options I have are tier 3-4 colleges and manipal jaipur with 15k rank in manipal and ip councelling ongoing (crl-350000) or shiv nadar with cuet result? I want to build career in computer science but could compromise with branch if required
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Hi Sir, I am Ajay from Bangalore. My son got admission into Mathematics and computing in RGIPT, Amethi. Also he is getting admission into IIST, Thiruvananthapuram. Which one he can select sir. Waiting for your reply. Thanking you sir.
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