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Education loan for BITS Pilani Rajasthan

Fees, programmes, a worked EMI example and how to get a collateral-free PM Vidyalaxmi loan for Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani, Rajasthan.

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Interest rate
7.10%
Category
Utkarsh
Established
1964
NIRF 2025
#11

No collateral under the scheme

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No processing fees under the scheme

A parent or guardian as co-borrower

Written by Deepak Agrawal, Founder & CEO, FundMyCampus · MBA, IIM BangaloreReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal, Director, FundMyCampusUpdated on

BITS Pilani Rajasthan education loan at a glance

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Utkarsh category, so a public sector bank can fund your course at about 7.10%, with no collateral and no guarantor under the scheme.

PM Vidyalaxmi category
Utkarsh (one of three bands on the government list)
Interest rate
7.10% a year, floating, at public sector banks
Collateral
None under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme
Guarantor
None under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower
Margin
None on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest
Interest subsidy
Based on family income, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh: all the interest during study and the grace year up to ₹4.5 Lakh, 3% of it up to ₹8 Lakh
Processing fee
No processing or upfront charges under the scheme
Sanction through FundMyCampus
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges

Rates are PNB's PM Vidyalaxmi rates for each category. They change with the RBI repo rate, other banks may differ, and the lender sets the final rate.

The institute

About BITS Pilani Rajasthan

BITS Pilani's main campus is at Pilani in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. BITS became a deemed university in 1964 and is 11th in the NIRF 2025 engineering ranking.

Established
1964
Status
Deemed to be university (Section 3, UGC Act)
Location
Pilani, Rajasthan
NIRF 2025
11 (Engineering)
AISHE code
U-0391

Getting in

Admission and eligibility at BITS Pilani Rajasthan

First degree (B.E., B.Pharm, M.Sc.)

BITSAT score, with seats filled campus by campus from a single merit list

Final BITSAT cut-off scores for the Pilani campus (out of 390)

Programme2026-272025-26
B.E. Computer Science308304
B.E. Mathematics and Computing299295
B.E. Electronics & Communication289285
B.E. Electrical & Electronics266260
B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation261250
M.Sc. Economics256251
M.Sc. Semiconductor and Nanoscience246239
M.Sc. Mathematics241229
B.E. Mechanical239235
M.Sc. Physics235223
M.Sc. Chemistry227212
B.E. Chemical226210
B.E. Manufacturing226211
B.E. Civil222206
M.Sc. Biological Sciences218208
B.E. Environmental and Sustainability213203
B.E. Pharmaceutical Engg.211Not offered
B. Pharm200168

Source: BITS admissions, BITSAT cut-offs

Source: BITS admissions

Fee structure

BITS Pilani Rajasthan fees: Integrated first degree (B.E. and others), batch admitted 2026-27

FeeAmount
Admission fee, once₹64,100
Semester tuition, 2026-27₹2,91,500
Semester tuition, 2027-28₹3,06,000
Semester tuition, 2028-29₹3,21,500
Semester tuition, 2029-30₹3,37,500
Hostel per semester, 2026-27₹36,000
Whole course, about₹28.65 Lakh

Eight semesters of tuition at BITS's published rates for this batch, the admission fee, and hostel at the 2026-27 rate of ₹36,000 a semester. BITS says hostel fees rise every year, and the mess advance and ₹3,000 caution deposit are refundable, so they are left out.

Source: BITS schedule of fees 2026-27

Finance your ₹28.65 Lakh course

A PM Vidyalaxmi loan can cover the Integrated first degree (B.E. and others), batch admitted 2026-27 fee at BITS Pilani Rajasthan, less a 5% margin above ₹4 Lakh, with no collateral and no processing fees under the scheme. Through FundMyCampus, digital sanction takes 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh.

Try your own numbers

EMI calculator for BITS Pilani Rajasthan

Set to a loan of ₹27.22 Lakh (the Integrated first degree (B.E. and others), batch admitted 2026-27 fee of ₹28.65 Lakh less the 5% margin), the Utkarsh rate of 7.10%, and repayment starting 2 years from now (the 1-year course plus 12 months). Change any number to see your EMI.

Loan details

₹1 Lakh₹1.5 Crore
6%16%
1 year15 years
None6 years
Interest during the moratorium

Your EMI breakdown

Monthly EMI after the moratorium

₹28,094

for 180 months

₹3.86 Lakh of interest builds up during the moratorium and is added to your loan, so EMIs start on ₹31.06 Lakh.
Loan amount
₹27,20,000
Total interest
₹23,36,868
Total amount you repay
₹50,56,868

Indicative estimate. Assumes the full amount is disbursed upfront and simple interest during the moratorium, as most Indian lenders charge. Your lender's sanction letter is final.

After graduation

BITS Pilani Rajasthan rankings, placements and higher studies

BITS Pilani Rajasthan is ranked 11 in the NIRF 2025 engineering list.

BatchGraduatedPlacedMedian salaryHigher studies
UG 4-year (graduated 2023-24)2,7592,458₹18 Lakh a year283
PG 2-year (graduated 2023-24)622596₹15.73 Lakh a year20

Source: NIRF 2025 data file

Living and support

Hostel, scholarships and life at BITS Pilani Rajasthan

Hostel

On-campus hostel costs ₹36,000 a semester in 2026-27 (₹18,000 for a summer term), with mess and electricity paid as a refundable advance.

Source: BITS schedule of fees 2026-27

PM Vidyalaxmi

PM Vidyalaxmi benefits for BITS Pilani Rajasthan students

PM Vidyalaxmi is the government's education loan scheme for 1,441 top-ranked institutions. Here is what it means for a student at BITS Pilani Rajasthan. How the scheme works

  • No collateral

    Under the scheme, banks ask for no collateral security, so there is nothing to mortgage.

  • No guarantor

    No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower.

  • No processing fees

    No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may still charge small portal enrolment and account fees.

  • Lower rate for Utkarsh colleges

    BITS Pilani Rajasthan is in the Utkarsh band, so public sector banks lend at about 7.10%.

  • 3% interest subsidy

    For family income up to ₹8 Lakh, the government pays 3% of the interest during study and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.

  • Full interest cover for lower incomes

    For family income up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the central CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the moratorium on technical and professional courses, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.

  • Up to 15 years to repay

    Repayment starts a year after the course ends, and can run for up to 15 years.

  • Interest only on what is paid out

    The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.

  • Small margin

    Nothing to pay upfront on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest.

  • No foreclosure or prepayment charges

    Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for closing or prepaying floating-rate loans to individuals.

Interest subsidy by family income

Family income a yearWhat the government paysScheme
Up to ₹4.5 LakhAll the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 LakhCSIS scheme, for technical and professional courses
Up to ₹8 Lakh3% of the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 LakhPM Vidyalaxmi, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year
Above ₹8 LakhNo subsidy. You still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the coursePM Vidyalaxmi

Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal and CSIS scheme on myScheme (Government of India)

Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal, Bank of Maharashtra PM-Vidyalaxmi loan terms, RBI (Pre-payment Charges on Loans) Directions, 2025

Paperwork

Documents you need

Keep these ready before you apply. FundMyCampus checks them for you before anything goes to the bank.

Student and admission

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 (or last qualifying exam / diploma) marksheet
  • Proof of admission to the course
  • Schedule of expenses from BITS Pilani Rajasthan
  • Family income proof from a competent authority
  • Photographs of the student and parent

Parent co-borrower

  • PAN and Aadhaar of the student and the parent co-borrower
  • Parent's income proof: ITR, Form 16 or salary slips
  • Last 6 months' bank statements of the parent
  • Passport-size photographs

How it works

Your loan journey with FundMyCampus

  1. 1

    Talk to a counsellor

    Share your course and fee details. The call is free.

  2. 2

    Upload your documents

    Send them online. We check every page so nothing bounces back from the bank.

  3. 3

    We apply on PM Vidyalaxmi

    We file your application on the government portal and pick the public sector bank that suits you.

  4. 4

    Digital sanction

    Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh through FundMyCampus.

  5. 5

    Fees paid to the college

    The bank pays BITS Pilani Rajasthan directly, one semester at a time.

  6. 6

    Subsidy and repayment

    We help you claim the interest subsidy. EMIs start a year after the course ends.

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FAQs

BITS Pilani Rajasthan education loan FAQs

What is the education loan interest rate for BITS Pilani Rajasthan?

About 7.10% a year at public sector banks under PM Vidyalaxmi, because BITS Pilani Rajasthan is in the Utkarsh category. The rate is floating and moves with the RBI repo rate. The bank sets the final rate.

Is BITS Pilani Rajasthan covered under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?

Yes. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (AISHE code U-0391) in Pilani, Rajasthan is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Utkarsh category.

What does Integrated first degree (B.E. and others), batch admitted 2026-27 cost at BITS Pilani Rajasthan?

About ₹28.65 Lakh for the whole course. Eight semesters of tuition at BITS's published rates for this batch, the admission fee, and hostel at the 2026-27 rate of ₹36,000 a semester. BITS says hostel fees rise every year, and the mess advance and ₹3,000 caution deposit are refundable, so they are left out.

Do I need collateral for a BITS Pilani Rajasthan education loan?

No. Under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, banks ask for no collateral security.

Does the loan cover the whole fee?

Almost. There is no margin on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost yourself, and the bank lends the rest. Scholarships can count towards the margin.

Is there a processing fee?

No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may charge small portal enrolment and account fees, for example ₹100 plus GST to enrol at Bank of Maharashtra.

Do I need a guarantor or co-applicant?

No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins the loan as co-borrower.

Can I get the PM Vidyalaxmi interest subsidy at BITS Pilani Rajasthan?

It depends on family income. Up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the course and grace year for technical and professional courses. Up to ₹8 Lakh, PM Vidyalaxmi pays 3% of the interest in that period on loans up to ₹10 Lakh, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year with government institutions first in line. Above ₹8 Lakh there is no subsidy, but you still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the course.

When does repayment start?

One year after the course ends. You then have up to 15 years to repay in monthly EMIs.

Is interest charged on the full loan from the first day?

No. The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.

Can I repay the loan early?

Yes, with no charge. Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for prepaying or closing floating-rate loans to individuals.

Does the loan cover hostel and mess?

Yes. Banks fund the fees on BITS Pilani Rajasthan's fee sheet, including hostel, and can add mess, books and a laptop.

How long does sanction take through FundMyCampus?

Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges, once your documents are complete.

Which documents do I need?

Class 10 and 12 marksheets, proof of admission, the college fee schedule, family income proof, and PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of the student and parent.

How do I get admission to BITS Pilani Rajasthan?

First degree (B.E., B.Pharm, M.Sc.): BITSAT score, with seats filled campus by campus from a single merit list

What are placements like at BITS Pilani Rajasthan?

UG 4-year (graduated 2023-24): 2,458 of 2,759 graduates took jobs at a median salary of ₹18 Lakh a year, and 283 went on to higher studies.

What is the NIRF rank of BITS Pilani Rajasthan?

11 in the NIRF 2025 engineering list.

Is BITS Pilani Rajasthan a government engineering institute?

BITS Pilani Rajasthan is an deemed to be university (Section 3, UGC Act).

Figures on this page were checked on 4 Nov 2026 against the sources linked in each section.

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