Ques. How do I apply for admission to BIT Mesra?
Ans. BIT Mesra accepts applications only through the online mode. Therefore, to apply for the BIT Mesra, candidates must visit the official website and fill out the application form with all the necessary details. Also, students need to upload the required documents and successfully send the application by paying the preliminary application fee.
Ques. Can I get hostel accommodation at BIT Mesra?
Ans. The campus of BIT Mesra is completely residential providing 11 hostels for boys and 3 hostels for girls. The common facilities that include the hostel accommodation are dining halls, common rooms, reading rooms, entertainment halls, and independent mess halls.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for various courses at BIT Mesra?
Ans. BIT Mesra allows admission to UG, PG, and doctorate programs based on the national-level entrance exam scores. Admission granted to the BTech and BArch programs is solely based on the JEE Mains through the JoSAA counselling. The MTech and MSc admissions are given on the basis of GATE and IIT JAM scores. Candidates can be admitted to the BIT Mesra MBA program through the CAT/MAT/CMAT scores. Admission to the PhD programs is given via the written test and personal interview.
Ques. Has BIT Mesra established any international collaborations?
Ans. BIT Mesra has established various international ventures and collaborations over the years. Some of them are listed below:
- EAGER-NETWIC Project of ASIA LINK Program
- Agreement with Purdue University, USA for the student exchange program
- MoU with the University of Leeds, UK for dual-degree programs
- MoU with the University of Houston, USA
Ques. What is the required JEE Mains cutoff for BIT Mesra BTech admission?
Ans. BIT Mesra allows admission to its BTech program based on the JEE Mains score followed by the JoSAA counselling. In 2023, the overall JEE Mains cutoff for the BIT Mesra BTech program ranged from 13887-50395 ranks for the general category. However, in round 8, the cutoff was declined and the range stood at 19135-106990 ranks.
Ques. Is BIT Mesra a top college?
Ans. BIT Mesra is a premier technical university, located about 16 km from Ranchi. Established in 1955, the institute has secured the 53rd position in the Engineering category and 20th in Architecture by the NIRF 2023. Also, the highest package recorded by the institute in 2023 was INR 51 LPA. Companies like Deloitte, Flipkart, and Aditya Birla Retail Group visited the institute for the placement drive.
Ques. What are the fees charged by BIT Mesra for its MBA program?
Ans. BIT Mesra offers a 2-year duration MBA program and the fee structure of the MBA program is divided into 4 semesters. The tuition fee for the first two semesters amounts to INR 1.32 Lakhs, and for the remaining semesters, the tuition fee is INR 1.45 Lakhs. The first-year fee for the BIT Mesra MBA program is INR 2.96 Lakhs.
Ques. What is the placement scenario like for BIT Mesra?
Ans. As per the 2023 placement reports, BIT Mesra has observed a rise in its average package by 15% as compared to the previous year. As per the latest placement report, a total of 700 students were placed by nearly 192 companies. The highest package recorded by the institute was INR 51 LPA whereas the average package was INR 11.07 LPA. The median package stood at INR 8 LPA.
Ques. Does BIT Mesra offer any financial aid to its students and how can I avail them?
Ans. BIT Mesra offers scholarships to its students based on their financial needs and merit. The different scholarships provided to the students are the BIT G. P. Birla Scholarship, Merit-cum-needs scholarship, and the sudden demise of the earning member of the family. Candidates can avail of these scholarships by filling up the applications after BIT Mesra sends a scholarship notification to the students via email.
Ques. How am I eligible for the BIT Mesra MCA program?
Ans. BIT Mesra offers an MCA program at the PG level for a duration of 2 years. To be eligible for the BIT Mesra MCA program, candidates must have passed their bachelor’s in BCA/ BSc in any relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks. Further, candidates are required to qualify for the BIT MCA entrance test which will determine their selection to the MCA program.
Ques. How is the alumni network of BIT Mesra?
Ans. The alumni of BIT Mesra are highly known all over the world because of their contribution to research and innovations. Given below is the list of BIT Mesra’s renowned alumni:
Name |
Batch |
Achievement |
Niraj Verma |
BE, Civil Engineering Batch |
L. Douglas School of Government & Public Affairs, Professor |
Gautam Sinha |
BE, Computer Science Batch, 1986 |
Times Internet, CEO |
Karan Bajaj |
NA |
CEO/Founder, WhiteHat Jr |
Niraj Sharan |
BE, Electronics & Communication Engineering, 1980 |
Aura Inc Chairman & CEO, |
Anjan Lahiri |
BTech, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, 1983 |
Navikenz, CEO |
Pulkit Trivedi |
MBA, 1998 |
Director, Google Pay India |
Ques. Who are the top recruiters of BIT Mesra?
Ans. The top recruiters of BIT Mesra vary across different fields like IT, Consulting, Finance, Engineering, and more. Some of the prominent recruiters of BIT mesra are:
- IT- TCS, Wipro, Accenture
- Consulting- Deloitte, E&Y, KPMG
- Engineering- L&T, Tata Motors, BHEL
Ques. What are the BIT Mesra rankings?
Ans. BIT Mesra has been ranked by the NIRF in 2023 with decent rankings in segments like overall, engineering, and architecture. As per the NIRF overall rankings for 2023, the institute stood at 71. In the Management, Engineering, and Architecture department, BIT Mesra has achieved 77th, 53rd, and 20th positions respectively.
Ques. How is the campus life at BIT Mesra?
Ans. The well-appointed campus life at BIT Mesra serves the needs of its students by providing a fully residential campus. Along with this, the campus of BIT Mesra includes 2 auditoriums that can accommodate nearly 2,500 people. The institute has a gymnasium, indoor game facilities, and extensive playgrounds. It also has a shopping complex which consists of stationery shops, tailoring units, and cafeterias.
Ques. Does BIT Mesra accept International students?
Ans. BIT Mesra allows direct admission to the students of Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Overseas Citizens of India [OCI], and Foreign Nationals (FN). To apply to the BIT Mesra UG and PG programs, the candidate must have a duly valid certificate indicating OCI / Foreign Student status issued by a competent authority. Alongside, proficiency in English is also required.
Ques. Does BIT Mesra reserve seats for the quota category candidates?
Ans. BIT Mesra reserves a certain number of seats for the quota category candidates like SC, EWS, ST, etc. Below is the list of the percentage of seats reserved for the quota category candidates:
Category |
Seat % |
SC |
15% |
EWS |
10% |
ST |
7.5% |
Persons with Disability |
5% |
To the candidates who are Sons or Daughters of Kashmiri Migrant |
1% |
Ques. What are the documents required during the admission process at BIT Mesra?
Ans. While applying for the BIT Mesra programs, candidates are required to submit the following documents:
- Pass certificate of Class X / High School Certificate
- Marksheets of Class X, XI, and XII / Equivalent Examinations
- School Leaving Certificate / College Leaving Certificate and Migration Certificate
- Scanned copies of coloured photographs & signature
- Scanned copies of the entrance examination scorecard
- Caste certificate, Category certificate (if applicable)
Ques. What are the different specialisations available for the BIT Mesra BTech program?
Ans. BIT Mesra offers a 4-year BTech program in 10 different specialisations and they are as follows:
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production & Industrial Engineering
- Food Engineering
Ques. By which regulatory bodies is BIT Mesra accredited?
Ans. BIT Mesra is accredited by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) and the National Board of Accreditation (NAB) established by the UGC & AICTE respectively.
Ques. What is BIT Mesra BHMCT?
Ans. BHMCT at BIT Mesra is a program offered for 4 years in full-time mode. It is a course focusing on Hotel Management and Catering Technology with a total seat intake of 30. To apply to this program, students must have passed the class 12/ Intermediate/ Equivalent qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% of marks. Students graduating with this degree are usually placed in reputed hotels, tours & travel companies, International cruise liners, and retail sectors.
Ques. What extracurricular activities are available at BIT Mesra?
Ans. BIT Mesra offers a wide range of co-curricular activities that ensure the physical and mental well-being of students. At the institute, there is a ground for track and field events, cricket and football grounds, and basketball, volleyball, and badminton courts. Along with this, the institute also conducts some events like essay writing competitions, recitations, and PT and Yoga classes.
Ques. Are there any notable research publications by BIT Mesra faculty members?
Ans. BIT Mesra’s faculty comprises accomplished scholars, researchers, and educators across various disciplines. Mentioned below is a list of BIT Mesra’s notable faculty:
Faculty Name |
Notability |
Sanjay Kumar |
Published 42 International journals and 3 National journals, attended 37 International conferences and 16 National conferences, and worked on projects including EAGER-NETWIC Project and Spectrum Sharing for Next Generation Wireless Communication Networks |
Vishal H. Shah |
Has a teaching experience of 12 years, has published 4 journals, 4 conference proceedings, 1 book chapter, and delivered an expert lecture at “National Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks” |
Vibha Rani Gupta |
Published 41 journals, 59 conference proceedings, 5 book chapters, also has worked on sponsored projects |
Dr. Megha Dadel |
4 papers published in journals, 3 book chapters, and 10 papers published in National/International conferences |
Sandeep Singh Solanki |
Published 32 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 3 national journal proceedings, 8 and 10 national and international conferences, 4 book chapters, and 2 books. |
Ques. What is the fee structure of the BIT Mesra BTech program?
Ans. The BIT Mesra BTech fees for a 4-year duration amount to INR 14.51. Given below is the detailed list of the BTech fees charged by BIT Mesra for the first semester:
Particulars |
Amount (in INR) |
Tuition Fee |
1,31,500 |
Development Fee |
9,000 |
Institute Exam Fee |
7,000 |
Admission Fee (one-time) |
17,700 |
Caution Money (one-time, refundable) |
10,000 |
IT and Digital Charges |
55,000 |
Ques. How can I apply for the PhD program at BIT Mesra?
Ans. BIT Mesra offers a PhD program for a duration of 3 years. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Computer Applications, Engineering, Architecture, or Pharmacy with at least 60% (master's) or 80% (bachelor's) marks can apply for the PhD program at BIT Mesra. Also, PhD aspirants will have to appear for a written test and a personal interview conducted by the institute for the final selection.
Ques. How is the library facility at BIT Mesra?
Ans. The BIT Mesra central library is a knowledge hub for the students as it comprises hybrid resources (Print & Electronic). The library’s collection consists of books in the fields of Science & Technology, Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, and Hotel Management. Students can access the library collection through the OPAC search.
Ques. Can I pursue a dual-degree program at BIT Mesra?
Ans. BIT Mesra offers a dual degree program i.e., BSc+MSc at the PG level for a duration of 5 years. This program is offered in 5 different specialisations namely Chemistry, Physics, Food Technology, Mathematics & Computing, and Quantitative Economics & Data Analytics. Admission to this program is offered through JEE Mains rank obtained by the students followed by the JoSAA/ CSAB counselling.
Ques. What are the career opportunities available in the BHMCT program offered at BIT Mesra?
Ans. The department of BHMCT at BIT Mesra caters to the hospitality & management industry needs across the globe. Candidates pursuing this program at BIT Mesra get placements in reputed hotels, tours & travel companies, restaurants, and airlines. The institute has witnessed ist BHMCT candidates getting placed in widely known brands like ITC Grand, Qatar Airways, Marriott, Reliance, Swiggy, etc.
Ques. Does BIT Mesra provide any industry exposure to its students?
Ans. BIT Mesra provides industry exposure to students to succeed in their chosen fields. The institute makes the students engage in practical research assignments, and participate in internship programs with MNCs. The institute also organizes “Industrial Exposure Training” for 18 weeks in various Star Hotels for the students of the BHMCT program.
Ques. Are there any on-campus medical facilities available for students at BIT Mesra?
Ans. BIT Mesra provides an on-campus dispensary for several diagnostic procedures and treatments. In case of an emergency, students are taken to the nearby hospital with a doctor to accompany the patient. Also, there is a dispensary-cum-health center that provides free treatment and medical supplies.
Ques. What are the recreational facilities available at BIT Mesra?
Ans. For the holistic development of the students, BIT Mesra provides a memorable campus life experience. The institute organizes technical clubs and cultural clubs. The technical clubs include Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Aerospace Society, Finance Club, etc. The cultural club includes Dance Club, Dramatics Society, Music Club, Photographic Society, etc.