Is BITS Pilani WILP Tier 1 or Tier 2?
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WILP (Work Integrated Learning Program) of bITS Pilani falls in the following categories:
1. BITS Pilani is a Tier 1 institution, but WILP is not treated at par with its core full-time degree programs.
2.WILP is designed specifically for working professionals, placing it in the Tier 2 category.
3. The curriculum and assessment process of WILP is different from the regular courses on the main campus, hence it is not included in Tier 1.
4. Although WILP programs are highly recognized in the industry, they are not considered equivalent to top Tier 1 programs.
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BITS Pilani WILP is basically a Tier 1 institution.
Though there are many different criteria that decide the tiers, BITS Pilani's reputation, curriculum, and placement records definitely put it squarely in the top tier of institutions in India.
This notwithstanding, it is worth mentioning that some programs under WILP may be more recognized or accepted by the industry. Therefore, it is advisable to research the particular program you want for better insight.
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BITS Pilani is widely considered a Tier 1 institute in India for higher education, including its Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP). While the WILP programs are designed for working professionals and may not have the same visibility as its full-time programs, BITS Pilani's overall reputation, academic excellence, and industry connections maintain its standing as a top-tier institution.
Its strong brand and industry-recognized degrees make WILP programs valuable for career advancement, especially for professionals in technical and managerial roles.
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Dear Deepika,
For BITS Pilani's MBA in Business Analytics program, candidates are shortlisted for Personal Interviews based on their performance in the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT). The institute determines the BAAT cut-off marks each year, but specific cut-off scores are not publicly disclosed. Final selection considers overall performance in BAAT, Personal Interview, CAT/XAT/GMAT scores (if available), prior work experience, and academic history. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee admission, as the selection process is competitive.
Wishing you success in your application process.
Prominent organizations in recruiting candidates for B.Tech. from BITS Pilani WILP are Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Visa, Adobe, and Cisco, while Qualcomm, Oracle, Palo Alto, and Navi Technologies also have a large presence on the campus.
Lucrative placement statistics:
- 77 companies participated in the 2024 placements
- Highest package: INR 60.75 LPA offered by Google
- Average package: INR 30.37 LPA offered by Microsoft
- Students in the IT sector: 104
- Students in Non-tech sector: 165
- Students in Electronics sector: 11
BITS Pilani WILP placements 2024 saw 77 organisations making campus offers providing different job profiles to the B.Tech graduates. The median of the packages was ?30.37 LPA slightly above the median and the highest offer went upto ?60.75 LPA. The top recruiters were Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Visa, Adobe and Cisco. On the other hand, more number of recruiters enrolled in the placement drive for the year 2023 wee, 109 Recruiters. IT, non-tech, electronics and core engineering sectors was made up of the above ration.

Hi,
The Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) at BITS Pilani has a 92% placement rate.
The placement of BITS Pilani WILP for M.Tech has improved within the year. Almost all of students got placed in good companies with decent packages. There are unlimited opportunities for placement and internships. If you are a good, hardworking candidate, it is very easy to crack. The average package for our course is 7 LPA. The top recruiters are Google and Citi Bank.
Thanks.
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