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For NRI candidates, the eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering course at VIT Vellore includes:
* English as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination
* Completion of 12 years of schooling with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology or Biotechnology as compulsory subjects
* A pass with a minimum aggregate of 60% or equivalent grade in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Biology or Biotechnology (PCB) in standard XII or equivalent degree
* Date of birth on or after 1st July 2003
* For candidates from Nepal, a pass with a minimum of 55% aggregate in the above subjects for Class 11 and Class 12 put-together is mandatory.

Refund Policy: If a student chooses to withdraw from the program, the refund of fees will be as per the refund policy, which is as follows:
- 100% refund of tuition fees if withdrawal is done before the commencement of classes.
- 90% refund of tuition fees if withdrawal is done within 15 days after the commencement of classes.
- 80% refund of tuition fees if withdrawal is done between 16 to 30 days after the commencement of classes.
- 70% refund of tuition fees if withdrawal is done between 31 to 45 days after the commencement of classes.
- 60% refund of tuition fees if withdrawal is done between 46 to 60 days after the commencement of classes.
- No refund of tuition fees if withdrawal is done after 60 days of commencement of classes.

Yes, there is a fee refund policy for B.E. in Mechanical Engineering at BITS Pilani. According to the institute's website, students can withdraw from the programme and get a refund of fees as per the refund policy. The refund policy is as follows:

• If a student withdraws before the commencement of classes, they will get a full refund of fees.


• If a student withdraws within the first week of classes, they will get a refund of 90% of fees.


• If a student withdraws within the second week of classes, they will get a refund of 80% of fees.


• If a student withdraws within the third week of classes, they will get a refund of 70% of fees.


• If a student withdraws after the third week of classes, they will not get any refund of fees.

It's worth noting that the refund policy may be subject to change, and students should check with the institute for the latest information. Additionally, the refund policy may not apply to all fees, such as the admission fee, which is non-refundable.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during B.E. in Mechanical Engineering at BITS Pilani, including admission fees, semester/term fees, student union fees, student aid fund, hostel fees, mess and electricity advances, and other advances. The total fees for the academic year 2025-26 are as follows:

| Fees | Pilani Campus | Goa Campus | Hyderabad Campus |
| - | - | - | - |
| Admission Fees | 60,500/- | 60,500/- | 60,500/- |
| Semester/Term Fees | 2,75,000/- (First Semester), 2,75,000/- (Second Semester), 96,300/- (Summer term) | 2,75,000/- (First Semester), 2,75,000/- (Second Semester), 96,300/- (Summer term) | 2,75,000/- (First Semester), 2,75,000/- (Second Semester), 96,300/- (Summer term) |
| Student's Union fee | 450/- | 450/- | 450/- |
| Student's Aid Fund | 225/- | 225/- | 225/- |
| Hostel fee | 32,700/- (First Semester), 32,700/- (Second Semester), 16,350/- (Summer term) | 32,700/- (First Semester), 32,700/- (Second Semester), 16,350/- (Summer term) | 32,700/- (First Semester), 32,700/- (Second Semester), 16,350/- (Summer term) |
| Mess & Electricity advance | 10,000/- (First Semester), 10,000/- (Second Semester), 5,000/- (Summer term) | 10,000/- (First Semester), 10,000/- (Second Semester), 5,000/- (Summer term) | 10,000/- (First Semester), 10,000/- (Second Semester), 5,000/- (Summer term) |
| Other Advances | 12,000/- (First Semester), 12,000/- (Second Semester) | 12,000/- (First Semester), 12,000/- (Second Semester) | 12,000/- (First Semester), 12,000/- (Second Semester) |
| Institute Caution Deposit | 3,000/- | 3,000/- | 3,000/- |

Yes, there is a fee refund policy for B.E. in Computer Science at BITS Pilani. According to the institute's schedule of fees, students can get a refund of fees in case of withdrawal from the program. The refund policy is as follows:

• If a student withdraws before the commencement of classes, the admission fee and semester fee will be refunded in full.


• If a student withdraws after the commencement of classes but before the end of the first month, 50% of the semester fee will be refunded.


• If a student withdraws after the first month but before the end of the second month, 25% of the semester fee will be refunded.


• If a student withdraws after the second month, no refund of semester fee will be made.

It's worth noting that the refund policy may be subject to change, and students should check with the institute for the most up-to-date information.