Aryabhatta Knowledge University vs Birla Institute of Technology & Science
A side-by-side look at Aryabhatta Knowledge University in Patna, Bihar and Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, Rajasthan, both offering B.Tech / B.E. and M.Tech. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Aryabhatta Knowledge University | Birla Institute of Technology & Science |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Patna, Bihar | Pilani, Rajasthan |
| Course fee range | ₹1.2L – ₹3.6L | ₹7L – ₹21.6L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹1.2 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #7, University |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 5 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0057 | U-0391 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | akubihar.ac.in | bits-pilani.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Aryabhatta Knowledge University: from ₹1.2 lakh, against ₹7 lakh at Birla Institute of Technology & Science.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists the higher top package: ₹1.2 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Aryabhatta Knowledge University.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is ranked 7 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Aryabhatta Knowledge University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University is in Patna, Bihar and Birla Institute of Technology & Science is in Pilani, Rajasthan, about 990 km apart.
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University is a government institution and Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a deemed-to-be university.
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes and Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes in all and Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
Only at Aryabhatta Knowledge University (6)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- MBBS
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
Only at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
