Birla Institute of Technology & Science vs Cluster University
A side-by-side look at Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, Rajasthan and Cluster University in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, both offering MBA / PGDM and M.Sc. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Birla Institute of Technology & Science | Cluster University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Pilani, Rajasthan | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Course fee range | ₹7L – ₹21.6L | ₹32k – ₹1.1L |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #7, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 5 | 11 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0391 | U-0926 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | AISHE |
| Official website | bits-pilani.ac.in | clujammu.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 Cluster University: from ₹32,000, against ₹7 lakh at Birla Institute of Technology & Science.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists the higher top package: ₹1.2 Cr, against ₹8 LPA at Cluster University.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is ranked 7 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Cluster University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is in Pilani, Rajasthan and Cluster University is in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, about 490 km apart.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a deemed-to-be university and Cluster University is a government institution.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes and Cluster University lists 11; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes in all and Cluster University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Sc
Only at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
Only at Cluster University (8)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
