Birla Institute of Technology & Science vs Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
A side-by-side look at Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, Rajasthan and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech. 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 | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Pilani, Rajasthan | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹7L – ₹21.6L | ₹1.8L – ₹7L |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹45 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #7, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 5 | 9 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0391 | U-0549 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | bits-pilani.ac.in | aktu.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 Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University: from ₹1.8 lakh, against ₹7 lakh at Birla Institute of Technology & Science.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists the higher top package: ₹1.2 Cr, against ₹45 LPA at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is ranked 7 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is in Pilani, Rajasthan and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, about 550 km apart.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a deemed-to-be university and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is a government institution.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University lists 9; 3 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 Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
Only at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (2)
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (5)
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- B.Arch
- Hotel Management
- M.Pharm
