Birla Institute of Technology & Science vs ICFAI University
A side-by-side look at Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, Rajasthan and ICFAI University in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and Ph.D. 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 | ICFAI University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Pilani, Rajasthan | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Course fee range | ₹7L – ₹21.6L | ₹1.2L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #7, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 5 | 11 |
| Streams | Science | Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0391 | U-0561 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | bits-pilani.ac.in | iudehradun.edu.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 ICFAI 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 ₹18 LPA at ICFAI University.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is ranked 7 in the NIRF 2025 University category; ICFAI University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is in Pilani, Rajasthan and ICFAI University is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, about 320 km apart.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a deemed-to-be university and ICFAI University is a private institution.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes and ICFAI University lists 11; 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 ICFAI University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- Ph.D
Only at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (2)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at ICFAI University (8)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- LLM

