Birla Institute of Technology & Science vs Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore)
A side-by-side look at Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, Rajasthan and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering 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 | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Pilani, Rajasthan | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹7L – ₹21.6L | ₹18L – ₹30L |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹80 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #7, University | #2, Management |
| Programmes listed | 5 | 6 |
| Streams | Science | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0391 | U-1014 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | bits-pilani.ac.in | iimb.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 Birla Institute of Technology & Science: from ₹7 lakh, against ₹18 lakh at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore).
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists the higher top package: ₹1.2 Cr, against ₹80 LPA at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore).
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Birla Institute of Technology & Science at 7 (University) and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) at 2 (Management).
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is in Pilani, Rajasthan and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 1,730 km apart.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a deemed-to-be university and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is a government institution.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists 6; 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 Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MBA / PGDM
- Ph.D
Only at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
- M.Sc

