Birla Institute of Technology & Science vs Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad)
A side-by-side look at Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, Rajasthan and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) in Kandi, Telangana, both offering B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech and M.Sc and 1 more courses. 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 Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Pilani, Rajasthan | Kandi, Telangana |
| Course fee range | ₹7L – ₹21.6L | ₹40k – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹65 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #7, University | #12, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 5 | 7 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0391 | U-0013 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | bits-pilani.ac.in | iith.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 Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad): from ₹40,000, against ₹7 lakh at Birla Institute of Technology & Science.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists the higher top package: ₹1.2 Cr, against ₹65 LPA at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad).
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Birla Institute of Technology & Science at 7 (University) and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) at 12 (Overall).
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is in Pilani, Rajasthan and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) is in Kandi, Telangana, about 1,230 km apart.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a deemed-to-be university and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) is a government institution.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) lists 7; 4 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 Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (1)
- MBA / PGDM
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) (1)
- B.Des
