Birla Institute of Technology & Science vs Odisha State Open University
A side-by-side look at Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, Rajasthan and Odisha State Open University in Sambalpur, Odisha, 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 | Odisha State Open University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Pilani, Rajasthan | Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹7L – ₹21.6L | ₹3k – ₹30k |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #7, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 5 | 13 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0391 | U-0932 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | bits-pilani.ac.in | osou.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 Odisha State Open University: from ₹3,000, against ₹7 lakh at Birla Institute of Technology & Science.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists the higher top package: ₹1.2 Cr, against ₹6 LPA at Odisha State Open University.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is ranked 7 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Odisha State Open University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is in Pilani, Rajasthan and Odisha State Open University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 1,140 km apart.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a deemed-to-be university and Odisha State Open University is a government institution.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes and Odisha State Open University lists 13; 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 Odisha State Open University lists 13; 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 Odisha State Open University (9)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
- M.Com
