BITS Pilani offers many unique academic programs. One of its latest and most exciting programs is the BITS 2+2 international dual degree program. This program allows students to study at BITS Pilani for two years and then continue their education at a top foreign university for the next two years. It is an excellent opportunity for students who want to gain international exposure and earn two degrees.
Many students want to study abroad but are unsure how to start. The BITS 2+2 program makes this path easier. It combines Indian education with global learning. Though the program is new, it already attracts a lot of attention from students and parents. This article provides a clear and detailed explanation of the program structure, partner universities, benefits, placements, and much more. Students who are interested in international education will find this guide very helpful.
Overview of BITS 2+2 Program
The BITS 2+2 program is a dual degree program. It allows students to study the first two years at BITS Pilani and the last two years at one of its partner universities abroad. After completing the program, students receive two degrees—one from BITS Pilani and the other from the partner university.
Partner Universities: BITS Pilani has partnered with the following global universities:
- Iowa State University (USA)
- University at Buffalo (USA)
- RMIT University (Australia)
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (USA)
- CentraleSupélec Paris (France)
Each of these universities is known for its strong academic background, research, and global recognition. These partnerships give BITS students access to a broader educational experience.
Dual Degree Structure: The structure is simple:
- Years 1 and 2: Study at BITS Pilani.
- Years 3 and 4: Transfer to a partner university.
- Result: Receive a degree from BITS Pilani and another degree from the partner university.
Benefits of the Program:
- Global Exposure: Students study in two different countries and experience two education systems.
- Better Opportunities: Dual degrees increase career options in India and abroad.
- Cultural Learning: Living in another country builds independence and global awareness.
- Top Faculty and Facilities: Students learn from experienced professors and get access to modern labs and libraries.
BITS 2+2 Program Placement Record
Since this program is new, official placement data is not yet available. However, we can look at BITS Pilani’s regular B.Tech placements to understand future possibilities.
BITS Placement 2025
| Category | Details |
| Placement cycle | BITS Pilani Phase 1 Placements 2025–26 |
| Total students placed (all campuses) | 920+ students |
| Participating campuses | Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad |
| Total recruiters | Around 200 organisations |
| All-campus median salary | Rs 28 lakh per year |
| Pilani campus median salary | Rs 30 lakh per year |
| Offers above Rs 1 crore (Pilani) | 6 offers |
| Companies offering Rs 1 crore+ | IMC Trading (5), Flow Traders (1) |
| Top-paying sector | Quantitative trading |
| Key high-paying firms | Graviton, Quadeye, IMC Trading |
| International recruiters | MEDIATEK (Taiwan), Toyoda Gosei (Japan) |
| Highest international internship stipend | Rs 22 lakh per month (Tower Research, UK) |
| Highest domestic internship stipend | Rs 12.5 lakh per month (IMC Trading) |
| Students securing internships | 650+ students |
| Pre-placement offers (PPOs) | Around 150 offers |
| Major tech recruiters | Google, Microsoft, Walmart, Cisco, IBM |
| Hiring roles | Software development, data science, cybersecurity |
| Finance firms converting interns | JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Franklin Templeton, Nomura, UBS |
| Finance hiring focus | Risk and advisory roles |
BITS Placement 2024
| Name of the Company | Package Offered | Job Roles | Branches Eligible |
| AB InBev | 23.5 LPA | Statistics | All Branches |
| Accenture | 20 LPA | Trainee Software developer | All Branches |
| Accenture Strategy and Consulting | 15.92 LPA | MC Delivery Associate | All branches except CS |
| Achieve.ai | 22 LPA | Associate Business Analyst | All Branches |
| Alphagrep | 25 LPA | Associate, Founder’s Office | CS,EEE,ENI |
| Amplus Solar | 10.3 LPA | Data Analyst | EEE and ENI |
| Anakin | 9 LPA | Founder’s Office | All branches. |
| Anakin (YC S21) | 8-9 LPA | Business Analyst | Civil, Mech, Manu, Chemical, MSC |
| Bain Capability | 14 LPA | Management Consultant | All Branches |
| Bajaj Finserv | 18 LPA | Content Marketing Analyst | All Branches |
| BCG | 23 LPA | Associate Software Engineer | All Branches |
| BioUrja | 14 LPA | Data science | All Branches |
| Bisquare | 8-15 LPA | IOT and Cloud Services | EEE, ENI, CS |
| Embedded Systems and Smart Power Engg | |||
| Bitespeed | 30 LPA | Analyst | CS, EEE, ENI |
| Frontend Developer | |||
| Blenheim Chalcot | 12 LPA | Data Engineer, Data Science | EEE, ENI, CS |
| Graduate Engineer | CSE, EEE, ENI | ||
| 10 LPA | Junior Data Scientist | All branches | |
| Python Developer | |||
| Bosch Rexroth | 7.5 LPA | Technical Management Trainee | BE, EEE, ENI, Mech, Manu |
| Brane Enterprises | 19 LPA | Associate Process Leader Trainee | All Except CS |
| Cadence | 19.5 LPA | High Speed IP Validation | EEE and ENI |
| Coinswitch | 23 LPA | Graduate Engineering Trainee | All Branches |
| Collegedunia | 7.5 LPA | Management Trainee | Non Circuital |
| Exide Energy | 10 LPA | GET | Mechanical and Manufacturing |
| Fischer Jordan | 22 LPA | Data Analyst | All Branches |
| Business Analyst | |||
| FRND | 15 LPA | Business Analyst | All Branches |
| GAN Studio | 36 LPA | Deep Learning Engineer Engineer | CS, EEE |
| Assistant Manager- Cybersecurity | CS,EEE,ENI | ||
| Global Technology | 9-12 LPA | Client Acquisition Manager | All branches except CS |
| Groww | 30 LPA | Associate Product Manager | All Branches |
| 18 LPA | Associate Product Manager | All Branches | |
| GSF India | 75k + 50k bonus | Investment Analyst | NA |
| Headout | 23 LPA | Software Developer | All Branches |
| Program Manager | |||
| Hike | 31 LPA | Associate, Dounder’s office | All Branches |
| Analyst | |||
| Honeywell | 8-9 LPA | Chemical Software Engineer | Chemical |
| INDmoney | 15 LPA | SDE | All Branches |
| Indus Insights | 14 LPA | FPGA Engineer | All Branches |
| InfoBell | 10 LPA | Linux Developer | All branches |
| Infosys | 13 LPA | Specialist Programmer | CS, EEE, ENI |
| 9 LPA | NA | ||
| Insighto.ai | 10 LPA | Marketing Associate | Chemical, Civil, Manufacturing, All Msc |
| KLA | 18 LPA | Consulting | All Branches |
| Kreative Kode | 19 LPA | Business and Strategy Analyst | All Branches |
| Landmark Group | 124200 AED p.a. | Business Analyst | Mech, MAnu, Chem, Civil and All Msc |
| Leadsquared | 8-10 LPA | Solutions Consultant | All Branches ( Except CS, EEE, ENI ) |
| Legistify | 8 LPA | Analyst | All branches |
| 14 LPA | SDE-1 Frontend | CS, EEE, ENI | |
| SDE-1 Backend | CS, EEE, ENI | ||
| Lifesciences Consultants | 7.5 LPA | Research Analyst | M.Sc Economics |
| Lumenci | 10 LPA | Associate Consultant | All Branches |
| Luminous Power | 12 LPA | Senior Product Analyst | EEE,ENI |
| Material Depot | 16 LPA | Growth Marketing | All Except CS |
| Associate ( Consulting ) | All Branches | ||
| Media.Net | 21 LPA | Data Analyst | All Branches |
| Mindgate solutions | 20 LPA | Backend Engineer | All Branches |
| Navi Technologies | 41 LPA. | Product engineer | CS, EEE, ENI. |
| NBC Bearings | 7.5 LPA | GET | Mechanical and Manufacturing |
| Ola Cabs | 25 LPA | Software ( ML Engineer) | All Branches |
| Ola Labs | 30 LPA | Data scientist | CS, EEE, ENI |
| OneBanc | 8-10 LPA | Module Owner | All Branches except ENI, EEE, CSE |
| Oracle | 34 LPA | Backend Developer | CS,EEE,ENI |
| Orient Electric | 9 LPA | GET | EEE, ENI, Mechanical, Manufacturing |
| Palo Alto | 52 LPA | Quant Analyst | CS,EEE, ENI. Cg>7.5 |
| Paypal | 34 LPA | Management Trainee | CS,EEE, ENI |
| Software Engineer | All Branches | ||
| Purple Oak Advisors | 10 LPA | Analyst | All branches |
| SDE | All Branches | ||
| Quadrical AI | 5.5 – 8 LPA | Backend Developer ( Python ) | All Branches |
| Qualcomm | 33.5 LPA | Software Developer | CS |
| SWE | CS, ME SS, ME. CS | ||
| 33 LPA | HW Engineer | EEE, ENi & ME Micro | |
| RNF Technologies | 8 LPA | Management Trainee | All Branches ( Except CS, EEE, ENI ) |
| SG Analytics | 9 LPA | Associate Data Engineer | All branches except CS, EEE, ENI |
| SLB | 33 LPA | Field Engineer | BE Students ( Except CS) |
| 34 LPA | Maintenance Engineer | ||
| 35 LPA | Performance Live Engineer | ||
| SmartHelios | 10-20 LPA | Software Engineer | All Branches |
| Data Analyst | |||
| Marketing | |||
| Tata Communications | 13 LPA | Assistant Manager- Technology and Platform Development | All Branches |
| Assistant Manager- System and Networking Engineer | |||
| Applications Developer | |||
| TATA Electronics | 20 LPA | Growth Marketing | EEE, ENI, Mech, Manu, Civil |
| Timetooth Technologies | 8 LPA | System Engineer/Analyst | All Branches |
| Mechanical System Engineer | Mechanical and Manufacturing | ||
| Analyst | |||
| Troopod.io | 8-10 LPA | UI Developer | Civil, Chemical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, MSc |
| Product Strategy and Growth Manager | |||
| Full Stack Developer | |||
| TrueMeds | 10-12 LPA | SDE, Business Analyst | All BE except CS, B.Pharm and Single degree Msc. Students |
| Tummee | 10 LPA | SDE | CS, EEE, ENI |
| Vecmocon | 7-10 LPA | Junior Scientist Engineer | Msc Physics |
| Zetwerk | 10 LPA | Management Trainee | Civil, Chemical, Manufacturing, All MSc |
| Zupee | 25 LPA | data engineer | All Branches |
BITS Salary Insights
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2023 |
| Highest Package | INR 60.75 LPA (overall)INR 27 LPA (MBA Business Analytics) |
| Average Package | INR 30.37 LPA (overall)INR 16.48 LPA (MBA Business Analytics) |
| Median Package | INR 30 LPA (overall)INR 17 LPA (MBA Business Analytics) |
| Top Recruiters | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Visa, Adobe, Cisco |
BITS Pilani Placements Sector Wise Analysis
| Branch | CTC Offered |
| IT | INR 11 – 38 LPA |
| Non – Tech | INR 8.6 – 20 LPA |
| Electronics | INR 14 – 30 LPA |
| Core | INR 9 – 18 LPA |
| Others | INR 9 – 12 LPA |
BITS Pilani IT Branch Placements 2023
| Name of the Company | Roles Offered | CTC Offered |
| Aditya Birla Capital | SDE | 11 LPA |
| ALTRUISTA | Software Engineer | 12 LPA |
| Barclays | SDE, Graduate Analyst | 16.7 LPA |
| BigBasket | SDE-1 | 15 LPA |
| Blend360 | Data Scientist | 15 LPA |
| Cleartrip (Flipkart) | SDE | 32.5 LPA |
| Genpact | SDE | 18 LPA |
| Gojek | Associate Software Developer | 27 LPA |
| GreyOrange | Software Development Engineer | 14.5 LPA |
| HCL | SDE | 8.5 LPA |
| HDFC Life | SDE | 13 LPA |
| Here Maps | SDE | 18 LPA |
| IBM | Data Engineer, Application Developer | 16.75 LPA |
| ICICI Securities | SDE | 16 LPA |
| Kore.ai | Associate Software Engineer | 22 LPA |
| MEDIBUDDY | SDE, Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer | 15 LPA |
| Meesho | SDE-1 | 37 LPA |
| PayU | Associate Data Engineer | 19.8 LPA |
| Porter | SDE backend | 18 LPA |
| Regology Inc. | SDE | 15 LPA |
| Reliance Jio | 5G Software Developer | 19.25 LPA |
| Rupif | Software Engineer – Backend | 19 LPA |
| Siemens Healthineers | Full Stack Developer | 26 LPA |
| SLICE | SDE | 34 LPA |
| SPRINKLR | Product Engineer | 30 LPA + RSU & Other Benefits |
| Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance | SDE | 29 LPA |
| Strand Life Sciences | SDE, Associate Software Engineer | 16 LPA |
| SymphonyAI | Associate Data Scientist | 18 LPA |
| TOPPR TECH. PVT.LTD | SDE | 21 LPA |
| UNACADEMY | Software Engineer | 38 LPA |
| VISA | SDE-1 | 27.7 LPA |
| ZIVAME | SDE-1 | 11 LPA |
BITS Pilani Non – Tech Placements
| Name of the Company | Roles Offered | CTC Offered |
| Amazon-Operations | Operations Manager | 13 LPA |
| Axxela | Trainee Analyst | 11.5 LPA |
| Bain Capability Network | Analyst | 10 LPA |
| CityMall | APM, Business Analyst | 15 LPA |
| DELOITTE | Consulting Analyst, Associate Data Scientist | 12 LPA |
| DELVEINSIGHT | Associate Analyst | 10 LPA |
| Doubtnut | Business Analyst | 10 LPA |
| Ernst & Young | Tax Technology Consultant | 8.6 LPA |
| EXL Services | Business Analyst | 10 LPA |
| Flipkart | Assistant Manager, APM | 15 LPA & 27 LPA |
| Fractal Analytics | Imagineer | 12.5 LPA |
| FTCash | Business Analyst | 10 LPA |
| Futures First | Market Trainee Analyst | 12.5 LPA |
| Groww | Business Associate | 18 LPA |
| Head Digital Works | Business Associate | 18 LPA |
| Indus Insights | Associate Consultants | 18 LPA |
| IQVIA | Associate Strategic Analyst | 9.9 LPA |
| KPMG International Limited | Mergers & Acquisition Analyst | 9.2 LPA |
| Lumenci | SDE | 10 LPA |
| MEDIBUDDY | Data Analyst | 10 LPA |
| McKinsey & Company | Analyst | 10 LPA |
| Merilytics | Senior Business Analyst | 10 LPA |
| Netcracker | Business Analyst | 15 LPA |
| Orbeez | Associate Consultant | 9.5 LPA |
| Pepsico | Graduate Engineer Trainee | 12.5 LPA |
| POSTMAN | Data Analyst | 20 LPA |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers | Associate Management Consultant,Technology Consultant | 10.3 LPA |
| Retain IQ | APM | 18 LPA |
| SPRINKLR | Product Analyst | 15 LPA + RSU & Other Benefits |
| Synchrony Financial | Senior Analyst | 13 LPA |
| TIGER ANALYTICS | Analyst | 10 LPA |
| THOROGOOD ASSOCIATES | Business Intelligence and Analytics Consultant | 10 LPA |
| Unitedlex | Associate | 12.5 LPA |
| ZS ASSOCIATES | Business Operations Associates, Risk analyst | 12 LPA |
BITS Pilani Electronics Branch Placements
| Name of the Company | Roles Offered | CTC offered |
| AMD (Xilinx) | Design Engineer | 22 LPA |
| Ceremorphic | Embedded Systems Engineer | 30 LPA |
| LAM Research | Electrical Engineer | 16.4 LPA |
| Micron | CSSD Validation Engineer | 20.6 LPA |
| MIKO.AI | Robotics Engineer | 14 LPA |
| Texas Instruments | Analog Engineer | 25 LPA |
BITS Pilani Core Branch Placements
| Name of the Company | Roles offered | CTC Offered |
| Addverb Technologies | Product Engineer | 10 LPA |
| Akzo Nobel | Graduate Engineering Trainee | 10 LPA |
| ANAND Group | Graduate Engineer Trainee | 9 LPA |
| Ather Energy | Supplier Manager, GET – Mechanical role | 9 LPA |
| L&T | Graduate Engineer Trainee | 9 LPA |
| Retain IQ | GET | 18 LPA |
| WCB Robotics | Mechanical Engineer | 9 LPA |
Placement Statistics for Pilani, Goa & Hyderabad Campuses
| Key Metrics | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 |
| Companies | 535 | 540 | 595 |
| Student Registered-First Degree FD | 2251 | 2539 | 2540 |
| Student Placed-First Degree FD | 2116 | 2392 | 2270 |
| % Placed-First Degree FD | 94 | 94.21 | 89.37 |
| Student Registered-Higher Degree HD | 742 | 805 | 775 |
| Student Placed-Higher Degree | 586 | 712 | 695 |
| % Placed-Higher Degree HD | 78.98 | 88.45 | 89.68 |
| Total Registered FD+ HD | 2993 | 3344 | 3315 |
| Total Placed FD+HD | 2702 | 3104 | 2965 |
| % Placed FD+HD | 90.28 | 92.82 | |
| Median Salary in INR Domestic | 1233080 | 1600988 | 1800000 |
| Average Salary in INR (Domestic) | 1540253 | 1872819 | 2074177 |
BITS Branch-Wise Placement Insights
BITS offers various engineering branches, and placement opportunities vary based on industry demand. While some branches receive higher salary packages due to the booming tech industry, others provide stable and well-paying job roles in core fields. The following insights are based on previous placement trends.
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
Computer Science students receive the highest number of job offers and salary packages at BITS. The IT sector dominates campus placements, with top global companies hiring for technical roles.
- Top Roles: Software Development Engineer (SDE), Data Scientist, Full Stack Developer
- Top Companies: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Palo Alto
- CTC Range: INR 11 – 52 LPA
Students with strong coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and internship experience have a higher chance of securing top offers.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
The EEE branch offers excellent placement opportunities, especially in the electronics and semiconductor industries. Companies look for candidates skilled in embedded systems, circuit design, and VLSI.
- Top Roles: Embedded Systems Engineer, Analog Engineer, Electrical Engineer
- Top Companies: Texas Instruments, AMD, Ceremorphic
- CTC Range: INR 14 – 30 LPA
Students with expertise in hardware design and programming languages like Verilog and VHDL get an edge in placements.
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE)
Electronics and Instrumentation students have strong placement opportunities in automation, embedded systems, and semiconductor industries.
- Top Roles: Instrumentation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Embedded Developer
- Top Companies: Texas Instruments, Micron, Ceremorphic, Qualcomm
- CTC Range: INR 12 – 28 LPA
Many students from this branch also transition into software and analytics roles by learning relevant programming and data science skills.
Mechanical Engineering (Mech)
Mechanical Engineering students get placement opportunities in core industries, manufacturing firms, and emerging electric vehicle companies.
- Top Roles: Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET), Mechanical Engineer, Supplier Manager
- Top Companies: L&T, Ather Energy, Akzo Nobel
- CTC Range: INR 9 – 18 LPA
Students who specialize in CAD software, automation, and robotics have better placement chances.
Civil Engineering (Civil)
Civil Engineering placements are mostly in construction, real estate, and infrastructure management firms. Some students also opt for management roles.
- Top Roles: Management Trainee, Business Analyst
- Top Companies: Landmark Group, Zetwerk
- CTC Range: INR 8 – 16 LPA
Students who gain expertise in structural design and project management software get better opportunities.
Chemical Engineering (Chemical)
Chemical Engineering placements are available in process industries, research, and analytics roles. Some students also secure software and consulting jobs.
- Top Roles: Chemical Software Engineer, Research Analyst
- Top Companies: Honeywell, Insighto.ai
- CTC Range: INR 7.5 – 10 LPA
Students who pursue internships in chemical industries and learn data analytics tools have a better chance of securing top offers.
Conclusion
The BITS 2+2 program gives students a strong academic base in India and global exposure abroad. The dual degree structure offers the best of both worlds—high-quality education from BITS Pilani and international experience from top universities like UB, ISU, RMIT, and CentraleSupélec. This combination builds both technical skills and soft skills that are important in today’s job market.
Although placement data for the 2+2 program is not yet available, the strong placement record of BITS Pilani gives students confidence. With high average salaries and top recruiters visiting the campus every year, students in the 2+2 program can expect excellent career opportunities. Those who complete the program are likely to have a global edge, better career growth, and access to international job markets. This program is ideal for students who are focused, ambitious, and ready to experience a truly global education.
