2 min readNew DelhiMar 18, 2026 01:28 PM ISTBITS Pilani introduces 2 new programmes from the upcoming sessionBITS Pilani has announced the introduction of two new academic programmes starting from the 2026–27 academic year – a 5-Year (3+2) intercampus dual degree programme (BE – MBA) in collaboration with BITS School of Management, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Pharmaceutical Engineering.The five-year intercampus dual degree programme integrates engineering and management education. Students will spend the first three years pursuing a BE at BITS Pilani’s Pilani, Goa, or Hyderabad campuses, followed by two years at BITSoM in Mumbai for a full-time MBA. Upon completion, students will graduate with both degrees.Read More | BITS-Pilani announces tuition blind admissions for top 500 BITSAT rankersAdmissions will be offered through BITSAT under Direct Mode and via a Vertical Transfer option for existing BE students at BITS Pilani. Students maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.0 at the end of their second year will be eligible to move to the MBA phase without requiring CAT, GRE, or GMAT. Vertical Transfer applicants will undergo an additional selection process.In parallel, BITS Pilani will launch a BE in Pharmaceutical Engineering. The programme combines engineering fundamentals with pharmaceutical sciences, covering areas such as drug formulation, bioprocess engineering, regulatory science, and computational modelling. It also includes focus areas like AI and machine learning in drug discovery, biologics, gene therapies, and Industry 4.0 manufacturing.Students in the pharmaceutical engineering programme will be exposed to technologies such as digital twins, AR/VR-based laboratories, IoT-enabled systems, and healthcare data science, along with opportunities for global internships, exchange programmes, and startup incubation.Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Group Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani, stated that the programmes aim to integrate technical education with emerging fields and management, preparing students for future innovation-driven roles. © IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd