Fees
Fees at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra for the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Biotechnology program range around Rs. 18,00,000 for the four-year duration. Admission fees for the first year are approximately Rs. 2,50,000, with semester fees including tuition, technical, and development fees varying between Rs. 2,00,000 and Rs. 2,91,000.
Hostel fees start at Rs. 20,000 per semester, increasing incrementally to Rs. 26,000 by the eighth semester. Mess fees are approximately Rs. 30,000 each semester. The GP Birla Scholarship offers tuition fee waivers between 20% to 100% based on academic performance, with specific requirements related to CGPA, providing significant relief to high-achieving students.
Additionally, scholarships are available for students based on family income criteria, while hostel and mess charges may be discounted for eligible students.
About Bachelor of Pharmacy [B Pharma]
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra offers a four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy programme recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India and approved by AICTE. The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology trains students in pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical analysis. Admission is through NEET-UG or JEE Main with equal seat allocation, and 50 percent of seats carry a Jharkhand domicile reservation.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to B.Pharm at BIT Mesra for 2026-27 are open; applications close on June 15, 2026. Seats are filled through NEET-UG and JEE Main scores. Apply at bitmesra.ac.in and check the merit list schedule after results are declared.
Key Points
- PCI-recognised four-year B.Pharm; total course fee INR 15,11,000 covering tuition, development, and examination charges.
- Admission through NEET-UG and JEE Main with equal 50-50 seat split; Jharkhand domicile candidates get 50 percent seat reservation.
- Graduates qualify for GPAT, M.Pharm, hospital pharmacy, regulatory affairs, and industry roles in formulation and quality control.
- Application window open until June 15, 2026; merit list prepared after NEET-UG and JEE Main results.
BIT Mesra B.Pharm Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Fees (Tuition + Development + Examination) | INR 3,20,000 |
| Year 2 Fees (Tuition + Development + Examination) | INR 3,51,000 |
| Year 3 Fees (Tuition + Development + Examination) | INR 3,86,000 |
| Year 4 Fees (Tuition + Development + Examination) | INR 4,24,000 |
| Admission Fee (one-time, non-refundable) | INR 20,000 |
| Caution Money (refundable on programme completion) | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees (4 years, Hostel charges separate) | INR 15,11,000 |
- Each year’s fee covers tuition, development fee, and examination fee; Year 1: INR 2,84,000 + INR 20,000 + INR 16,000. Year-wise fee increases are built into the schedule; refer to bitmesra.ac.in for the current year-wise breakdown.
- Caution money of INR 10,000 is refundable on successful completion of the programme.
- Optional hostel accommodation is available at BIT Mesra; hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
BIT Mesra B.Pharm Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration | February 8 to March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Examination | June 21, 2026 (re-exam) |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result | July 6, 2026 (Tentative) |
| JEE Main Session 2 Examination | April 2 to 9, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 Result | April 20, 2026 |
| BIT Mesra B.Pharm Application Window | April 25 to June 15, 2026 |
| Counselling and Merit List Declaration | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Semester I Classes Commence | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Apply online at bitmesra.ac.in during the notified window; upload NEET-UG or JEE Main scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, and category certificate if applicable.
- Merit lists are prepared separately for NEET-UG and JEE Main quota seats; counselling is conducted at BIT Mesra Ranchi campus.
- Final admission requires document verification at the institute with original Class 12 certificate, entrance scorecard, and category certificate if applicable.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics with a minimum of 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- Admission is through a valid NEET-UG score (50 percent seats) or JEE Main score (50 percent seats); NEET-UG and JEE Main seats are allotted separately through respective counselling processes.
- There is a 50 percent Home State (Jharkhand) reservation; remaining seats are open to candidates from all states on merit.
Admission Process
- Appear in NEET-UG 2026 (for biology-stream candidates) or use JEE Main 2026 score (for mathematics-stream candidates); both routes offer equal seat shares.
- Apply online at bitmesra.ac.in between April 25 and June 15, 2026; pay the application fee and upload entrance scorecard and academic documents.
- Attend the counselling process; candidates are selected based on entrance score (80 percent weightage) and Class 12 academic performance (20 percent).
- Accept the admission offer, pay Year 1 fees, and report to BIT Mesra Ranchi for document verification and enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- Candidates with strong PCB or PCM Class 12 scores targeting PCI-recognised pharmacy from an Institute of National Importance.
- Students from Jharkhand who benefit from the 50 percent Home State reservation.
- Aspirants planning M.Pharm, hospital pharmacy, or pharmaceutical industry careers after graduation.
- Candidates seeking merit scholarships and placement access to multinational pharma companies.
✗ Skip if
- Candidates targeting MBBS or non-pharmacy allied health sciences.
- Students whose NEET-UG or JEE Main scores are below BIT Mesra cut-off expectations.
- Candidates preferring a metro-city campus, as BIT Mesra is 16 km from Ranchi city.
- Students seeking a two-year diploma rather than a full four-year degree.
BIT Mesra B.Pharm Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship (BIT Mesra) | Up to 50 percent tuition fee waiver | Students in the top merit bracket each semester; assessed on CGPA performance |
| GP Birla Scholarship | Need-based | Students with financial need and a CGPA of 8.0 or above (EWS) or 6.5 or above (SC/ST/OBC); applied through BIT Mesra scholarship portal |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Up to INR 3,00,000 per year | Meritorious students; competitive application through the Aditya Birla Group scholarship process |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | As per government norms | SC/ST students domiciled in Jharkhand; applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year (Years 1 to 3) | Merit-cum-means candidates in the top 20 percentile of their Class 12 board; applied through the National Scholarship Portal |
- BIT Mesra awards merit-based fee waivers each semester to top performers; CGPA eligibility is assessed at the start of every semester.
- Central and state scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in); submit bank details, category certificate, and academic records during the annual window.
According to an external review site Ranking 2026, BIT Mesra ranks 22 out of 200 colleges in India for its B Pharma program.
- 28 out of 125 under NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2025.
- 13 out of 73 under IIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2025.
Read more on BIT Mesra Rankings here
BIT Mesra B.Pharm FAQs
Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for B.Pharm admission at BIT Mesra?
Ans. BIT Mesra accepts NEET-UG for biology-stream candidates and JEE Main for mathematics-stream candidates, with seats divided equally between both routes.
Ques. Is there a domicile reservation for B.Pharm at BIT Mesra?
Ans. Yes. Fifty percent of seats are reserved for candidates with a valid Jharkhand domicile certificate. The remaining seats are open to all-India candidates on merit.
Ques. What is the total course fee for B.Pharm at BIT Mesra?
Ans. The total four-year course fee is INR 15,11,000, inclusive of tuition, development, examination, and admission charges. Hostel charges are billed separately.
Ques. What career paths are available after B.Pharm from BIT Mesra?
Ans. Graduates can appear in GPAT for M.Pharm admission, pursue Pharm.D., or join pharmaceutical companies in quality control, regulatory affairs, medical sales, or manufacturing. Competitive exams such as Drugs Inspector (UPSC or State PSC) are also open to B.Pharm holders.