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Pilani, Rajasthan | Established in 1964 | Approved/Accredited by UGC | Private | NIRF Rank: #19 MBAUniverse.com Grade: AA+

MBA in Business Analytics

Last Updated on January 22, 2025 by Prof. SK Agarwal
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BITS Pilani MBA in Business Analytics

Program Highlight

BITS Pilani offers UGC recognized MBA Business Analytics Program. The program is globally benchmarked with the leading Business Analytics programme across the globe and is vetted by industry practitioners. Lectures supplemented by case studies and software tools are carried out in all the courses which enhance students analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills. This facilitates active learning among the students as they face real business issues, apply their classroom knowledge, and strengthen their business acumen. An intellectually stimulating learning environment is provided by BITS Pilani well-qualified and experienced faculty. Students can also pursue Off-campus Thesis/Semester Abroad programmes in foreign universities/ institutes ranked in the first 400 by QS and Time Higher Education.

The Department of Management at BITS Pilani facilitates the students to earn certification in 21st-century industry-relevant skills such as Design Thinking, Data Visualization, and Project Management Practitioner (PMP). To cater to the expectations of Generation Z students, the department has created the Personality Improvement, Leadership Orientation and Teamwork (P.I.L.O.T.) programme to provide customized learning experiences according to their needs factoring in their areas of skill gap, learning preferences, and future professional choices.

The Mentorship Programme for MBA in Business Analytics is a unique initiative by the Department of Management at BITS Pilani to impart industry-relevant skills to the students in collaboration with the BITS Alumni Association. Under this programme, management students are given an opportunity to interact and be mentored by BITS alumni experienced in the Analytics domain. Alumni are also frequently called for invited talks to share industry insights with the students. 

ParticularsDetails
Program TypeMBA in Business Analytics
Program NameMBA in Business Analytics
Residential/Non-ResidentialResidential
Specialization OfferedBusiness Analytics
Duration24 Month
Mode of StudyFull Time
Seats80
FeesRs. 10.38 Lakhs
Average SalaryRs. 14.63 Lakhs
Approved/Accredited byUGC
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BITS Pilani MBA in Business Analytics

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NIRF2024#19
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BITS Pilani MBA in Business Analytics

Curriculum Highlights

The MBA Business Analytics at BITS Pilani is 2 years full time residential UGC Recognized programme.  The program is globally benchmarked with the leading Business Analytics programme across the globe and is vetted by industry practitioners. The Mentorship Programme for MBA in Business Analytics is a unique initiative by the Department of Management at BITS Pilani to impart industry-relevant skills to the students in collaboration with the BITS Alumni Association. 

The curriculum of MBA in Business Analytics is globally benchmarked with the leading Business Analytics programme across the globe and is vetted by industry practitioners. Lectures supplemented by case studies and software tools are carried out in all the courses which enhance students analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills. This facilitates active learning among the students as they face real business issues, apply their classroom knowledge, and strengthen their business acumen. Students can also pursue Off-campus Thesis/Semester Abroad programmes in foreign universities/ institutes ranked in the first 400 by QS and Time Higher Education.

To cater to the expectations of Generation Z students, BITS Pilani has created the Personality Improvement, Leadership Orientation and Teamwork (P.I.L.O.T.) programme to provide customized learning experiences according to their needs factoring in their areas of skill gap, learning preferences, and future professional choices.

At the end of their second semester, students go on a two-month integrated industry exposure in the form of summer internships in reputed organizations. All students also have the opportunity to enroll for 6 months of structured Practice School, as a part of the curriculum. In addition, the webinar series organized by the department invites eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests having huge experience and unparalleled expertise come from varied industries and diverse countries, contributing to student learning.

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BITS Pilani MBA in Business Analytics

Eligibility Criteria

BITS Pilani eligibility criteria for MBA Business Analytics have following requirements:

  • Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline, with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. 
  • The candidate should have studied at least one subject in Mathematics or Statistics at the high school (10+2) or higher level.
  • The candidate should have appeared in at least one of the eligible entrance exams
  • Candidates with prior exposure to a programming language are desirable
  • A candidate appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply  provided they can submit the original copies of the results till 1st October, 2025, and fulfil other criteria.
EligibilityDetails
Education RequirementsCandidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline, with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Exam AcceptedCAT, XAT, GMAT
Work Experience-
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BITS Pilani MBA in Business Analytics

Seats

Total Number of Seats: 80
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BITS Pilani MBA in Business Analytics

Fees

 Fees ComponentAmount
Tuition FeeRs. 10.38 Lakhs
Total FeesRs. 10.38 Lakhs
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BITS Pilani MBA in Business Analytics

Admission Process

Application Status: Open Apply Now

BITS Pilani MBA  in Business Analytics Admission 2025 is open. Apply Now
BITS Pilani MBA in Business Analytics Admission 2025  is through various MBA entrance exam scores. BITS Pilani Admission Process has following steps:

  • Step-1: Apply & appear for the Business Analytics Aptitude Test conducted by BITS Pilani  
  • Step-2: Shortlist: Candidates will be shortlisted based upon BAAT performance  
  • Step-3:  PI Round: Shortlisted candidates will be called for PI round comprising PI and Extempore
  • Step-4: Final Selection: Final selection of the candidates will be based on  the performance in Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT), Personal Interview, prior academic records, Work Experience, performance in CAT (2024) / XAT (225)
  • GMAT (2024) among others. It may be noted that BAAT -an aptitude test conducted by BITS Pilani in final selection round has highest weightage of 50% in final selection

BITS Pilani MBA dmission 2025 Important Dates are as below:

  • BITS Pilani Last Date to Apply: 17 February 2025
  • Release of admit card for Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT): 10 March 2025
  • Date of Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT): 23 March 2025
  • Date of BITS Pilani GD/PI WAT/ Extempore in online mode: 14 April 2025 onward
  • Final Result Date for Admission 2025: To be Announced
  • Session Commencement: June/July 2025

Shortlisting Criteria
BITS Pilani endeavours to evaluate candidates holistically based on various key parameters.

  • Shortlisting for the second round (personal interview) is done based on the performance in the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT).
  • Candidates shortlisted for the second round are evaluated based on their personal interview, extempore, prior academic records, work experience and performance in CAT (2024) / XAT (2025) / GMAT (2024). Please note that appearing in these CAT / XAT / GMAT is not mandatory for admission to the MBA in Business Analytics program; however a candidate will get weightage based on the best performance in either of CAT / XAT / GMAT.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the final result through e-mail and results can also be viewed on the official admission website of the institute.

Exam Accepted
Mandatory:  Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT) 2025 
Optional: CAT (2024) / XAT (2025) / GMAT (2024)

Exam Accepted

CAT
XAT
GMAT

How to Apply

BITS Pilani Applications for MBA Admission 2025 are open. Apply Now The step by step process to apply online for BITS Pilani Admission 2025 is given below: 

  • Application shall be submitted only through online mode.
  • The link to apply for admission to the Two-Year On-Campus MBA in Business Analytics BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus is available at the institute website Only Online application will accepted. 
  • The application fee is INR 3300/-, mode of payment is online and has been provided at the online application link.
  • The application fee is non-refundable and not-transferable.

Selection Process

BITS Pilani admits MBA students with a proven calibre to perform. BITS Pilani MBA Selection process is facilitated through a rigorous process which requires highly competitive entrance exam scores, performances in GD-PI and other criteria. Following steps are included in the BITS Pilani Selection Process:

  • Step 1: Must have appeared in one of the eligible entrance tests scores of which are accepted by BITS Pilani. Acceptable exam scores for admission 2025 are XAT 2025, CAT 2024, GMAT, BAAT 2025
  • Step 2: The candidate should apply to BITS Pilani online before the deadline. The application fee of Rs.3300/- should also be paid online. 
  • Step 3: Candidates are short-listed for Group Discussion & Personal Interview (PI) round from among the eligible candidates who have a valid entrance exam score and have applied to the programme of BITS Pilani 
  • Step 4: After the BAAT exam and GD-PI round, admission offers are made by BITS Pilani to successful candidates. The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in entrance exam, performance in BAAT, performance in GD-PI round, academics, Work Experience among others
  • Step 5: Final Admission Offer will be made to the candidates on the basis of Final Score arrived after awarding the weightage scores on all the components. 
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YearAverage SalaryMedian SalaryHighest SalaryBatch Placed
2024Rs. 18.00 LakhsRs. 17.45 LakhsRs. 27.00 Lakhs100%
2025Rs. 14.63 LakhsRs. 14.64 LakhsRs. 21.60 Lakhs100%

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