Complete guide to BIT Deoghar — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Birla Institute of Technology Deoghar is an off-campus centre of BIT Mesra — one of India's most prestigious deemed universities, ranked consistently in NIRF's top 100 engineering institutions. Located in Deoghar, Jharkhand, it is a GFTI admitting students through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling, giving students access to a BIT Mesra degree at a Jharkhand campus.
BIT Deoghar offers B.Tech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Students graduate with a degree from BIT Mesra — a highly respected brand in India's engineering recruitment landscape — while studying in Deoghar's smaller campus environment.
As an off-campus of BIT Mesra, BIT Deoghar benefits from the parent institute's academic framework, curriculum, faculty support, and placement network. The BIT Mesra brand opens doors at companies that actively recruit from the main Ranchi campus, giving Deoghar students a significant credential advantage over comparably ranked institutes.
The Training & Placement Cell leverages BIT Mesra's established recruiter relationships to bring companies to the Deoghar campus. Average CTC reached ₹7.8 LPA in 2023–24, with top offers crossing ₹18 LPA from IT product and services companies.
Deoghar is a significant pilgrimage city in Jharkhand — home to the famous Baidyanath Dham Shiva temple — with a clean, peaceful environment and improving infrastructure. The BIT Deoghar campus offers a focused residential academic experience, and proximity to Ranchi (~160 km) and Patna (~220 km) provides regional connectivity for students.
BIT Deoghar holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 101–150 (BIT Mesra) |
| NIRF | Overall | 101–150 (BIT Mesra) |
| Outlook | Engineering | #72 (BIT Mesra) |
| The Week | Engineering | #68 (BIT Mesra) |
| India Today | Engineering | #75 (BIT Mesra) |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS Asia | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| QS World | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | Not ranked |
| SCImago | Institutions | Not ranked |
| Webometrics | India | #180+ (BIT Mesra) |
BIT Deoghar offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 4 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | — | — |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | — | — |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | YES | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | — | — |
The fee structure at BIT Deoghar is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (2025–26) | ₹1,47,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Gymkhana / Sports Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹9,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹18,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,62,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech (approx.) | ₹6,48,000 |
SC/ST students are eligible for tuition fee concession as per BIT Mesra and UGC norms.
Students with family income below ₹4.5 lakh per annum are eligible for MCM Scholarship covering tuition fees.
BIT Mesra merit scholarships are available for academically outstanding students across all campuses.
Jharkhand state government scholarships are available for Jharkhand domicile students from SC/ST/OBC backgrounds.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for BIT Deoghar B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 45,000 | 18,500 | 9,300 | 3,700 |
| ECE | 60,000 | 25,000 | 12,500 | 5,000 |
| EEE | 72,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | 6,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 78,000 | 33,000 | 16,500 | 6,600 |
| CSE (Home State — Jharkhand) | 55,000 | 23,000 | 11,500 | 4,600 |
| ECE (Home State — Jharkhand) | 72,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | 6,000 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 110 | ₹8.5L |
| Core Engineering | 35 | ₹6.0L |
| Analytics / Data Science | 20 | ₹9.0L |
| Finance / BFSI | 10 | ₹7.5L |
| Consulting | 8 | ₹8.0L |
| Public Sector / PSU | 10 | ₹7.0L |
| Research / Higher Studies | N/A | |
| Others | 6 | ₹5.5L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹9.5L | 88% |
| ECE | ₹7.5L | 78% |
| EEE | ₹6.5L | 70% |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹6.0L | 65% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹7.8L | ₹18L | 45 |
| 2022–23 | ₹7.0L | ₹16L | 38 |
| 2021–22 | ₹6.2L | ₹14L | 30 |
| 2020–21 | ₹5.5L | ₹11L | 22 |
| 2019–20 | ₹4.8L | ₹9L | 16 |
BIT Deoghar's 25-acre campus is located in Deoghar — the 'City of Gods' in Jharkhand, famous for the Baidyanath Dham temple and its spiritual significance. The compact residential campus provides a focused academic environment in one of Jharkhand's most culturally rich cities, with improving road and rail connectivity to Ranchi and Patna.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. BIT Deoghar has 2 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel | Boys | 380+ |
| 02 | Girls Hostel | Girls | 220+ |
BIT Deoghar operates within BIT Mesra's research framework, with faculty engaged in applied research in machine learning, signal processing, and embedded systems. Students have opportunities to participate in research projects connected to the main Mesra campus.
BIT Deoghar's Innovation Cell connects students with BIT Mesra's broader entrepreneurship ecosystem and Jharkhand government startup initiatives, with access to incubation support under the Startup Jharkhand programme.
Students benefit from BIT Mesra's established Technology Business Incubator (TBI) at the main Ranchi campus — one of India's DST-recognised incubators — providing virtual mentorship, funding connections, and startup support accessible to Deoghar students.
BIT Deoghar provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM Scholarship (MHRD) | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA; merit-based | ₹1,000/month + full tuition waiver |
| BIT Mesra Merit Scholarship | Top academic performers across all campuses | Partial to full tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Fee Concession (BIT Mesra) | SC/ST students as per UGC and institute norms | Tuition fee concession / waiver |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Minority / OBC / SC/ST students with income < ₹2.5L | Up to ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 pursuing science programmes | ₹80,000/year |
| Jharkhand State Scholarship | Jharkhand domicile SC/ST/OBC students | ₹10,000–₹35,000/year |
| AICTE Pragati / Saksham Scholarship | Girls (Pragati) / PwD students (Saksham) with family income < ₹8L | ₹30,000/year + ₹2,000/month |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC (Central) | OBC students with family income < ₹1L | Maintenance allowance + fee reimbursement |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (WARB) | Children of Central Armed Police / Defence personnel | ₹2,000–₹3,000/month |
| Sports / Cultural Achievement Award | National/international achievement in sports or arts | ₹5,000–₹10,000 one-time award |
Birla Institute of Technology Deoghar Off Campus
Deoghar, Jharkhand – 814142
India
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