BITS Pilani Dubai's English levels
From the Admission Bulletin 2026-27 on the Dubai campus site, where the first-degree note follows the B.E. and BBA (Hons.) eligibility rules. It says English is the medium of instruction and that the admission committee may also assess English comprehension. The B.E., MBA and M.E. pages ask for a TOEFL or IELTS score report only from non-English-medium candidates. PTE, Duolingo and EmSAT are not stated by BITS Pilani Dubai.
| Programme | Who needs a test | IELTS | TOEFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. and BBA (Hons.) | Qualifying exam from a non-English-medium school | 5.5 | 61 internet-based |
| M.E., MBA and MBA in Business Analytics | Qualifying degree not in English medium | At least 6.5 | 550, or 80 iBT |
| First degree, UAE MoE curriculum | Exempt with at least 80% in English | Not required | Not required |
CBSE and Grade 12 eligibility
BITS Pilani Dubai lists CBSE, ISCE, Cambridge, Edexcel, IB, MOE UAE and other recognised boards on its B.E. admissions page. The English test applies only to non-English-medium schools; a minimum English mark for CBSE students is not stated by BITS Pilani Dubai. The same page's scholarship note says the Grade 12 aggregate must include English, Physics, Mathematics or Biology, and Chemistry or a vocational subject.
B.E. entry needs 60% overall in Grade 12 and 60% across Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science or a vocational subject, with at least 50% in each; BBA (Hons.) needs 60% overall in any stream. BITSAT is not compulsory for the Dubai campus. Master's entry needs 60% in a relevant bachelor's degree, plus an admission interview.
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BITS Pilani Dubai's international students page says it facilitates the UAE student visa through Dubai International Academic City for students enrolled full-time; you sign the visa form sent with your offer letter. Whether CAA English minimums apply is not stated beyond the MoE exemption above.
In the UAE, the student residence visa is sponsored by the university. BITS Pilani Dubai's visa page sets no English score for it; the English bar is the admission requirement above.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your BITS Pilani Dubai programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Is IELTS required for BITS Pilani Dubai?+
Only if your qualifying exam was from a non-English-medium school (IELTS 5.5 for B.E. and BBA) or your degree was not in English medium (IELTS 6.5 for M.E. and MBA).
What TOEFL score does BITS Pilani Dubai need?+
61 internet-based for first degrees, and 550 paper or 80 iBT for the M.E., MBA and MBA in Business Analytics.
Do CBSE students need IELTS for BITS Pilani Dubai?+
The test applies only to non-English-medium schools. A CBSE English mark is not stated, but English must be part of the Grade 12 aggregate.
Does BITS Pilani Dubai accept PTE or Duolingo?+
PTE and Duolingo are not stated by BITS Pilani Dubai. Its bulletin and application pages name TOEFL and IELTS only.
Is BITSAT needed for BITS Pilani Dubai?+
No. BITSAT is not compulsory for Dubai campus admission, though a score of 175 or above can earn a first-year merit scholarship.
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