About Birla Institute of Applied Sciences
Birla Institute of Applied Sciences (BIAS) is a residential engineering and computer applications institute on a hill campus at Bhimtal, Nainital district, affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University and offering B.Tech, BCA and MCA.
Birla Institute of Applied Sciences grew out of a centre of the Birla Institute of Scientific Research that started at Bhimtal in 1969. The campus covers about 20 acres at roughly 1,370 metres above sea level, around 19 km from Kathgodam railway station. It is affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University and teaches B.Tech in computer science and in electronics and communication, a BCA started in 2024, and a two-year MCA. The campus is mainly residential, with five boys’ hostels, a girls’ hostel, Wi-Fi, a dispensary and computer and electronics labs. Students can join through UTU counselling or the institute’s own merit-based counselling.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | 3 yrs | 60 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Main |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 210 | — | — |
| Master of Computer Applications Accepts: UKSEE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | 30 | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit, Entrance test, Lateral
B.Tech seats are filled through Uttarakhand Technical University online counselling using JEE Main scores, or through institute counselling based on Class 12 marks in physics, mathematics and one science or computer subject. BCA admission is on Class 12 merit, and MCA admission uses UKSEE scores or graduation marks. Diploma and graduate students can join B.Tech directly in the second year through lateral entry.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Hostel (boys)
- Hostel (girls)
- Library
- Labs
- Wi-Fi
- Medical
- Sports
Where these courses lead
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Other colleges in Bhimtal
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Frequently asked questions
Which university is BIAS Bhimtal affiliated to?
Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun.
Which B.Tech branches does BIAS offer?
Computer Science and Engineering (180 seats) and Electronics and Communication Engineering (30 seats).
How do I get B.Tech admission at BIAS?
Through UTU online counselling based on JEE Main, or through the institute's own counselling based on Class 12 marks.
Does BIAS have hostels?
Yes. The campus has five boys' hostels and one girls' hostel.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Birla Institute of Applied Sciences home · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Admissions 2026 - BIAS Bhimtal · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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