The admission to B.Tech program in BIT Mesra is through the JEE Main conducted centrally. The admission procedure is same as any NIT within the India. For admission to different M.Tech Programs, it is advertised once in a year normally during March (Monsoon session) in the website of BIT Mesra. The non-GATE candidates are required to appear a written test followed by a viva-voce examination whereas GATE qualified candidates are required to appear the viva-voce examination. For admission to Ph.D Program, advertised twice in a year (Monsoon and spring session) in the website of BIT Mesra. The candidates are required to appear a written test followed by a viva-voce examination. Few selected PhD candidates will get Institute Research Fellow from the institute.