All eateries inside the campus, except those in C’not, remain closed during dinner hours of the mess. Most of these outlets accept PayTM credit, so be sure to create an account if you haven’t already. They have been rated on a scale of very cheap (₹) to expensive (₹₹₹₹). 

(₹₹) Pit Stop: Open only during mess hours, this small snack bar situated inside every mess provides a variety of packaged foods like chips, biscuits, ice creams, and soft drinks. This is also where one can buy mess extras like eggs, milk, and curd.

(₹) Institute Canteen (IC): IC is open only during the institute’s working hours. This place is easy on the pocket and is known for its parathas, dosas, and shikanji, aside from the staple chai-samosa duo. The IC is behind the Auditorium, under the Clocktower.

(₹) Redis: If you want to grab a quick plate of Maggi or a cup of piping hot chai or a bunch of other quick snacks, head straight to the nearest redi. These stalls can be found beside every hostel, and are very light on the wallet. Some of the more frequented redis are the VK redi and the CVR redi, known for their quality and variety respectively. Most redis stay open till around 7 PM, except SR redi which stays open till midnight. 

(₹₹) All Night Canteen (ANC): ANC is where you can find a variety of food items, along with packaged snacks and drinks. Its reasonable rates and convenient location make it a favourite among BITSians. Open from 5 PM to 2 AM, with a break during the mess timings, it can be found at the entrance of Gym Grounds.

(₹₹) Sky Labs: Sky Labs is a favourite for anyone looking for a respite from the heat and want a cool drink or tasty snack. Found right beside FD3 at the corner of Sky Lawns, you can find a variety of tasty maggis, sandwiches and a hybrids foods and drinks here.

(₹₹₹) -301° F: This dessert parlour offers a wide range of ice-creams, sundaes, and pastries. Open from 5 PM to 2 AM, this place is the top pick of dessert lovers on the campus, and can be found in the building right next to SAC, behind Budh Bhawan.

(₹₹₹) Looters: It offers a wide variety of food such as burgers, pizzas, and momos. This is the go-to place for all the fast-food lovers and is open from 5 PM to 2 AM, in the area behind Ram-Budh Mess, next to SAC.

(₹₹) C’Not: A stretch of road at the edge of the campus, bordered on both sides by dainty restaurants and cafes, C’Not is the place to go when you’re looking for variety. In such a situation, you might find it worth your while to dine at Greenfields, Kamal’s, Blue Moon, Sharma’s, Nobles, AI CCD, among others. Be sure to try out the Midnight Beauties, ice-cream shakes available at Sharma’s, and the Hot Pot Rice, available at Nobles. C’not is present near Shiv Ganga when you go straight along the road beside Gym Grounds.

Restaurants outside campus: For those who will exhaust all the food haunts on campus pretty quickly, Pilani also offers the experience of “eating out” at Sarla Paradise, La Pizzeria, BBQ Street, (Naya) Forman Hotel, Da Cafe Crunch,  Sandpiper Café, Da Mac ‘N Cheese, 12 Tables, NL Forman, and many more. All of these fall into roughly the same price range and are rated a ₹₹₹₹ on our scale. Students can often be found at (₹) Nutan, a small tea stall near the bus stop, in the early hours of the morning. The (₹₹) Momo Stall is also another frequented location.