Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, invites applications for BITSAT 2015, which is a computer based online test for admission to the following integrated first degree programmes, first semester 2015 at its Goa, Hyderabad and Pilani campuses.
BITS Pilani is India’s leading institute of higher education and a deemed university u/s 3 of the UGC act. With an illustrious legacy, modern campuses and alumni in leadership positions across the world, BITS Pilani has been the institute of choice for top students year after year
Integrated First Degree Programmes
B.E. (Hons): Chemical Engineering (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai); Civil Engineering (Pilani); Computer Science (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai); Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai); Electronics and Communication Engineering (Hyderabad, Dubai); Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai); Mechanical Engineering (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai); Manufacturing Engineering (Pilani Hyderabad); Biotechnology (Dubai)
B.Pharm (Hons) (Pilani, Hyderabad)
M.Sc (Hons.): Biological Sciences (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad); Chemistry (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad); Economics (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad); Mathematics (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad); Physics (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad)
M.Sc (Tech): General Studies (Pilani)
Eligibility Criteria
For admission to all the above programmes except B.Pharm (Hons): Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English
For admission to B.Pharm (Hons): Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and adequate proficiency in English
However candidates with PCM subjects may also apply for Pharmacy program
Further, the candidate should have obtained a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology subjects in 12th class examination, at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology subjects and adequate proficiency in English
However, admissions will be made only on his/her merit position based on the score obtained in BITSAT-2015
Only students who are appearing for 12th class examination in 2015 or who have passed the 12th class examination in 2014 are eligible to appear for BITSAT-2015
Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT-2015
For further details and terms and conditions visit the website www.bitsadmission.com
Direct Admission to Board Toppers:
Students who obtain first rank in any central or state level board exam in India held in the year 2015 will be given direct admission to the programme of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2015 score subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria
In addition to applying and appearing for BITSAT-2015, candidates will have to apply for admission to BITS through a separate application form for seeking admission to programmes offered at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses along with the detail of their 12th class marks
The prescribed application form, the detailed application procedure and the final list of degree programmes offered will be available by 20th May 2015 on the BITS websitewww.bitsadmission.com
BITSAT-2015 Test Format
It is a 3 hour test, offered to candidates on computers at dedicated centers in different cities in India and at the Dubai campus
The test consists of four parts:
Part I: Physics
Part II: Chemistry
Part III: (a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical Reasoning
Part IV: Mathematics or Biology (For B. Pharm candidates)
All questions are of objective type (multiple choice questions); each question with choice of four answers, only one being correct choice
Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark (-1mark). No marks are awarded for questions not attempted
While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer; there will be 150 questions in all
Test Centers
In order to facilitate a large number of students all over India to participate in this test, apart from Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses of BITS where it is expected that a large number of students will take the test, the Institute is also planning to offer the tests at dedicated test centers in several cities
The planned test centers are in the following cities: Agartala, Agra, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Dubai Campus of BIT (International Centre), Ghaziabad, Goa Compus of BITS, Gorakhpur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad Campus of BITS, Hyderabad City, Indore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kalyan, Kanpur, Kolkatta, Lucknwo, Madurai, Mumbai, Muzzafarpur, Mysore, Nagpur, Nasik, Noida, Patna, Pilani Campus of BITS, Pimri Chinchwad, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Ranchi, Roorkee, Siliguri, Surat, Tirupati, Trivandrum, Vadodara, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam
How to Apply for BITSAT 2015
Interested candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2015 by applying in the prescribed application form online; complete the application form online at www.bitsadmission.com and pay the prescribed fees
Also take the print out of the filled form for your future reference
The prescribed fee for BITSAT 2015 is Rs.2090/- (Rs.1590/- for female candidates)
If a candidate chooses Dubai as a test center the application fee for both male and femalecandidates will be same and will be US $ 50 (or Indian Rs.3100/-)
Details for payment of fees are available at the website while applying online
Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2015 online along with the fee payment is 16th February 2015
Those who register for the test and reserve test dates have to download the ‘Hall ticket’, along with instructions, from BITS website as per the schedule given earlier; the tests will be conducted during 14th May to 29th May 2015
Procedure for Applying
In addition to applying and appearing for BITSAT-2015, candidates have to also apply for admission to BITS giving details of their 12th class marks and preferences to different degree programmes offered
The prescribed application form for admission, the detailed application procedure and the final list of Degree programmes offered will be available at the BITS website, by 20th May 2015
The completed form with the required application fee has to be submitted so as to reach the under mentioned on or before 05.00 p.m. on 30th June 2015
Important Note
i) Candidates who appear for BITSAT-2015 may also seek admission to the Dubai Campus of BITS Pilani (For more details see http://universe.bits-pilani.ac.in/dubai/)
ii) Candidates holding a foreign passport and have valid SAT scores are also eligible to apply for admission under “Internatinal students scheme”, (for more detailshttp://www.bitsadmission.com/ois)
BITSAT 2015 Important Dates and Deadlines
Deadline to Apply for BITSAT-2015: 20th February 2015
Test center allotment and announcement to candidates: 25th February 2015
Candidates to reserve Test dates: 01st March - 21st March 2015
Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions: 15th April - 30th April 2015
BITSAT Online Tests: 14th May - 29th May 2015
Candidates to apply for admission with 12th class marks and Preferences to Degree Programs:20th May - 30th June 2015
Admit list & Wait list Announcement: 01st July 2015
Birla Institute of Technology and Science BITS Pilani,
(Pilani, Dubai, Goa, Hyderabad), BITS Pilani, Pilani, Rajasthan-333031, Websitewww.bitsadmission.com
Get BITSAT Application Form on www.govtvacancy.in
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