BITSAT 2017 BITS Admission Test Pilani : Birla Institute of Technology & Science

Organisation : Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
Entrance Exam : BITSAT-2017  BITS Admission Test
Date of Examination : 16th May – 30th May 2017

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BITSAT :

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani is an all India Institution declared as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act.

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Admissions to all the Integrated First Degree programmes of BITS, Pilani, at Pilani campus, Goa campus, and Hyderabad Campus for the academic year 2017-18 will be made on the basis of a Computer based Online Test conducted by BITS, Pilani.

This test will be referred to as ‘BITS Admission Test – 2017’, in short as BITSAT-2017 hereafter in this document.

Integrated First degree programmes to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT-2017:
(i) at BITS, Pilani – Pilani Campus:
B.E.: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Manufacturing.
B.Pharm.;
M.Sc.: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics and M.Sc.: General Studies.

(ii) at BITS, Pilani – K. K. Birla Goa Campus:
B.E.: Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical.
M.Sc.: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics.

(iii) at BITS, Pilani – Hyderabad Campus:
B.E.: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Manufacturing.
B.Pharm.;
M.Sc.: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :
(i) For admission to any of the First Degree programmes of BITS except B.Pharm.: 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 (PCM) and adequate proficiency in English.

(ii) For admission to B.Pharm.: 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 (PCB) and adequate proficiency in English. However candidates with PCM may also apply for Pharmacy program.

Admission to all the programmes is subject to the conditions given below:
The candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects (if he/she has taken Mathematics in BITSAT) or a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects (if he/she has taken Biology in BITSAT) subjects in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / Biology subjects.

Only Students who are appearing for 12th class examination in 2017 or who have passed 12th class Examination in 2016 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2017 test.

If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in 12th class or its equivalent, only his latest performance is considered, provided this attempt has been for the full component of subjects/courses prescribed.

Students who have passed 12th examination in 2015 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2017. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2017.

Admissions will be made purely on merit. The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based on the score obtained by the candidate in the BITSAT-2017. However, their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination, as mentioned above.

Instructions :
** Carefully read the brochure for eligibility conditions and other details. You can either download a copy of the brochure (pdf format).

** Read carefully all the instructions given in this page before proceeding to fill the online application form. You are advised to take a print out of these instructions so that you can refer to the same while filling the online application form.

Your responses will be recorded in BITS admissions server. After reading the instructions, click on the ‘Allow me to apply online’ button at the bottom of this page. (You may have to scroll down the page to see the link)

** After completing the form online, you can take a print out of the filled-in form for your future reference. The last date for applying by completing the online application form alongwith prescribed fee is midnight on 10th March 2017. You are not required to send this form by post.

** While filling the online application form you will be asked for center preferences. You can choose the centers from within India or Dubai.

If you choose centers within India you will be asked to give three preferences and will be allotted one out of the three. If you Choose Dubai as a center you will not be asked for any other center preference and you will be allotted Dubai Center only.

** If you choose centers within India, Application Fee for male candidates will be Rs.2750/- and for female candidates it will be Rs. 2250/-. If you choose Dubai as a center, the Application Fee for both male and female candidates will be the same and will be US$60 (or Rs.4000/- Indian Rupees).

** Before printing out the filled-in application form, the system will generate a unique application number for you. Note down this number as it will be required for all future correspondences.

If you do not have a printer attached to the computer while filling your online application, you can complete the application process and take the printout of the application form later by entering your personal details and the unique application number.

** While applying online, do not use the ‘Back’ button on the tool bar of your browser. Use the links and buttons available on the page to move from one page to another. Further, when you have completed applying, close all the open browser windows so that others cannot copy your personal details.

** After successful completion of the application process, you may check the application fee payment status by Clicking Here.
** Candidate is allowed to fill and submit only one online application form. Multiple applications of a candidate is liable to be rejected.

** Before starting your online application keep ready scanned images of Photograph and Signature in the format of jpg/jpeg only. Size of photo image must be between 10KB to 30KB. Size of signature image must be between 2KB to 20KB.

Payment Details :
The application fee is non-refundable. The fee can be paid using any of the following modes:
** Payment by Credit Cards and Debit Cards using Online Payment Gateway: All credit & Debit cards issued by Master and Visa are accepted. More details are available on the payment page.

** Payment through Net Banking enabled accounts of Indian banks using Online Payment Gateway: participating banks list will be displayed once you choose to pay through this mode.

** By cash payment at all ICICI Bank branches in India along with a specially generated Pay-in Slip: You can choose to pay through Cash at ICICI Bank branches.

You have to just download the specially designed Pay-in-slip from the website on the payments page and walk-into any ICICI bank branch along with cash. The bank shall deposit cash and give you a confirmation receipt for the same.

For Foreign candidates not residing in India :
Payment by International Credit Cards and Debit Cards using Online Payment Gateway is accepted. More details are available on the payment page.

Procedure for Applying for admission to BITS:
In addition to applying and appearing for BITSAT-2017, candidates have to also apply for admission to BITS giving details of their 12th marks and preferences to different degree programmes offered.

The prescribed application form for admission, the detailed application procedure, details of academic flexibilities such as Dual Degree, Transfer etc; admission modality and the final list of Degree programmes offered will be available at the BITS admission website, by 20th May 2017.

The completed form with the required application fee has to be submitted so as to reach the under-mentioned on or before 5.00 PM on 30th June 2017.
The Dean (Admissions)
Admissions Office
BITS, Pilani – 333 031
Rajasthan