Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITSAT)

BITSAT Online Tests: 9th May – 12th June 2008

BITSAT-2008 a computer based Online Test for admission to Integrated First Degree Programs Semester

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani is a University established under Section 3 of the UGC Act.
Admissions to all the Integrated First Degree programmes of BITS, Pilani at Pilani Campus, Goa Campus, and Hyderabad Campus, for the academic year, itwill be made on the basis of a Computer based Online Test conducted by BITS, Pilani.

1. Integrated First Degree Programmes to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT:

(i) at BITS, Pilani – Pilani Campus:

B.E.(Hons.): Chemical; Civil; Computer Science; Electrical and Electronics; Electronics & Instrumentation; Mechanical;
B.Pharm.(Hons.);
M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics; and
M.Sc.(Tech.): General Studies; Engineering Technology; Finance; Information Systems.

(ii) at BITS, Pilani – Goa Campus:

B.E.(Hons.): Chemical; Computer Science; Electrical and Electronics; Electronics & Instrumentation; Mechanical;
M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics; and
M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems.

(iii) at BITS, Pilani – Hyderabad Campus:

B.E.(Hons.): Chemical; Civil; Computer Science; Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics; Electronics & Instrumentation; Mechanical;
B.Pharm.(Hons.)
M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics; and
M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems

2. BITSAT 2008 Eligibility Details:

(i) For admission to all the above Programs except B.Pharm.(Hons.) and M.Sc.(Hons.) Biological Sciences: 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.

(ii) For admission to B.Pharm.(Hons.) and M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences Programs: 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 or Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English. Candidates having both Mathematics and Biology in 10+2 have to decide whether they wish to appear in Mathematics or Biology subjects in BITSAT.

Admission to all the programmes is subject to the conditions given below:

The candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects (if he/she has taken Mathematics in BITSAT) or a minimum of aggregate 80% 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.

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. However, their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination, as mentioned above.

Direct Admission to Board Toppers: In the past, admission process of the Institute always ensured guaranteed admission to all the students who obtained first ranks in their respective board examinations. This has given a very vital input of highly meritorious students from all over India. First rank students of all the central and state boards in India for the year will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSATscore as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Further details about this scheme will be available at BITS website

http://www.bitsadmission.com/admn/bitsat/bitsatmain.htm