BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE, PILANI [BITSAT, PILANI]
PILANI [BITSAT, PILANI]
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January |
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January |
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Closing of Online Application process |
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February (Middle) (Online / Post) |
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Examination Month |
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In between May and June |
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The test is online computer based test and consists of four parts Part I : Physics Part II : Chemistry Part III : (a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical Reasoning Part IV : Mathematics All questions are of objective type (multiple choice questions). No marks are awarded for not attempted questions. While 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. The number of questions in each part is as follows: Subject No. of questions Part I Physics 40 Part II Chemistry 40 Part III (a) English Proficiency 15 (b) Logical Reasoning 10 Part IV Mathematics 45 Duration : 3 hrs Total : 150 Marking Scheme : [+3,-1] Note: There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. The candidate can go back and change any of his/her answers among the 150 questions. If a candidate answers all the 150 questions without skipping any question), the candidate will have an option of attempting 12 (twelve) extra questions, if there is still time left. These extra questions, if there is still time left. These extra questions will be from Part I, II and IV (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) only; four questions from each part. Further, once the candidate has opted for extra questions, he can not go back for correction of any of the earlier answered 150 questions. |
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Objective |
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Eligibility Criteria |
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For Integrated First Degree Programmes B.E. (Hons.)
Candidate should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central / State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Since the medium of instruction at BITS is English, candidates should have adequate proficiency in English. Further, the candidate should have obtained a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in 12th examination, with atleast 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.
Students who are appearing for 12th examination in current year are eligible to appear in BITSAT. Students who have passed the 12th examination in the previous year are eligible to appear in the BITSAT current year 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 two years back or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT. Further, students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT test.
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 ensued 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 current year will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Further details about this scheme will be available at BITSAT.
Website http://www.bitsadmission.com