BITS Admission Test-2010
BITS Pilani is an Institution declared as Deemed to be University 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 2010-11 will be made on the basis of a Computer based Online Test conducted by BITS, Pilani. The test is called ‘BITS Admission Test-2010, in short as BITSAT-2010.
Important Dates:
The test will be conducted during 10th May -10th June 2010.
Date of Submission: 10/05/2010
1. Integrated First Degree Programmes at
(1) BITS, Pilani - Pilani Campus: B.E.(Hons.): Chemical. Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Manufacturing: B.Phamm. (Hons.): M.Sc. (Hons.): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics: and M.Sc. (Tech.): General Studies. Finance, Information Systems.
(ii) 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) BITS, Pilani- Hyderabad Campus: B.E. (Hons.): Chemical, Civil, Computer Science,
Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical: B.Pharm. (Hons.); M.Sc. (Hons.): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics: and M.Sc. (Tech.): Information Systems.
All Students admitted to M.Sc (Hons.) programmes will be given an opportunity to work under the Dual Degree scheme for one of the B.E. (Hons.)iB.Pharm. (Hons.) programmes. Students pursuing dual degrees are awarded both M.Sc. (Hons.) and B.E. (Hons. )/B.Phamm. (Hons.) degrees. For details see BITSwebsite.
For admission to any of the above Integrated First Degree Programmes the candidate 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. Further, the candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry
and Mathematics subjects in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects and adequate proficiency in English.
Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2010 or who have passed the 12th examination in 2009 only are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2010. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2008 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-201 0. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2010.
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-2010. However, their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination. as mentioned above.
First rank students of all the central and state boards in India for the year 2010 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-201 0
score as perthe eligibility criteria mentioned above.
In addition to applying for and appearing in BITSAT-2010, candidates will have to 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 and the final list of degree programmes offered will be available at the BITS website, by 20th May, 2010.
3. Details of BITSAT-2010:
It will be a 3 hour duration test, offered to candidates on computers at dedicated computer centers in different cities in India. The test will have objective type (multiple choices) questions only. The test will be conducted during 10th May -10th June 2010. The syllabus and other details of the test are available in the BITSAT-201 0 brochure, which will be available alongwith the application form for the test.
4. How to Apply:
Interested candidates should register for BITSAT-2010 by applying in the prescribed application form at http://www.bitsadmission.com/. The printout of the filled form alongwith the prescribed fees of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for female candidates) should be sent to Admissions officer, BITS, Pilani - 333 031. Options for payment of fees are available at the website while applying online.
Application forms can also be obtained by post till 21st January 2010 only from the office of the under-mentioned by sending a request on plain paper giving the candidate's name, and gender with complete postal address, accompanied by a crossed demand draft for Rs. 1100/- (Rs. 6001- for Female candidates). This amount includes the prescribed fees and Rs. 1001- towards postal and handling charges.
Demand drafts should be drawn in favour of ‘Birla Institute of Technology and Science’ payable at State Bank of India, Pilani (Code:11309) Or State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Pilani (Code: 10398) or UCO Bank. Vidya Vihar, Pilani (Code: 0150) or ICICI Bank. Jhunjhunu (Code: 0799). The form will be sent by Speed Post 1 Registered Post. BITSAT-201 0 application form is not made available on sale anywhere else. Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2010 by submitting the completed form to the undersigned Is 5.00 PM on 30th January 2010.
Contact Details:
Admissions Office,
BITS, Pilani - 333 031 (Rajasthan) India.
Tel: 01596-242205
Fax: 01596-244183
Email: admnoc@bits-pilani.ac.in
Website: www.bitsadmission.com