Admissions to all the Integrated First Degree programs of BITS, Pilani, at Pilani campus, Goa campus, and Hyderabad Campus for the academic year 2021-22 will be made on the basis of a Computer-based Online Test conducted by BITS, Pilani.
Updates
- BITSAT-2021 Slot booking is now enabled. Registered candidates may reserve the test date and slot on a First Come First Serve basis: click here
Integrated First degree programmes to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT-2021:
(i) at BITS, Pilani – Pilani Campus:
- B.E.: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, 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.
- B.Pharm.
- M.Sc.*: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics.
* The candidates who join in M.Sc. programme are eligible to apply for a dual degree in Engineering at BITS Pilani after completion of one year. This assignment is made by competition on their performance at BITS at the end of first year. (For more details refer to Admissions Modality available on BITS admissions website.)
Eligibility:
(i) For admission to all the above programmes 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 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 and adequate proficiency in English. However, candidates with PCM may also apply for the Pharmacy program.
Admissions to all the programmes are 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) 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 examination in 2021 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2020 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2021 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 2019 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2021. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2021.
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-2021. 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 2021 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2021 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Further details about this scheme will be available at BITS admission website tentatively by June 15, 2021
BITSAT-2021 Test Format:
BITSAT-2021 will be of total 3-hour duration (without break). The test consists of four parts:
Part I : Physics (number of questions=40)
Part II : Chemistry (number of questions=40)
Part III : (a) English Proficiency (number of questions=15) and (b) Logical Reasoning (number of questions=10)
Part IV : Mathematics or Biology (For B. Pharm candidates) (number of questions=45)
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 (-1 mark). 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.
Syllabus:
The BITSAT-2021 test will be conducted on the basis of NCERT syllabus for 11th and 12th class. The detailed syllabus is given in the Annexure. Candidates may refer to the NCERT textbooks for the contents. A sample test demonstrating the features of BITSAT-2021 will be made available to the registered candidates at the BITS admission website on which he/she can practice as many times as desired.
How to apply for writing BITSAT-2021
Interested candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2021 by applying in the prescribed application form online. A candidate has to complete the application form online at http://www.bitsadmission.com and pay the prescribed fees. Also, take the printout of the filled-in form for your future reference. The prescribed fee for BITSAT-2021 is Rs. 3400/- (three thousand four hundred only) for male candidates and Rs. 2900/- (two thousand nine hundred only) for female candidates. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
If a candidate chooses Dubai as a test center the application fee for both male and female candidates will be the same and will be 7000 (in INR). Details for payment of fees are available at the admission website while applying online.
Those who register for the test and reserve test dates have to download the ‘Hall ticket’, along with instructions, from BITS admission website as per the schedule given earlier.
Procedure to Apply for admission in BITS:
In addition to applying and appearing for BITSAT-2021, candidates have to also apply for admission to BITS giving details of their 12th marks and preferences to different degree programmes offered at three Indian campuses of BITS. 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 made available at the BITS admission website, tentatively by June 26, 2021. The completed application form with the details of their 12th marks and preferences to different degree programmes along with the required application fee has to be submitted online at the BITS admission website on or before 5.00 PM on July 25, 2021.
Important Dates
- The deadline for submission of Online applications for BITSAT-2021 is extended to 5:00 PM on June 30, 2021.
- BITSAT-2021 online tests (earlier scheduled during June 24-29, 2021) stand postponed. BITSAT-2021 tests are likely to be conducted during July-August 2021. The exact schedule will be announced through the website sometime during June 2021.
