Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2016
BITSAT 2016 Date: 14th May - 28th May, 2016
A Computer Based Online Test for Admission to Integrated First Degree programmes of BITS, Pilani, 2016-17
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. Admissions to all the Integrated First Degree programmes of BITS, Pilani, at Pilani campus, Goa campus, and Hyderabad Campus for the academic year 2016-17 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 – 2016’, in short as BITSAT-2016 hereafter in this document.
Integrated First Degree Programmes to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT-2016:
(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, 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
BITSAT 2016 Important Dates:
1. Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2016: 05th March 2016
2. Revision/Editing in the application form by candidates: 6th – 7th March 2016
3. Test center allotment and announcement to candidates: 08th March 2016
4. Candidates to reserve Test dates: 21st March – 10th April 2016
5. Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions: 20th April – 30th April 2016
6. BITSAT Online Tests: 14th May – 28th May 2016
7. Candidates to apply for admission with 12th marks and Preferences to Degree programmes: 20th May – 30th June 2016
8. Admit List and Wait List Announcement: 01st July 2016
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 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.
BITSAT-2016 Test Format: BITSAT-2016 will be of total 3-hour duration (without break). The test consists of four parts:
Part I: Physics
Part II: Chemistry
Part III: (a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical Reasoning
Part IV: Mathematics or Biology (For B.Pharm candidates)
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(-1mark). 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. There will be 150 questions in all.
Syllabus: The BITSAT-2016 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 will be made available to the registered candidates at the BITS website on which he/she can practice as many times as desired.
Procedure for Applying for admission: In addition to applying and appearing for BITSAT-2016, 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 website, by 20th May 2016. 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 2016.
The Dean Admissions,
BITS
Pilani – 333 031
Rajasthan
Contact:
Admissions Office,
BITS, Pilani - 333 031
(Rajasthan) India.
Phone: 01596-242205, 01596-515330
Fax: 01596-244183
Website: http://www.bitsadmission.com/index.aspx
