Birla Institute of Technology -BITS Exam
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science also known as 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 programs in BITS, at Pilani Campus, Goa Campus, and Hyderabad Campus for the academic year 2013-14 will be made on the basis of a computer based Online Exam conducted by BITS, Pilani. This is referred to as BITS Admission Test.
BITS are referred to
as the next destination for students who couldn’t clear the IIT entrance exam.
It is reputed for its faculty and world wide placements. Many remarkable
achievements have paved way for BITS to be remarked as one of the best
engineering institutes in the country. State of the art features and
experienced faculties, BITS has everything to be proud of.
Eligibility for BITS Exam
For
admission to any of the Integrated First Degree Programs, candidates must have passed the 12th
class examination of 10+2 system from any recognized Central or State board or its
equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Further the candidate must
have obtained a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics subjects in 12th examination, at least 60% marks in each
of the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects and should have
adequate proficiency and fluency in English.
Only Students who are appearing for
class 12th examination in 2013 or who have passed 12th
Examination in 2012 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2013 entrance exam.
If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in 12th class or its equivalent, only his latest performance will be considered, provided this attempt has been for the full component of subjects/courses prescribed. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2011 or earlier are not at all eligible to appear in BITSAT-2013. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its 3 campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2013 exam.
If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in 12th class or its equivalent, only his latest performance will be considered, provided this attempt has been for the full component of subjects/courses prescribed. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2011 or earlier are not at all eligible to appear in BITSAT-2013. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its 3 campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2013 exam.
Admissions will be made purely based on merit. The merit
rank list of the candidates for admission will be based on the score obtained
by each candidate in the BITSAT-2013. Moreover, their eligibility is subject to
fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination, as
mentioned.
BITSAT Test Format:
BITSAT-2013
will be of 3-hour duration. The test consists of four parts:
Part I : Physics
Part II : Chemistry
Part III : (a) English Proficiency & (b) Logical Reasoning
Part IV : Mathematics
All questions are of objective type
each question with four answer choices, only one as correct choice. Each
correct answer gives 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1
mark. No marks are awarded
for questions not attempted at all. While the candidate can skip a question for
any reason, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one
option as correct answer. There will be 150 questions in total. The number of
questions in each part is as follows:
Subjects
|
No of questions
|
|
Part
I
|
Physics
|
40
|
Part
II
|
Chemistry
|
40
|
Part
III
|
(a)
English Proficiency
(b)
Logical Reasoning
|
15
10
|
Part
IV
|
Mathematics
|
45
|
Total:
|
150
|
How to Apply
Willing
candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2013 by applying in the
application form online. Complete the
application form procedure online at official http://www.bitsadmission.com website and pay the
fees. Also take the print out of the filled form with you for your future
reference. If you make the payment by Demand Draft, then a copy of the
completed application form along with the prescribed fees of Rs.
1850/- , (Rs. 1350/- for female candidates) has to be sent to the Admissions
Officer, BITS, Pilani – 333 031. If you are using a payment mode other
than DD, then the prescribed fee for BITSAT 2013 is Rs. 1750/-(Rs. 1250/- for
female candidates).
Details for fees payment are available at the above given website while applying online.
Those
who register for the test and reserve test dates have to download the ‘Hall
ticket’, along with the instructions, from BITS website as per the schedule
given earlier.
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