BITS Admission Test - BITSAT - Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Rajasthan

Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2007 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2007 test.Students who have passed the 12th examination in 2006 may also apply for BITSAT-2007, provided they explain the reasons for the gap. The admission committee will examine all such cases before taking a final decision on their eligibility.

Students who have passed 12th examination in 2005 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2007. 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-2007. However, their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination, as mentioned above.

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. The Institute wants to maintain this practice and hence, first rank students of all the central and state boards in India for the year 2007 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2007 score.

In addition to applying for and appearing in BITSAT-2007, 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 and the final list of degree programmes offered will be available at the BITS website, by 20th May 2007.

3. Details of BITSAT-2007 :

It will be a 3 hour duration test, offered to candidates on computers at dedicated computer centers at different cities in India. The test will have objective type (multiple choice) questions only. The test will be conducted during 7th May-10th June 2007. The details of the test, the syllabus for the test etc. are available in the BITSAT-2007 brochure which will be available along with the application form for the test.

4. How to Apply :

Interested candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2007 by applying in the prescribed application form in one of the following modes:

(i) Complete the application form Online at http://www.bitsadmission.com/BITSAT/ and take the print out of the filled form. The completed application form along with the prescribed fees of Rs. 800/- (Rs. 400/- for female candidates) should be sent to Admissions Officer, BITS, Pilani - 333 031.Details for payment of fees are available at the website while applying online.

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(ii) Obtain the application form by post from 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. 900/- (Rs. 500/- for Female candidates). This amount includes the prescribed fees and Rs. 100/- towards postal and handling charges. The form will be sent by Speed Post/ Registered Post. Requests by post will be accepted only till 20th January 2007.Demand drafts should be drawn in favour of Birla Institute of Technology and Science payable at State Bank of India, Zuari Nagar, Goa (code: 1976) Or State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Pilani (Code: 10398) or UCO Bank, Vidya Vihar,Pilani(Code:0150).

Special provision for Female candidates :

The BITSAT application fee for female candidates is Rs.400/- only instead of Rs.800/-. Further, the Institute will try its best to accommodate all female candidates at their first preference of test centers.


Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2007 by submitting the completed form to the undersigned is 5.00 PM on 31st January 2007.

For more details, please visit BITS website:
http://www.bitsadmission.com/BITSAT/
December 2006