Introduction
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test is an online computer examination that you will have to write to gain admission to Birla Institute of Technology also known as BITS Pilani. BITS Pilani is one of the most prestigious Engineering Institutions in India with campuses in Ranchi, Goa, Hyderabad, Bangalore and also abroad in UAE and Dubai. It is also a deemed University given the status under the UGC act.
BITSAT is the qualifying examination that you will have to crack to get admission to all the Integrated First Degree Programmes of BITS Pilani. BITS Pilani conducts the BITSAT every year during the first week of May. Here is a list of Integrated First Degree programs for which you can get admission into if you crack the qualifying exams with flying colors – http://www.bitsadmission.com/bitsat/BITSAT2011%20br%20for%20web.htm.
BITSAT History
BITS Pilani has a very illustrious history and it was started way back in 1901 in a veritable patashala style by Shiv Narainji Birla to educate his grandsons. Between 1925 — 29, it became a high school and intermediate college. The Birla Education Trust was formed in 1943 — 47 and the institute formally became a Degree college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
In 1946, a training center that was earlier set up by the Government to train technicians during World War II, was converted into an Engineering college that offered Degree programs in Mechanical and Electrical engineering along with Master’s program.
In 1965, BITS Pilani got a grant of $1.4 Million from MIT and Ford Foundation to develop its infrastructure and to make it on par with Indian Institute of Technology. The same year, BITS Pilani became a Deemed University.
BITSAT Eligibility
Students who wish to gain admission into its prestigious institution should have passed their 12th standard from a recognized board either Central or State Board with subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or any other recognized equivalent examination with a minimum of 80% aggregate marks.
How to Apply
BITSAT Online Application
The application form for BITSAT exams will be available online in BITS Pilani’s official website – http://www.bitsadmission.com from first week of January. Read through the instructions carefully before filling in the application form. Take a print out of the completed form and send it to the following address –
Admissions Officer,
BITS, Pilani,
Rajasthan – 333 031
Examination fees can be paid through credit cards, net banking or by cash in any branch of ICICI bank (You will need to take a print out of the challan while registering in the site). If you wish to pay by Demand Draft then you will have to pay an additional Rs. 100 as a processing fee. (You will need to take the DD before you apply for the exam online since you will be required to provide details related to it.)
The last date for applying for BITSAT is generally Jan 31. However, it would best to check the date of submission in their official website – http://www.bitsadmission.com.
BITSAT Timetable and Important Dates
The late date for submitting the application form for BITSAT is Jan 31. Students who are selected to appear for the examination will be informed about center for the exams by February second week. Students can reserve the test dates online from second week of February to first week of March. The hall ticket can be downloaded from the official website from second week of April to the end of the month. The BITSAT examinations will be held from first week of May to mid-week of June. Students can start applying for admission with their 12 marks and choice of course in the third week of May. On the first week of July the Admit list and Wait list will be announced.
These are however tentative dates, students are requested to check the BITS Pilani’s official website (http://www.bitsadmission.com) to get the exact dates.
BITSAT Pattern
BITSAT is an online examination, where you will be required to sit in front of the computer and answer the questions presented to you in the monitor through keyboard or mouse.
The question paper will be in an objective type format with 150 questions and each with four alternatives. Each question is for three marks and negative marking (one mark penalty) for each wrong answer however there is no penalty if you do not answer a question. So it would be best not to attend a question if you are not sure of the answer. The examination is for the duration of three hours without any breaks.
There are four sections in the question paper — Physics, Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Proficiency & Logical Reasoning. Once you answer all the questions, students have a choice to attempt twelve extra questions if there is time.
After the test is completed, the computer will publish the results with your individual score. The same will also be published in the BITS website once all the tests are completed.
How to Prepare for the BITSAT?
The BITSAT syllabus is basically based on the CBSE syllabus. For more information about the topics covered in each subject, you can check the following PDF – http://www.bitsadmission.com/bitsat/BITSAT2011Broucher.pdf
There are many coaching centers that offer study materials and mock test papers along with coaching for BITSAT. You can also download sample question papers and previous year’s question papers from the Internet. Sample tests can also be downloaded from the BITS website – http://www.bitsadmission.com/bitsat/BITSAT%5FSAMPLETEST/.
You can also check out the following reference books –
1. BITSAT: Comprehensive Guide With Free CD By Disha Publication
2. Bitsat 2011 By Editorial Compilation
3. BITSAT English Proficiency And Logical Reasoning Comprehensive Guide By Disha Publications
4. BITSAT Practice Paper (with CD) By G K P
5. English and Logical Reasoning For Bitsat
Admission Through BITSAT
Admission in this prestigious Institute is purely based on merit and not on caste or reservation policy. So if you have the requisite marks from your 12th standard and your BITSAT scores are great, then the possibility of you getting admitted in this college is high.
It has often been noticed that you do not stop belonging to a college or a university just because you have completed your studies there. The degree, the name and the prestige that get in society are often dictated by where you studied. BITS Pilani is an Institute that takes on only the best so you will have to double your hard work if you wish to gain entry here.
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