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Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Admission Test 2006

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, which is deemed to be a university, is an all-India Institute for higher education for men and women, fully residential, and awards its own degrees. Admissions to all the Integrated First Degree programmes of BITS, Pilani, at Pilani campus and Goa campus, for the academic year 2006-07 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 – 2006’, in short as BITSAT-2006 hereafter in this document.

LAST DATE SUBMISSION FORM - 31-01-2006

TEST Date(s) - During 1st May to 10th June 2006

1. Integrated First Degree Programmes to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT-2006:

(i) at BITS, Pilani – Pilani Campus:

B.E.(Hons.): Chemical; Civil; Computer Science; Electrical and Electronics; Electronics & Instrumentation; Mechanical; B.Pharm.(Hons.); M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics; and M.Sc.(Tech.): General Studies; Engineering Technology; Finance; Information Systems.

(ii) at BITS, Pilani – Goa Campus:

B.E.(Hons.): Chemical; Computer Science; Electrical and Electronics; Electronics & Instrumentation; Mechanical; M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics; and M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems.

2. Eligibility:

For admission to any of the above mentioned Integrated first degree programmes, the candidate should have passed the 12th examination of the 10+2 system from a recognized Central/ State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Since the medium of instruction at BITS is English, candidates should have adequate proficiency in English. Further, the candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.

Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2006 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2006 test. Students who have passed the 12th examination in 2005 may also apply for BITSAT-2006, 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 2004 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2006. 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-2006. 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. The Institute wants to maintain this practice and hence, first rank students of all the central and state boards in India will be given direct admission to the programme of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2006 score. However, they should have obtained the minimum marks in PCM subjects of 12th examination, as described above.

For this purpose, the topper should be from the science stream having taken Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in 12th. The aggregate marks should contain the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects, in addition to other subjects considered by the board as required to pass the 12th examination. Further details about this scheme will be available at BITS website.

3. Details of BITSAT-2006:

‘Computer Based Online test’ means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate submits the answers through the use of key board or mouse. Each computer is connected to a server which prepares the question set and delivers it to the candidate on the computer. This is unlike the traditional paper-pencil based test which is generally offered on a single day to all candidates. BITSAT-2006 will be offered over a period of time and the candidate can choose the center, the day and time of his/her convenience to take the test, as described in the later sections.

BITSAT-2006 Test Format:

BITSAT-2006 will be of total 3 hour duration (without break). The test consists of four parts:

Part I : Mathematics

Part II : Physics

Part III : Chemistry

Part IV : (a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical Reasoning.

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. No marks are awarded for not attempted questions. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2006 by applying in the prescribed application form in one of the following modes:

(i) Complete the application form Online at http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/BITSAT/ and take the print out of the filled form. The printed and completed application form along with the prescribed fees of Rs. 600/- in the form of crossed Demand draft should be sent to Admissions Officer, BITS, Pilani – 333 031.

(ii) Obtain the application form by post from the undermentioned by sending a request on plain paper giving the candidate’s name with complete postal address, accompanied by a crossed demand draft for Rs. 700/- (i.e., requisite fee of Rs. 600/- + 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 2006.

Demand drafts should be drawn in favour of Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani payable at State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Pilani (Code: 1398) or UCO Bank, Vidya Vihar, Pilani (Code: 0150). If the demand draft is payable at any other branch or bank in India, an additional amount of Rs. 100/- should be added towards collection charges.

Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2006 by submitting the completed form to the under-mentioned is 5.00 PM on 31st January 2006.

Those who register for the test and reserve test dates will be sent the ‘Hall ticket’, along with instructions, by the end of March 2006. The tests will be conducted during 1st May – 10th June 2006.

Procedure for Applying for admission:

In addition to applying for and appearing in BITSAT-2006, 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 offerred will be available at the BITS website, by 15th May 2006. The completed form with the required application fee of Rs. 200/- has to be submitted so as to reach the under-mentioned on or before 5.00 PM on 30th June 2006.

Completed application forms for BITSAT-2006 and for admission are to be sent by registered post/speedpost or personally submitted to the under-mentioned so as to reach him before the announced deadlines: