BITSAT - 2008: Admission to Integrated First Degree Programmes (Ist Semester 2008-09)

BITSAT - 2008: Admission to Integrated First Degree Programmes (Ist Semester 2008-09)

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE (BITS) PILANI (RAJASTHAN) 333031 - has announced BITSAT - 2008 for admission to Integrated First Degree Programmes (Ist Semester 2008-09)
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BITSAT – 2008

A computer based online test for admission to Integrated First Degree Programmes; I Semester 2008-2009.

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani is a Univversity established under Section 3 of the UGC Act. Admissions to all the Integrated First Degree programmes of BITS, Pilani at Pilani Campus, Goa Campus, and Hyderabd Campus, for the academic year 2008-2009 will be made on the basis of a Computer based Online Test conducted by BITS, Pilani. The test is called ‘BITS Admission Test-2008’, in short as BITSAT-2008.

1. Integraged First Degree Programmes to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT-2008:

(i) at BITS, Pilani – Pilani Campus:
B.E. (Hons.): Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics; Electronics and Instrumentaiotn; Mechanical; B.Pham. (Hons.); M.Sc. (Hons.) Bilogical 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 and Instrumentation; Mechanical; M.Sc. (Hons.): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics; and M.Sc. (Tech.): Inforamtion Systgems.

(iii) at BITS, Pilani - Hyderabad Campus:
B.E. (Hons.): Chemical; Civil; Computer Science; Electronics and Communicatin, Electrical and Electronics; Electronics and Instrumentation; Mechanical; B.Pharm. (Hons.); M.Sc. (Hons.): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics; and M.Sc. (Tech.): Information System.

2. Eligibility:
(i) For Admission to all the above programmes except B.Pharm. (Hons.) and M.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Science: Candidates who have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system form a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English are eligible.

(ii) For admission to B.Pharm. (Hons.) and M.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences: Candidates who have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English are eligible. Candidates having taken both Mathematics and Biology in 10+2 have to decide whether they wish to appear in Mathematics or Biology subject in BITSAT – 2008.

Admission to all the programmes is subject to the conditions given below.

The candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects (if he/she has taken Mathematics in BITSAT) or a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects (if she/he has taken Biology in BITSAT) in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology subjects.

Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2008 or who have passed 12th examination in 2008 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2006 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in the BITSAT – 2008. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2008.

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-2008. However, their eligibility or admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination, a mentioned above.

First rank students of all the central and state boards in India for the year 2008 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2008 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above.

In addition to applying for and appearing in BITSAT-2008, 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, 2008.

3. Details of BITSAT – 2008:
It will be a 3 hour duration test, offered to candidates on com;uters at dedicated centers at different cities in India. The test will have objective type (multiple choice) questions only. The test will be conducted during 9th May- 12th June 2008. The syllabus and other details of the test are available in the BITSAT – 2008. The syllabus and other details of the test are available in the BITSAT – 2008 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-2008 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 printout 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 – 333031. 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 DD 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 21st January 2008.

Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of Birla Institute of Technology and Science payable at State Bank of India, Zuari Nagar, Goa (code: 1976) Or State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, Pilani (code: 10398) Or UCO Bank, Vidya Vihar, Plani (code:0150).

Special provision for Female candidates: The BITSAT application fee for female candidate 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 – 2008 by submitting the completed form to the undersigned is 5.00 PM on 31st January 2008.
For more details, visit BITS website: http://www.bitsadmission.com/BITSAT/