BITSAT 2009 Notification

21 December, 2008

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science BITS Pilani will conduct A Computer Based Online Test BITS Admission test – 2009’, in short as BITSAT-2009 for admission to Integrated First Degree programmes of BITS, Pilani at Pilani campus, Goa campus, and Hyderabad Campus for the academic year 2009-10

1. Integrated First Degree Programmes to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT-2009:

(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.

(iii) at BITS, Pilani – Hyderabad Campus :

B.E.(Hons.): Chemical; Civil; Computer Science; Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics; Mechanical;

B.Pharm.(Hons.);
M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics; and

M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems.
All students admitted to M.Sc(Hons.)
programmes will be given an opportunity to work under the dual degree scheme for one of the B.E. (Hons.)/B.Pharm.(Hons.) programmes, assignment being made by competition on their performance at BITS at the end of first year, separately in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses.

2. Eligibility:
For admission to any of the above Integrated First Degree programmes Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 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 and should have adequate proficiency in English.

Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2009 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2008 only are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2009 test. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2007 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2009. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2009
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-2009. 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. First rank students of all the central and state boards in India for the year 2009 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2009 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Further details about this scheme will be available at BITS website by 20th May, 2009.

Syllabus:
The BITSAT-2009 test will be conducted on the basis of NCERT syllabus for 11th and 12th class. The detailed syllabus is given in the Annexure. Candidates may refer to the NCERT textbooks for the contents. A sample test will be made available to the registered candidates at the BITS website on which he/she can practice as many times as desired.

Test Centers for BITSAT-2009:
In order to facilitate a large number of students all over India to participate in this test, apart from Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad where it is expected that a large number of students will take the test, the Institute is also planning to offer the tests at dedicated test centers in several cities. The planned test centers are in the following cities.

1. Pilani
2. Goa
3. Hyderabad City
4. Ahmedabad
5. Bangalore
6. Hyderabad Campus of BITS
7. Chandigarh
8. Chennai
9. Bhubaneswar
10. Delhi
11. Gurgaon
12. Coimbatore
13. Indore
14. Kolkatta
15. Lucknow
16. Mumbai
17. Nagpur
18. Noida
19. Visakhapatnam
20. Vijayawada

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2009 by applying in the prescribed application form online.Complete the application form Online at http://www.bitsadmission.com and take the print out of the filled form. The completed application form alongwith the prescribed fees of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- 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.

Special provision for Female candidates: The BITSAT application fee for female candidates is Rs. 500/- only instead of Rs. 1000/-. Further, the Institute will try its best to accommodate all female candidates at their first preference of test centers.
Application form by can also be obtained by post from the Admissions Office, BITS, Pilani 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. 1100/- (Rs. 600/- 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 2009. Demand drafts should be drawn in favour of ‘Birla Institute of Technology & Science’ payable at State Bank of India, Pilani (code: 1976) Or State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Pilani (Code: 10398) or UCO Bank, Vidya Vihar, Pilani (Code: 0150) Or ICICI Bank, Jhunjhunu (Code: 0799)

Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2009 by submitting the completed form to the Admissions Office, BITS Pilani is 5.00 PM on 31st January 2009.
Those who register for the test and reserve test dates have to download the ‘Hall ticket’, alongwith instructions, from BITS website as per the schedule given earlier. The tests will be conducted during 9th May – 12th June 2009.

Procedure for Applying for admission:
In addition to applying for and appearing in BITSAT-2009, 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 2009. All the Candidates have to fill the form and a fee of Rs. 200/- has to be submitted with the form. 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 2009.

Completed application forms for BITSAT-2009 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:
The Admissions Officer,
BITS
Pilani – 333 031
Rajasthan

Important dates and deadlines:
Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2009 : 31st January 2009
BITSAT Online tests : 9th May – 12th June 2009

For more details visit http://www.bitsadmission.com

Posted By Joseph K Chebon on 03 January, 2009
Iam Kenyan citizen with Hgher diploma in pharmacy and i'm interested in pursuing B.PHARM programme in the academic year 2009/2010,please advice

Posted By prudhvi on 30 December, 2008
Please send me the application form of bitsat 2009 for engeering entrance

Posted By M A BASITH on 22 December, 2008
online form is not available on bitsadmission.com