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Birla Institute
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Exam Detail |
Rajasthan: BITS Admission
Test- 2008 (BITSAT- 2008) A Computer based online test for admission
to Integrated First Degree Programmes; I Semester 2008- 2009
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Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Vidhya Vihar Campus,
Pilani, Rajasthan
Pincode - 333031,
INDIA |
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani is a
University 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 Hyderabad Campus for the academic
year 2008-09 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 – 2008’, in short as BITSAT-2008
An Integrated First Degree Programmes to which admissions
will be made on the basis of BITSAT-2008:
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Programmes
Offered at BITS, Pilani (Pilani Campus) |
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BE (Hons) |
Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and
Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical. |
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B Pharma (Hons) |
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M Sc (Hons) |
Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics,
Physics. |
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M Sc (Tech) |
General Studies, Engineering Technology, Finance,
Information Systems. |
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Programmes Offered at BITS, Pilani (Goa Campus) |
BE (Hons)
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Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics,
Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical. |
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MSc (Hons) |
Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics,
Physics. |
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MSc (Tech) |
Information Systems. |
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Programmes
Offered at BITS, Pilani (Hyderabad Campus) |
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BE (Hons) |
Chemical,
Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication,
Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation,
Mechanical. |
B Pharma(Hons)
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M Sc (Hons) |
Biological
Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics. |
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M Sc (Tech) |
Information
Systems. |
The tests will be conducted during: 9th
May–12th Jun 2008.
Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2008: 31st
January 2008
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Eligibility |
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For admission to all the above programmes except
B Pharma(Hons) and M Sc (Hons) Biological Sciences: |
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 and adequate
proficiency in English.
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For
admission to B Pharma (Hons) And M Sc (Hons):
Biological Sciences 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 Biology or Mathematics and
adequate proficiency in English. Candidates having both
Mathematics and Biology in 10+2 have to decide whether
they wish to appear in Mathematics or Biology subjects
in BITSAT-2008.
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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
he/she has taken Biology in BITSAT) subjects 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 2007 only are
eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2008 test Students who
have passed 12th examination in 2006 or earlier are NOT
eligible to appear in BITSAT-2008.
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-2008.
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 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. Further details about this scheme will
be available at BITS website.
Details of BITSAT-2008: 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
keyboard 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-2008
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-2008 Test Format: BITSAT-2008 will be of
total 3-hour duration (without break). The test consists
of four parts:
Part I: Physics
Part II: Chemistry
Part III: (a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical
Reasoning
Part IV: Mathematics OR Biology
Students who have taken Mathematics and not Biology in
10+2 have to appear for Mathematics in Part IV. Students
who have taken Biology in 10+2 and not Mathematics have
to appear for Biology in Part IV. Students who have
taken both Mathematics and Biology in 10+2 can opt for
either Mathematics or Biology in Part IV. Candidates who
appear in Biology in Part IV will be eligible for
admission to M Sc (Hons) Biological Sciences and B Pharma (Hons) Only. Candidates who appear in
Mathematics in Part IV will be eligible for admission to
any of the Integrated First degree programmes, including
M Sc (Hons) Biological Sciences and B Pharma (Hons)
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.
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Test
Centers for BITSAT-2008: |
In order to facilitate a
large number of students all over India to participate
in this test, apart from Pilani and Goa 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. Ahmedabad 4. Bangalore 5.
Bhubaneswar 6. Chandigarh 7. Chennai 8. Coimbatore 9.
Delhi 10. Gurgaon 11. Hyderabad 12. Indore 13. Kolkatta
14. Lucknow 15. Madurai 16. Mumbai 17. Nagpur 18. Noida
19. Visakhapatnam 20.Vijayawada |
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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:
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Complete the application form Online at
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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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 21st January 2008. Demand drafts
should be drawn in favour of ‘Birla Institute of
Technology & 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-2008 by
submitting the completed form to the under-mentioned
is 5.PM on 31st January 2008.
Those who register for the test and reserve test
dates have to download the ‘Hall ticket’, along with
instructions, from BITS website as per the schedule
given earlier. The tests will be conducted during
9th May – 12th June 2008.
Procedure for Applying for admission: 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(s) 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.
There will be two separate application forms as per
details given below.
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Application form for admission to all
programmes except B Pharma
(Hons) and M Sc (Hons) Biological Sciences. |
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Application form for admission to B Pharma (Hons
And M Sc (Hons) Biological Sciences. |
If the candidates with PCM subjects also wish to
apply for B Pharma (Hons) and M Sc (Hons) Biological. Sciences programmes in addition to other
programmes, they have to fill both the forms and a
fee of Rs. 200/- has to be submitted with each 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
2008. Completed application forms for BITSAT-2008
and for admission are to be sent by registered
post/speed post or personally submitted to the
under-mentioned so as to reach him before the
announced deadlines:
Application Procedure
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Important Dates |
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The tests will be conducted during |
9th May – 12th June 2008 |
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Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2008 |
31st January
2008 |
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Test center allotment and announcement to candidates |
by 15th Feb 2008 |
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Candidates to reserve Test dates |
18th Feb – 10th March
2008 |
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Candidates to download the Hall tickets with
instructions |
20th – 31st March 2008 |
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BITSAT
Online tests |
9th May – 12th June 2008 |
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Admit List and Wait List announcement |
1st July 2008 |
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Candidates to apply for admission with 12th marks and
preferences to Degree Programmes |
20th May – 30th June
2008 |
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For more information
Contact |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Vidhya Vihar Campus,
Pilani, Rajasthan
Pincode - 333031,
INDIA |
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