BITS Admission Test (BITSAT 2013)

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Apart from the IITs, the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) is second # only to IISc (Indian Institute of Sciences) in the quality of education in deemed universities throughout India. The most advanced technology, very large campuses, industry interaction are few among those praise worthy qualities that make BITS one of the nations premier institution. At the time of writing this, the BITS has its campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai. One needs to get through a computer based online test called BITS Admission Test (BITSAT) in order to gain admission into this prestigious institution. Details of Courses

Hyderabad Campus: Except Biotechnology course from the above, the rest all other courses are available along with Electronics and Communication Engineering (BE Hons). Under M.Sc. (Hons) all the above listed courses are available. B.Pharm (Hons) is also available whereas, under M.Sc. (Tech) only Information Systems is available. Goa Campus: Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering are available under B.E. (Hons.). Similar to the Pilani campus, all M.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. (Tech.) in Information Systems are available. Dubai Campus: Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology are the various courses under B.E. (Hons.). Also, under M.Sc. (Tech.), a course on Information Systems is available.

For admission into Dubai Campus, the BITSAT score is not required. The admission is given based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

Dual Degree Programs The above mentioned programs are the integrated first degree programs. But M.Sc. (Hons.) students can opt for B.E. (Hons.) or B.Pharm as a second degree. This scheme is called dual degree program. This facility is available for students who perform well in their first year assignments at Goa, Hyderabad and Pilani campuses. Those who enrol themselves for the dual degree course will get a M.Sc. (Hons.) degree along with B.E. or B.Pharm (Hons.) at the end of the 5 year course.

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Pilani Campus: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology are the various fields available with BE (Hons.). Under M.Sc. (Hons.) courses like Biological Sciences, Economics, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics are available. Courses like General Studies, Finance and Information Systems are available under M.Sc. (Tech) besides B.Pharm (Hons.)

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Eligibility Criteria: In order to gain admission into any of the above mentioned courses, the candidate must have completed 10+2 in any state or central government recognized board or should have passed 12th class with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as the major subjects. The students should have attained an aggregate of 75% in these subjects and also more than 60% in individual subjects along with competent proficiency in English language. Students, whose year of passing the qualifying examination is earlier than 2012, are not eligible for BITSAT 2013. Those who are taking the qualifying examination in 2013 or who already took their qualifying examination in 2012 are only eligible for BITSAT 2013. The first rankers of all the state boards and central board examinations of 10+2 are directly given admission irrespective of their BITSAT scores. BITS Admission Test Details

The candidate has to select his/her answers to the questions displayed on the computer screen either using a mouse or a keyboard. Student can select his/her choice of examination centre and time of the examination. BITSAT has four sections in all (refer to the table below). A total of 150 objective questions will be given. Each question has four options of which only one is correct. Every time the student answers a question correct, he gets 3 marks and a mark will be deducted every time he/she goes wrong. So, total marks that can be scored are 450. There is no restriction on the time for individual sections. Candidate can answer the questions in a random manner. There is no restriction on the order to be followed in attempting questions. The total time allotted for 150 questions is 3 hours. If a student finishes his question in less than 3 hours, he/she will have the provision to choose 12 more questions (4 in each of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry). Once the student opts for these additional questions, he will have to forgo his chance to revisit the earlier 150 questions. If the student marks wrong answers in these 12 questions, he/she will be penalized by negative marking. Calculators of any form, logarithmic tables etc., are not allowed into the examination hall. Students will also be put under Web Cameras and CCTV watches for security purposes. S.No. Subject 1 Physics 2 Chemistry 3 a) English b) Logical Reasoning 4 Mathematics Questions 40 40 15 10 45 150 Marks 120 120 45 30 135 450

Application Procedure Eligible candidates will have to register themselves for BITSAT online at the official website, www.bitsadmission.com. After filling out the application form, he/she will have to take a printout of that filled in form. Along with the printout, a Demand Draft for Rs. 1850/- (Rs. 1350/- for girls) should be sent in an envelope to the Admissions Officer, BITS Pilani

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333031. If paying through other modes of payment, the fee is Rs. 1750/- (Rs. 1250/- for girls). The registered candidate will have to select his preferred centre, date and time of the examination and then download the hall ticket. The filled in application form should reach the admissions office by 05:00PM of 15th February, 2013. The tests will be conducted from 14th May, 2013 to 01st June, 2013. Those who scored well enough for admission into BITS have to apply for admissions separately using the appropriate form, whose details will be made available in the BITS Website after 20th May, 2013.

Vijayawada Tirupati BITS Hyderabad Campus

Visakhapatnam Hyderabad City

Syllabus for BITSAT

Normally, questions are asked from the CBSE/Intermediate syllabus of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The English and logical reasoning questions will be of the general standard questions asked in various competitive examinations. Complete syllabus can be found in the BITS Website. It is advisable to practice old question papers well in advance to get an overview of the test and the range of questions that are normally asked in BITSAT. Preparation Tips for BITSAT

Preparation should be carried out keeping in mind the NCERT/CBSE Syllabus Old question papers must be thoroughly practiced It is advisable to take up computer based mock tests as BITSAT is an online exam Time management and accuracy should be taken care of while practicing. This ensures less negative marks English and logical reasoning questions, if dealt with carefully, can help you achieve better scores Do not get excited for the extra 12 questions. First attempt the 150 questions carefully Try to note down important formulae and concepts in a notebook and revisit them as frequently as possible

The importance of BITS Ranked number 5 among all the universities in India# The NAAC ratings of BITS scale higher even when compared to IITs The practice school system allows students to gain exposure to real time work environments in the leading industries in India The learning system and infrastructure at BITS is similar to those at MIT

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Online Test Centres in Andhra Pradesh

Cut-off scores for various courses (BITSAT 2012 Closing Ranks) S.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Degree B.E. (Hons.) Chemical B.E. (Hons.) Civil B.E. (Hons.) Electrical & Electronics B.E. (Hons.) Mechanical B.E. (Hons.) Manufacturing B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Communication B.E. (Hons.) Computer Science B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Instrumentation B.Pharmacy (Hons.) M.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Science M.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry M.Sc. (Hons.) Economics M.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics M.Sc. (Hons.) Physics M.Sc. (Tech.) Finance M.Sc. (Tech.) Information Systems M.Sc. (Tech.) General Studies Pilani 316 310 343 332 303 356 331 260 285 294 311 300 302 282 296 294

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Goa 283 303 296 313 292 271 276 282 277 282 -

BITSAT is a unique test among all the entrance tests in India. Last year (2012), almost 1,30,000 candidates competed for 2000 seats which means an average of 68 people competed for a seat in BITS There are no reservations in BITS unlike the government institutions. Selection is purely on the basis of merit Complete flexibility to the student. He/she can follow his/her own choice of timetable, subjects and classes After the first year, students get a chance to either change the branch or opt for a dual degree course One can get admission into M.Tech. while in B.Tech. or a Ph.D. Admission while in M.Tech. Every student is sent to industries after the completion of the fourth semester. It is at the industries that the students learn to observe things and find out the differences between theory and practice Because of the interaction with many leading corporates, the students at BITS are often offered high salaries during campus placements Internship opportunities, for students of premier institutions like BITS, are very high. These include internship offers abroad too With the feedback from the alumni, the teaching methods, facilities and infrastructure are being upgraded year after year

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Hyderabad 283 289 298 295 280 306 307 292 258 271 274 279 276 279 275 -

Analysis of BITSAT 2012 Scores S.No. 1 2 3 4 5 400 and above 350 and above 300 and above 250 and above 225 and above Score Number of Students 46 706 4119 13984 21805

According to the India Today

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Disclaimer: The figures shown in this document are indicative only. It is advisable for the prospective students to go through the figures available on the BITS Website