BITS Pilani Entrance Examination 2013

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani invites application for Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test (BITSAT 2013), a computer based online test.
BITSAT 2013 is conducted for admission to integrated first year degree programmes of BITS Pilani at Pilani campus, Goa campus, and Hyderabad Campus for the academic year 2013-14.

Courses Offered:

1. Chemical Engineering 
2. Civil Engineering 
3. Electrical & Electronics Engineering 
4. Mechanical Engineering 
5. Computer Science Engineering 
6. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 
7. Biochemistry 
8. Electronics & Communication Engineering 
9. Manufacturing Engineering

BITSAT 2013 Eligibility Criteria: 

1. candidates should have passed the 12th class 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 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in 12th examination, at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects and should have adequate proficiency in English. 
2. Only Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2013 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2012 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2013 Test. 
3. If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in 12th class or its equivalent, only his latest performance is considered, provided this attempt has been for the full component of subjects/courses prescribed. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2011 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2013. 
4. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2013. 
5. 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-2013.

BITSAT 2013 Entrance Exam Date:

14th May, 2013 to 1st June, 2013

Test Centers for BITSAT-2013:

Pilani Campus of BITS, Goa Campus of BITS, Hyderabad Campus of BITS, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gurgaon, Gwalior, Hyderabad City, Indore, Kolkatta, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guwahati, Allahabad, Patna, Roorkee, Trivandrum, Ranchi, Surat, Pune, Jalandhar, Dubai Campus of BITS (International center), Jaipur,  Raipur, Tirupati, Jodhpur

BITSAT 2013 Exam Syllabus: 

The BITSAT-2013 test will be conducted on the basis of NCERT syllabus for 11th and 12th class. Candidates may refer to the NCERT textbooks for the contents. A sample test demonstrating the features of BITSAT will be made available to the registered candidates at the BITS website on which he/she can practice as many times as desired.

BITSAT 2013 Question Pattern:

BITSAT-2013 will be of total 3-hour duration (without break).
The test consists of four parts:
Part I : Physics - 40 Questions
Part II : Chemistry - 40 Questions
Part III : (a) English Proficiency - 15 Questions            
              (b) Logical Reasoning - 10 Questions
Part IV : Mathematics - 45 Questions

1. 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 (-1mark). No marks are awarded for questions not attempted. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer. There will be 150 questions in all. will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer. 
2. There will be 150 questions in all. There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. The candidate can go back and change any of his/her answers among the 150 questions. 
3. If a candidate answers all the 150 questions (without skipping any question), the candidate will have an option of attempting 12 (twelve) extra questions, if there is still time left. These extra questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics only; four questions from each part. Further, once the candidate has opted for extra questions, he cannot go back for correction of any of the earlier answered 150 questions. 
4. The questions are so designed that a good student will be able to answer 150 questions in 180 minutes. The extra questions (a maximum of 12) will give a chance to highly meritorious candidates to score higher. However, candidates should keep in mind the fact that there is negative marking for wrong answers and any attempt to answer the questions by pure guessing of the answers is not likely to have any advantage, but may result in a reduction in the total score. 
5. All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only. Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centers. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobiles.

How to apply?

1. Interested candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2013 by applying in the prescribed application form online.  Complete the application form online at http://www.bitsadmission.com and pay the prescribed fees. Also take the print out of the filled form for your future reference. If you make payment by Demand draft then  a copy of the completed application form alongwith the prescribed fees of   Rs. 1850/- (Rs. 1350/- for female candidates) should be sent to Admissions Officer, BITS, Pilani –     333 031. If you are using a payment mode other than DD then the prescribed fee for BITSAT 2013 is Rs. 1750/-(Rs. 1250/- for female candidates).
2. If a candidate chooses  Dubai as a test center the application fee for both male and female candidates will be same and will be US $ 50 (or Indian Rs. 2500/- ).  Details for payment of fees are available at the website while applying online.
3. Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2013 online along with the fee payment is 15th February 2013. If you are using DD as the mode of payment then the DD along with a copy of application form must reach Admissions Office, BITS Pilani by 5.00 PM on 15st February 2013.
4. 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 14th May – 1st June 2013.

Important Dates & Deadlines: 
Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2013 : 15th February 2013
Test center allotment and announcement to candidates : 25th February 2013
Candidates to reserve Test dates : 1st March 2013 – 20th March 2013
Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions :15th April 2013 – 30th April 2013
BITSAT Online tests  : 14th May 2013 – 1st June 2013
Candidates to apply for admission with 12th marks and Preferences to Degree programmes : 20th May – 29th June 2013
Admit List and Wait List announcement : 1st July 2013