January 07, 2009 - The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani - BITSAT - 2009 Admission to the integrated first degree programmes

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani is an Institution declared as Deemed to be University 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 2009 - 10 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 - 2009', in short as BITSAT - 2009

Programs Offered
(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.

Important Dates to Remember:
Last Date to apply for BITSAT-2009: 31.01.2009
BITSAT Online tests: 09.05.2009 - 12.06.2009
Test center allotment and announcement to candidates: by 15.02.2009
Candidates to reserve Test dates: 18.02.2009 - 10.03.2009
Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions: 20.03.2009 - 31.03.2009
Candidates to apply for admission with 12th marks and preferences to Degree programmes: 20.05.2009 - 30.06.2009
Admit List and Wait List announcement: 01.07.2009

Application Cost: Rs.1000/- ( Rs.500/- for female applicants)

Mode of Payment (DD / Cash):
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.
Application Forms:

• Through Website: 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.
  
  
• By Post: 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:11309) Or State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Pilani (Code: 10398) or UCO Bank, Vidya Vihar, Pilani (Code: 0150) Or ICICI Bank, Jhunjhunu (Code: 0799)
  
  

Eligbility:

• 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
  

Deadline to apply for BITSAT - 2009 by submitting the completed form to the Admissions Office, BITS Pilani is 05.00 PM on 31.01.2009.