How to get admission in BITS Pilani After 12th?

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is one of the premier institutes of India offering various UG and PG courses in engineering and sciences disciplines. The institute has its campuses in Hyderabad, Goa and Dubai other than Pilani. Admission in BITS Pilani, is through an admission test called BITSAT. There are also other modes of admission in the institute which include direct admission of board toppers and admission through SAT (only for NRI candidates).

BITS Pilani offers admission after class 12 in UG program, also known by name “Integrated First Degree Programmes”. Admission requirements for all the different modes of admission and courses vary accordingly which every applicant needs to fulfill. There are also minimum eligibility criteria related to education, percentage of marks and domicile, which have to be fulfilled to get admission in BITS Pilani.

Students seeking admission in BITS Pilani need to have passed or appeared in class 12 exam and must secure at least 75% overall aggregate of marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 60% marks in each subject. Check different modes of admission in BITS Pilani along with the eligibility criteria and admission process.

Courses Offered in BITS

Birla Institute of Technology and Science offers various integrated first degree programmes in engineering and science disciplines. The list of courses offered at all the four campus of BITS is given below

How to get admission in BITS Pilani After 12th

Birla Institute of Technology and Science offers admission after class 12 through three different modes which are listed below

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)

• Direct Admission of Board Toppers

• Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)- [For citizens of a country other than India]

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)

The BITSAT exam is an online test conducted in online mode for shortlisting candidates for admission in various first degree programmes offered by the institution. The test comprises multiple choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English and Logical Reasoning. The detailed exam pattern and BITSAT syllabus is described here

BITSAT Exam Pattern

BITSAT Syllabus

Students who qualify the test by obtaining the minimum qualifying marks are called for counselling and admission process. Admission is on the basis of merit list formulated on the basis of marks obtained in BITSAT examination.

Direct Admission to Board Toppers

The Institute offers direct admission to first rank students of all the central and state boards to the programme of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT score. The first rank student in PCM stream will be considered for admission to any of the first-degree programmes of his/her choice and the first rank holder of PCB stream will be considered for admission to B. Pharm. Programme only. Moreover, they should have obtained the minimum marks in PCM/PCB subjects in 12th class examination as laid down in eligibility criteria.

Students applying under this category should have filled BITSAT application form within the stipulated time in order to be considered for admission. The institute will take details of all the board toppers from the respective boards. Students will also be required to provide the proof of board topper by submitting the marksheet and a letter from the board.

Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)

Students who are citizens of a country other than India can apply for admission under this category. Students applying for admission in this category must have passed class 12 or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with adequate proficiency in English. Additionally, candidates must secure at least 75% (7.5 grade on a 10 Point Scale) overall aggregate of marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects with at least 60% (6.0 grade on a 10 point scale) marks in each subject.

For SAT exam, candidates should obtain a minimum aggregate score of 1160 (out of maximum of 1600) in SAT and also a minimum aggregate score of 1600 (out of maximum of 2400) in SAT Subject Tests in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Level 2.

Students applying under this category should fill the BITSAT application form within the stipulated time in order to be considered for admission. Students will also be required to upload their SAT score details in application form in order to be considered for admission.