BITSAT 2011 Notification

Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani a leading Institute of Higher Education and a deemed University under section 3 of the UGC act offers degree programmes in Engineering, Sciences, Technology, Pharmacy, Management and Humanities. This web site describes the admission modalities for the on-campus degree progarmmes offered at Pilani campus, Goa Campus and Hyderabad Campus.

BITSAT 2011 is a Computer based online test for Admission to Integrated First Degree Programmes of BITS Pilani Campuses in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.

Integrated First Degree Programmes to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT 2011:

Eligibility Criteria for BITSAT 2011

• For admission to any of the above Integrated First Degree Programmes, 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 80% 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.
• Only Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2011 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2010 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2011 test. 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 2009 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT 2011. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT 2011
• 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 2011. However, their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination, as mentioned above.

Note:
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 2011 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT 2011 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Further details about this scheme will be available at BITS website by 20th May, 2011.

Details of BITSAT 2011

‘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 answers the questions on the computer 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-2011 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.

1. BITSAT 2011 Exam Pattern

BITSAT 2011 will be of total 3-hour duration (without break). The test consists of four parts:

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. The number of questions in each part is as follows:

Importants Points

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The questions will be selected at random from a large question bank. Different candidates will get different question sets. An expert committee will ensure that the question sets are of comparable difficulty level, content, question type etc. In this matter, the decision of the expert committee will be final and binding on the candidate.
• 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.

Syllabus for BITSAT 2011

The BITSAT 2011 test will be conducted on the basis of NCERT syllabus for 11th and 12th class. The detailed syllabus is given in the Annexure. 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.

2. Test Centers for BITSAT-2011

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.

The candidate can choose the centers from within India or Dubai.

• If a candidate chooses centers within India, he/she will be asked to give three preferences and will be allotted one out of these three.
  
• If a candidate chooses Dubai as a center he/she will not be asked for any other center preference and will be allotted Dubai center.

Note: The final list of centers in India and the operating days at each center in India and Dubai will depend on the number of applicants and their preferences and will be announced only after all the applications are received and candidates will be informed of the same through BITS website, so that the candidates can choose their date for the test as per their convenience and availability of slots in any of these centers.

3. BITSAT 2011 Important dates and Deadlines

4. How to Apply for BITSAT 2011:

• Interested candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2011 by applying in the prescribed application form online. Complete the application form online and take the print out of the filled form. The completed application form alongwith the prescribed fees of Rs. 1500/- (Rs. 1000/- for female candidates) should be sent to Admissions Officer, BITS, Pilani – 333 031.
• 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. 2300/- ). Details for payment of fees are available at the website while applying online.

• Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2011 by submitting the completed form to the Admissions Office, BITS Pilani is 5.00 PM on 31st January 2011.
• 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 11th May – 10th June 2011.

5. Procedure for Applying for admission:

In addition to applying and appearing for BITSAT 2011, 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 for admission, the detailed application procedure and the final list of Degree programmes offered will be available at the BITS website, by 20th May 2011. The completed form with the required application fee has to be submitted so as to reach the under-mentioned on or before 5.00 PM on 30th June 2011. Completed application forms for BITSAT-2011 and for admission are to be sent by registered post/speedpost or personally submitted to the under-mentioned so as to reach him before the announced deadlines:

The Admissions Officer,
BITS
Pilani – 333 031
Rajasthan

6. BITSAT-2011 Online Application

Some Points to be Remember During Filling the Application Form

• Read the BITSAT 2011 brochure carefully.
• You are advised to take a print out of these instructions so that you can refer to the same while filling the form. Once you confirm the correctness of entered data it will be recorded and you will not be allowed to change it thereafter.Therefore before confirming ensure the correctness of all entered data.
• After completing the form online, you will be asked to take print outs of the filled form. You should take two copies of the printout. Complete the form, and send one copy with the prescribed fee (see fee payment details below) by registered post /Speed post to 'The Admissions Officer, BITS, Pilani, Rajasthan - 333 031 (India)' so as to reach on or before 5.00 PM on 31st January 2011. Keep the second copy with you for your future reference. Please Note that The hard copy of your application form should reach the Admissions Office, BITS Pilani before the deadline for the application to be valid. If you only fill the form online and do not send the hardcopy before deadline the form will be treated as invalid and fee paid if any will not be refunded.
• If you choose centers within India Application Fee for male candidates will be Rs.1500/- and for female candidates it will be Rs 1000/-. If you choose Dubai as a center the Application Fee for both male and female candidates will be same and will be US$50 (or Rs.2300/-on Indian Rupees).
• Before printing out the filled form, the system will generate a unique application number for you. Note down this number as it will be required for all future references. If you do not have a printer attached to the computer while filling your online application, you can complete the application process and take the printout of the application form later by entering your personal details and the application number.
• If you have a scanned passport size photograph, you can upload the photograph while applying online. Otherwise paste your passport size photograph on the printed form.
• While applying online, do not use the 'Back' button on the tool bar of your browser. Use the links and buttons available on the page to move from one page to another. Further, when you have completed applying, close all the open browser windows so that others cannot copy your personal details.

7. Payment Modes for BITSAT 2011

You can pay the application fees by one of the following methods.

1. Payment by Credit Cards (All credit cards issued by Master and Visa) or Payment by debit Cards (Debit cards issued by VISA of select banks, namely (Andhra Bank, Axis Bank, Barclays Bank, Canara Bank, City Union Bank, Corporation Bank, Deutsche Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IOB Bank, Kotak bank, Standard Chartered, SBI, Syndicate bank, Federal Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, GE Money financial services.)

2. Payment through Net Banking (Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Rajasthan, Corporation Bank, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Karnataka Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, South Indian Bank, Vijaya Bank, Yes Bank).

3. Payment by cash at all ICICI bank branches through Challan:
(Click Here to see the list of ICICI Branches.)

While Filling the BITSAT Application form online, choose the first Payment option, namely “Payment by cash at ICICI bank branches through Challan”. An online fee payment challan gets automatically generated. Take a printout of this challan & sign at the designated Places. Take this challan to any of the ICICI Bank branches and hand it over to the Bank Staff along with the amount specified on challan in cash. The bank staff shall note down a bank transaction no on the challan, sign and stamp at all the three parts of the challan. The bank shall keep the “Bank copy” part of the challan for their records and return the “Student Copy” and “Institution Copy” to you. Keep the student copy with you for records and attach the "Institution Copy" along with the printout of the application form & post them to the BITS Pilani.

4. Payment through Demand Draft:

Demand Drafts should be drawn in favour of ‘Birla Institute of Technology & Science’ payable at
(i) State Bank of India, Pilani (Branch Code: 11309)
Or
(ii) State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Pilani (Branch Code: 10398)
Or
(iii) UCO Bank, Vidya Vihar, Pilani (Branch Code: 0150)
Or
(iv) ICICI Bank, Jhunjhunu (Branch Code: 0799)

If the Demand Draft is payable at any other branch or bank, it will be rejected. Candidates should make sure that the Demand Draft is made out correctly. Especially, Check whether the DD has the Date of issue, signature of branch manager, Name and code of issuing bank, code and name of drawee bank, the amount in words and figures, the name of payee (i.e., Birla Institute of Technology & Science). Defective DDs will lead to rejection of the application.

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