BITS Dubai 2011 Notification

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC)

Admission Instructions and Application
For B.E. (Hons.) Programmes
2011 - 2012

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC) is the branch campus of the internationally reputed Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, (BITS Pilani) India and is the largest Engineering institution in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). It was set-up in the year 2000 in association with ETA-NET to offer quality higher engineering education to the residents of UAE and other gulf countries. BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus imbibes the rich traditions and academic standards of Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan, India, delivering excellence in technological learning. BITS, Pilani, along with the Dubai and Goa campuses, has been awarded the coveted ‘A’ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body set up by University Grants Commission, Government of India, scoring the highest points among all private accredited universities in India.

Programmes offered

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus offers the following Undergraduate Programmes for the Academic Year 2011-2012

• B.E. (Hons.) Computer Science
• B.E. (Hons.) Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Communication Engineering
• B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
• B.E. (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. (Hons.) Chemical Engineering
• B.E. (Hons.) Biotechnology

** Normal duration of the above programmes is 4 years (8 semesters).

These degree programmes have the option of Practice School and Thesis/Seminar.The students of any of these programmes are well prepared after graduation for

(i) admission to higher degree programmes in the best universities of the world
(ii) a good career in teaching & research
(iii) multi disciplinary professional career or
(iv) become an entrepreneur etc.

Eligibility Criteria for BITS, Dubai

Admission to BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC) is based entirely on the candidate’s merit, facilities available and availability of seats in the discipline preferred. The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based only on the overall aggregate secured by the candidate in the Qualifying Examination (12th Grade or its equivalent). While the Dubai Campus has been set-up, specially to cater to the educational requirements of the residents of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries, candidates from other countries are also eligible for admission. Admissions are open to all nationalities.

• GCC Countries — UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman & Qatar

* Candidates must have passed the requisite Qualifying Examination, which is the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination of Ministry of Education, UAE or Senior School Certificate Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India, or its equivalent from any recognized State, National or International boards with a minimum 60% overall aggregate* of marks.
* For all programmes, Candidates must have studied and passed Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in their Qualifying Examination and must have a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry & Maths subjects. If instead of marks any letter grades or GPA are awarded (or any other form of evaluation), their equivalences in marks will be decided by BITS, Pilani- Dubai.
* Since English is the medium of instruction at BPD, good proficiency in English is essential for admission. Hence candidates who have completed their qualifying examination from Non-English Medium Schools must have secured a TOEFL Score of 500 in paper based test or 61 in internet based test or have an IELTS Score of 5. If necessary, they will also be assessed by an institute-committee for English Comprehension.

*Aggregate: Aggregate is the total marks of all subjects in the Qualifying Examination, considered essential by the Board / University for passing the examination. The Aggregate must compulsorily contain the required subjects, namely, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The Candidate's position in the merit list will be based only on this aggregate marks secured by him/her.

Instructions to Apply

• The application must be filled neatly and legibly.
• The filled-in application form must be accompanied by the following documents and fees:
  
  • Copy of marksheet of the Qualifying Examination, such as General Secondary Education Certificate of Ministry of Education, UAE or Senior School Certificate of CBSE, New Delhi, India or its Equivalent.
  • Copy of the 10th Grade Marksheet.
  • Copy of the Birth Certificate or any other document for proof of date of birth.
  • Passport copy (first 3 pages and last page). Candidates, who do not possess a valid Passport at the time of applying, must enclose a declaration along with the Application, that they will fax the required Passport pages on or before 9th August, 2011.
  • Candidates applying under the GCC category must submit the passport copy of the parent residing in the GCC country with valid Residence Visa Stamp.
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score Report (For candidates from Non-English Medium Schools only).
  • Copy of Score Report/ Rank Report of competitive exams (BITSAT, AIEEE, JEE etc.), if appeared.
  • Application Fee of AED 200.00 only (Arab Emirates Dirhams Two hundred only) by Cash/Cheque/Demand Draft, drawn in favour of ETA-Network of Education and Training, payable at Dubai. Candidates from India can pay as above or attach a demand draft for Rs. 2500.00 drawn in favour of BITS, Pilani payable at UCO Bank, Pilani (Code: 0150) or SBI-Pilani (Code: 11309) or ICICI Bank, Pilani (Code: 1538). Application received without application fee will not be considered.

• The completed Application Form with all the above enclosures must be submitted in person or sent by courier to "The Admissions Office, BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, Dubai International Academic City, P.O. Box 345055, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on or before 15th June, 2011 by GCC Candidates and on or before 10th July, 2011 by NON-GCC candidates.◦ On receipt of the Application, an unique Application Number will be allotted and informed to the candidate. In all subsequent correspondence with the Institute, the candidate must quote this Application Number. Failure to do this, may make it difficult to connect all the correspondence together.
• Incomplete Application will be rejected.

Important Dates for BITS, Dubai

For GCC Candidates :

*Applications received after this date will be considered under the Non-GCC Category

For Non-GCC Candidates:

**Applications received after the last date may be considered subject to availability of seats

Fee Structure

• Click here for Fee structure

Application Form

• Application form for admission to B.E. (Hons.) programmes for the Academic year 2011-12 - CLICK HERE

Contact Us

Admissions Office
BITS Pilani - Dubai
Dubai International Academic City
P. O. Box No. - 345055
Dubai UAE
Telephone: +9714 4200 700
Fax: +9714 - 4200 555

Admissions
Admission Office (Direct) : +9714 4200 811
Admission Office Fax: (+9714 4200822) (+9714 4200866)

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Website: BITS, Dubai

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