All that you need to know about BITSAT exam 2016
BITSAT – Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Admission Test is a computer-based online test conducted by BITS, Pilani. The institution has been declared as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act. BITSAT qualifies the candidates to take admission in any of the Integrated First Degree programs at BITS, Pilani campuses in Pilani, Goa, or Hyderabad.
Now if you are looking for a successful high flying career in any stream of Engineering, then BITS is the best institute you can go for. The impeccable reputation of the institute and their equally high educational standards make BITS one of the dream colleges for any Engineering aspirant. If you are also aspiring to secure a seat in one of its reputed campuses and preparing for BITSAT then you are in the right place.
In today’s post, we are discussing all that you need to know about BITSAT exam this year.
BITSAT is a qualifying examination for the following programs in the mentioned campuses.
BITS, Pilani Campus
BE (Honors) in Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics & Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanical.
BPharm (Honors)
MSc (Honors) in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biological Sciences, and Economics.
MSc (Technology) in Engineering Technology, Information Systems, General Studies, and Finance.
BITS, Goa Campus
BE (Honors) in Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics & Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanical.
MSc (Honors) in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biological Sciences, and Economics.
MSc (Technology) in Information Systems.
BITS, Hyderabad Campus
BE (Honors) Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics & Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanical.
BPharm (Honors)
MSc (Honors) in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biological Sciences, and Economics.
MSc (Technology) in Information Systems.
If you are aspiring to pursue any of the above-mentioned courses after 12th, then BITSAT is the entrance you need to take.
How to apply
The entire admission procedure in BITS is computerized. To sit for BITSAT this year, you’ll have to apply online, through their official website. No physical application is considered at BITS; thus there is no requirement to visit any of the campuses to submit your application.
Who can apply?
Eligibility criteria are a bit on the tougher side for BITSAT. Considered to be the toughest entrance examination in the country, BITSAT makes sure to allow only above average students to sit for the examination.
Applicants must have a minimum aggregate of 80 percent in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with at least 60 percent in each subject, in 10+2 examination or equivalent examination recognized by Central or State Board of India. It is also mandatory for applicants to have English as one of the main subjects in 10+2.
Another interesting thing about BITSAT is, unlike other entrance tests, a student is allowed to sit for the exam only twice. For BITSAT students who have passed their 12th standard examination in 2015 and those sitting for it in 2016 can submit an application.
Structure of the Exam
BITSAT is a completely online examination. The duration is three hours and the time is divided into four parts, covering Physics; Chemistry; English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning; and Mathematics. This exam features multiple choice answers format and is based on the NCERT syllabus for 11th and 12th class standard.
Many students who are not overly familiar with online examinations can feel a bit uneasy while appearing for BITSAT. Thus it is advisable to practice online mock tests while preparing for BITSAT.
Location of test centers for the Exam
BITSAT is conducted in almost all major cities. Here are the cities where BITSAT exams will be held this year.
Besides Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad, the list of test centers include Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Noida, Nagpur, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kolkata, Indore, Coimbatore, Gurgaon, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Chandigarh, Bangalore, and Ahmedabad.
Interesting points about BITSAT exam 2016
- BITS have campuses in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates too.
- Unlike other universities and colleges for higher studies in India, the BITSAT does not follow any reservation policy; the basis of the entrance is merit here.
- BITS offers great merit-based scholarship programs.
So these are all that you need to know about BITSAT exam 2016. Make sure to prepare well and study smartly, and you would definitely be able to secure a seat in one of the three prestigious campuses of BITS.
