| The
Birla Institute of Technology and Science- 2008 |
Contact
Details:
Postal Address
Birla Institute of Technology and Science,
Vidhya Vihar Campus
Pilani
Rajasthan
Pincode - 333031
Telephone & Fax
Switch Board / Exchange: 91 01596 245073/4
Fax: 91 01596 244183
Courses Offered:
Integrated
First Degree Programmes to which admissions will be made
on the basis of BITSAT-2008:
(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; Electronics & Instrumentation;
Mechanical;
B.Pharm.(Hons.);
M.Sc.(Hons.):
Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics;
Physics; and M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems
Schedule and Pattern of Paper:
There will be 150 questions in all. The number of questions
in each part is as follows:
|
|
|
|
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Duration
&
Marking Scheme
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From
9th May till
12th June 2008 |
Part
I |
Physics |
40 |
BITSAT-2008
will be Online tests of
total 3-hour duration (without break).
Each correct answer fetches
3 marks,
while each incorrect answer has a
penalty of 1 mark.
|
|
Part
II |
Chemistry |
40 |
|
Part
III |
(a)
English Proficiency
(b) Logical Reasoning
|
15
10
|
|
Part
IV |
Mathematics
or Biology |
45 |
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.
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.
Each candidate who registers for
BITSAT-2008 will be instructed to download a ‘Hall
Ticket’. Candidates with the hall ticket only will
be allowed inside the test centers. Candidates should bring
their stationaries. Blank sheets for rough work will be
provided, if required. Calculators, logarithmic tables and
mobiles are not allowed in the test centers. All centers
are closely monitored for security and candidates’
identity and activities will be recorded using web cameras
and/or closed circuit TV cameras. Anyone violating the rules
of the test center will not be allowed to continue with
the test and will be automatically disqualified.
Syllabus:
The
BITSAT-2008 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.
Sample
Tests
Test
Centers for BITSAT-2008:
In order to facilitate a large number
of students all over India to participate in this test,
apart from Pilani and Goa where it is expected that a large
number of students will take the test, the Institute is
also planning to offer the tests at dedicated test centers
in several cities like Pilani, Goa, Ahmedabad, Bangalore,
Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gurgaon,
Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkatta, Lucknow , Madurai, Mumbai,
Nagpur, Noida, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada
The final list of centers and the operating days at each
center 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.
Eligibility:
(i) For
admission to all the above programmes except B.Pharm.(Hons.)
and M.Sc.(Hons.) Biological Sciences: 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 and adequate proficiency in English.
(ii) For
admission to B.Pharm.(Hons.) and M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological
Sciences 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
Biology or Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English.
Candidates having both Mathematics and Biology in 10+2 have
to decide whether they wish to appear in Mathematics or
Biology subjects in BITSAT-2008.
Admission
to all the programmes is subject to the conditions given
below:
The candidate should have obtained
a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics subjects (if he/she has taken Mathematics in
BITSAT) or a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics,
Chemistry and Biology subjects (if he/she has taken Biology
in BITSAT) subjects in 12th examination, with at least 60%
marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
/ Biology subjects.
Students who have passed 12th examination
in 2006 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2008.
Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its
campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT test.
How
to Apply:
Interested
candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2008 by
applying in the prescribed application form in one of the
following modes:
(i)
Complete the application form Online at
http://www.bitsadmission.com/BITSAT/ and take the print
out of the filled form. The completed application form along
with the prescribed fees of Rs. 800/- (Rs. 400/- 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.
or
(ii)
Obtain the application form by post from the under-mentioned
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. 900/- (Rs. 500/- 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 2008. Demand
drafts should be drawn in favour of ‘Birla Institute
of Technology & Science’ payable at State Bank
of India, Zuari Nagar, Goa (code: 1976) Or State Bank of
Bikaner & Jaipur, Pilani (Code: 10398) or UCO Bank,
Vidya Vihar, Pilani (Code: 0150).
Special provision for Female candidates:
The BITSAT application fee for female candidates is Rs.
400/- only instead of Rs. 800/-. Further, the Institute
will try its best to accommodate all female candidates at
their first preference of test centers.
Procedure
for Applying for admission:
In
addition to applying for and appearing in BITSAT-2008, 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(s) for
admission, the detailed application procedure and the final
list of Degree programmes offered will be available at the
BITS website, by 20th May 2008. There will be two separate
application forms as per details given below.
1.
Application form for admission to all programmes except
B.Pharm.(Hons.) and M.Sc.(Hons.) Biological Sciences.
2.
Application form for admission to B.Pharm.(Hons.)
and M.Sc.(Hons.) Biological Sciences.
If the candidates with PCM subjects
also wish to apply for B.Pharm. (Hons.) and M.Sc.(Hons.)
Biological Sciences programmes in addition to other programmes,
they have to fill both the forms and a fee of Rs. 200/-
has to be submitted with each form. The completed form with
the required application fee of Rs. 200/- has to be submitted
so as to reach the under-mentioned on or before 5.00 PM
on 30th June 2008.
Completed
application forms for BITSAT-2008 and for admission are
to be sent by registered post/speed post or personally submitted
to the under-mentioned so as to reach him before the announced
deadlines:
The Admissions Officer, BITS, Pilani – 333 031
Important
Note:
Candidates
should read the BITSAT-2008 brochure for detailed
schedule and instructions. |
|
Date |
Description |
18th
December 07 |
Release
of advertisement for BITSAT-2008 |
31st
January 08 |
Deadline
to receive completed applications fro BITSAT-2008
at Admissions Office. |
15th
February 08 |
Test
center allotment and announcement to candidates |
18th
Feb. – 10th March 08 |
Candidates
to login at the BITS website and to reserve Test dates |
20th
– 31st March 08 |
Candidates
to download the Hall tickets with instructions |
9th
May – 12th June 2008 |
BITSAT
Online tests |
FAQ
BITSAT
2008 Brochure
