B.Tech from BITS – Everything you should know

B.Tech from BITS – Birla Institute of Technology & Science is India’s one of the most reputed college for engineering. It is in Rajasthan with some other branches as well.

BITS is considered in the row of prestigious IITs and is known for their quality academics, entrepreneurship based study, and excellent placement. In this article, I will tell you everything you should know about B.Tech from BITS. If you are willing to take admission in BITS then you will have to appear for the test known as BITSAT. The BITS Pilani will conduct Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT).

About BITSAT

It is a test that is being conducted by the university every year for the admission in various department of engineering. If you are willing to take part in BITSAT then you will have to fill BITSAT Application Form.

The exam usually happens during the 2nd week of May. The examination will be held in a window of almost 14 days. The candidates will be able to choose BITSAT exam center, date, and slot but only if they will submit the application form and fee in the prescribed format.

There will be a common test to fill the sheets in all the three branches of BITS- BITS Goa, BITS Hyderabad, and BITS Pilani.

Depending on the rank of the candidates, they can choose any of these colleges in their respective branches.

Here are the details of the exam-

• Exam Name – BITS Admission Test
• Conducting Body – BITS Pilani
• Mode of the Exam – Online or Computer Based Test
• Course Offered – Integrated First Degree B.E Program

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria are almost similar to what other entrance exams demand with few changes. Here are the consolidated lists-

• Candidate must have cleared 10+2 examinations, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects.
• The candidate must have secured an aggregate of 75% in PCM and in each subject the marks of the candidates should not be less than 60%.
• Candidates who are already part of BITS campus are not allowed to app

Important Dates

Below are the important dates related to BITSAT. Please note that these are just the probable window and candidate should check their website for the new notifications.

Events	Dates
Availability of online application form	1st week of January
The last date to submit the form	1st week of March
Slot booking starts in	3rd week of March
Hall ticket will be available from	1st week of April
BITSAT usually held in	2nd week of May
Candidates may apply for admission with 12th class marks and preferred degree	4th week of May
The admit and wait list will be released in	1st week of July 2017

BITSAT Exam Pattern

BITSAT exam will be for three hours where candidates will have to solve MCQs from different sections. Below is the question breakup-

Subject	Total Questions	Marks Per Question	Total Marks
Physics	40	3	120
Chemistry	40	3	120
Mathematics	45	3	135
English: English Proficiency Logical Reasoning	25: 15 10	3	75
Total	150		450

You can check B.Tech from BITS Admission website to keep yourself updated with the latest news and buzz about BITS and BITSAT.

Have you ever appeared for BITSAT? Do share the experience with me.