BITS Pilani Admission 2023: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility Criteria

The Birla Institute of Science and Technology, Pilani offers a number of courses for the students in the field of engineering, pharmacy, management, etc. Interested can apply for any of these programs given that they meet the eligibility criteria for the same. Application forms for the first degree programs are expected to be released in the month of January 2023 and for higher degree programs n April 2023. Check out detailed information about the BITS Pilani Admission 2023 from this article below.

Courses Offered

The following courses are offered at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science:

Integrated First Degree

• BE (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Biotechnology
• B.Pharma (Hons)
• M.Sc (Hons.) in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Finance
• M.Sc (Tech) in Finance, Engineering Technology, General Studies, Information Systems

Higher Degree

• ME in Chemical Engineering with specialization in Petroleum Engineering, Civil- Structural Engineering, Civil- Infrastructure Systems, Civil- Transportation Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Electrical Power Electronics and Drives, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Design Engineering, Microelectronics, Software Systems, Biotechnology
• MBA, MBA in Engineering and Technology Management, IT Enabled Services Management
• M.Pharma with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutics/ Pharmaceutics

Doctoral Programmes

• M.Phil in Liberal Studies
• PhD

BITS Pilani Admission 2023 Schedule

The tentative dates related to BITS Pilani Admission 2023 are provided in the table below:

For integrated first degree programs:

Events	Tentative Dates
Availability of online application form	3rd week of January 2023
Last date for submission of application form	2nd week of March 2023
Beginning of correction in application form	3rd week of March 2023
Last date to make correction in application form	4th week of March 2023
Slot booking process will commence from	4th week of March 2023
Admit card release date	2nd week of April 2023
Date of entrance exam	3rd week to last week to May 2023
Applying for admission based on class 12th marks and preferences	1st week of May 2023 to 3rd week of June 2023
Result announcement	3rd week of June 2023

For higher degree programs:

Events	Tentative Dates
Availability of online application form	2nd week of April 2023
Last date for submission of application form	1st week of May 2023
Beginning of correction in application form	2nd week of May 2023
Last date to make correction in application form	2nd week of May 2023
Slot booking process will commence from	2nd week of May 2023
Admit card release date	2nd week of May 2023
Date of entrance exam	3rd week of May 2023
Result announcement	4th week of May 2023
Admission process will commence from	Last week of May 2023
Announcement of admission based on GATE/ GPAT score	To be announced later

For MBA:

Activities	Expected dates
Availability of online application form	3rd week of December 2022
Last date for submission of application form	3rd week of February 2023
Display of list of candidates shortlisted for GD/ PI/ WAT	2nd week of March 2023
Date of interview	3rd week of March 2023
Admission process will commence from	2nd week of April 2023
Admission process will close on	4th week of July 2023

 

BITS Pilani Admission 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria to apply for BITS Pilani Admission 2023 are provided below:

For integrated first degree programs:

• B.Pharma: The candidates should have passed their class 12th exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics scoring not less than 75% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in each of these subjects individually. Adequate proficiency in English is also required.
• Rest courses: The candidates should have passed their class 12th exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology scoring not less than 75% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in each of these subjects individually. Adequate proficiency in English is also required.

For higher degree programs:

• ME: Candidates who have completed integrated first degree program of BITS in the relevant discipline or its equivalent can apply.
• M.Pharma: An integrated first degree in Pharmacy from BITS or its equivalent is required.
• MBA: Candidates with integrated first degree of BITS or BE/ B.Tech or master’s degree in any field from any recognized university with minimum aggregate of 60% marks can apply.

Doctoral Programmes

• M.Phil in Liberal Studies: Those with an integrated first degree in any discipline from BITS or MA/ M.Sc in Humanities and Social Sciences or any other M.Sc/ MSW degree or its equivalent are eligible.
• PhD: ME/ M.Pharma/ MBA/ M.Phil/ M.Sc/ BE degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate is required. For PhD in languages and humanities, candidates with an M.Phil/ MA and with minimum of 55% aggregate may also be considered.

BITS Pilani 2023 Application Form

The application form for BITS Pilani Admission 2023 will be released in online mode on the official website of the institute www.bits-pilani.ac.in. Those who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can proceed with the submission of their application form.

• Candidates will have to provide their basic personal info, academic details, contact details, etc into the application form.
• Photograph, signature and other important certificates should also be uploaded into the application form in the scanned format.
• Once all the details are provided into the application form, it can be submitted online with the prescribed fee.
• Care should be taken by the candidates to provide only correct details or else the application form can get rejected.
• The candidates should take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safe for future reference.

Application fee:

Candidates can make payment of the application fee using the net banking facility or debit card/ credit card. The application fee structure for BITS entrance exam is given below:

Exam	Application fee
BITSAT	For male candidates- Rs. 3300/- For female candidates- Rs. 2800/- For Dubai exam center- USD 90
HD Online Test	For entrance test- Rs. 3300/- For GATE/ GPAT candidates- Rs. 1000/-
MBA	Rs. 3150/-

BITS Pilani 2023 Exam Pattern

Check out the exam pattern overview for BITSAT and HD Online Test below:

For BITSAT:

• Mode of exam: Online
• Duration of exam: 3 hours
• Medium of test: English
• Number of questions: 150
• Type of questions: Objective type
• Total marks: 450
• Marking scheme: For each correct answer 3 marks will be awarded.
• Negative marking: For each incorrect answer 1 mark will be deducted.

Topics	No. of questions	Maximum marks
Mathematics/ Biology	45	135
Physics	40	120
Chemistry	40	120
English Proficiency	15	45
Logical Reasoning	10	30
Total	150	450

 

For HD Online Test:

Test I:

• Mode of exam: Online
• Duration of exam: 45 minutes
• Number of questions: 30
• Type of questions: Objective type
• Total marks: 90
• Marking scheme: For each correct answer 3 marks will be awarded.
• Negative marking: For each incorrect answer 1 mark will be deducted.

Topics	No. of questions	Maximum marks
Core Mathematics	15	45
English Language Skills & Logical Reasoning	15	45
Total	30	90

 

Test II for ME Software Systems:

• Duration of exam: 60 minutes
• Number of questions: 50
• Type of questions: Objective type
• Marking scheme: For each correct answer 3 marks will be awarded.
• Negative marking: For each incorrect answer 1 mark will be deducted.

Test II (for rest courses):

• Duration of exam: 105 minutes
• Number of questions: 70
• Type of questions: Objective type
• Marking scheme: For each correct answer 3 marks will be awarded.
• Negative marking: For each incorrect answer 1 mark will be deducted.

BITS Pilani Entrance Exam Syllabus 2023

The detailed syllabi for BITS Pilani entrance exams are discussed below:

For BITSAT:

• Biology: Genetics & Evolution, Diversity in Living World, Growth & Movement in Plant & Human, Biotechnology & its Applications, etc
• Mathematics: Linear Programming, Trigonometry, Vectors, Differential Equations, Differential & Integral Calculus, Profit & Loss Probability, etc
• Physics: Work & Energy, Gravitation, Heat & Thermodynamics, Optics, Waves, Units & Measurement, Kinematics, etc
• Chemistry: Experimental Chemistry, States of Matter, Periodic Properties, Principles of Organic Chemistry, Polymers, Hydrocarbons, etc
• English Proficiency: Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
• Logical Reasoning: Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning

For HD Online Test:

• Logical Reasoning: Detecting Missing Links, Following Directions, Classifying Words, Establishing Sequences, Completing Analogies, etc
• Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series Completion, Pattern Perception, Figure Formation and Analysis, Figure Matrix, etc
• Core Mathematics: Differential Equations, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Complex Variables, Numerical Methods and Probability & Statistics
• English Language: Prepositions, Modals, Adjectives, Synonyms, Antonyms, Odd Word, One Word, Jumbled letters, Reading Comprehension and Composition

BITS Pilani Entrance Exam 2023 Admit Card

• The admit cards will be released in online mode and can be downloaded after successful slot booking.
• After downloading, the candidates should take a printout of the admit card and carry it to exam center.
• Those who fail to report to the exam center with an admit card will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
• Important details related to the exam such as center and time allotted, will be intimated to the candidates via the admit card.
• No admit card will be sent to the candidates through means of post or courier.

BITS Pilani Result 2023

• The result of the entrance exam will be announced online as per the schedule decided by the institute.
• Candidates can check their result by visiting the official website of the institute www.bits-pilani.ac.in.
• A merit list will be prepared according to the marks of the candidates in the entrance exam.
• Those who clear the entrance test will be invited to attend the counseling round as per the names in the merit list.

FAQs

Question 1: How can I apply directly for BITS Pilani Admission?

Answer: Board toppers from science stream who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in class 12th can apply for direct admission to integrated degree programs. GATE/ GPAT qualified candidates can apply directly for high degree programs.

Question 2: Is it possible to ask for change in the allotted exam center?

Answer: No. The exam slot and venue as mentioned in the admit card cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Question 3: If I want to withdraw my admission how can I do so?

Answer: Candidates who are selected for admission but do not want to get enrolled anymore can submit withdrawal request online using their application credentials.

Question 4: How can I book my slot for online exam?

Answer: After successful submission of application form, credentials like application number will be generated. Using these credentials you will be able to book clot for online exam.

Question 5: Does the institute any kind of scholarship to the candidates?

Answer: Meritorious candidates will be offered financial assistance in the form of scholarship and fellowship to pursue their studies at BITS.