BITS Pilani is the top private institute in India.BITSAT 2009 is held for admission in BITS Pilani,which has campuses in three locations Pilani,Goa and Hyderabad
Eligibility Criteria
For admission in BITS in Integrated First Degree 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 Mathematics. Further the candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects and should have adequate proficiency in English.
Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2009 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2008 only are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2009 test. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2007 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2009. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2009
If you have topped in your Board exam then you would be given a direct admission in BITS
BITSAT-2009 Test Format:
As usual the BITSAT-2009 will be of total 3-hour duration (without break). The test consists of four parts:
Part I : Physics
Part II : Chemistry
Part III : (a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical Reasoning
Part IV : Mathematics
All questions are of objective type (MCQ’s); each question with choice of four answers, only one being correct choice. Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark. No marks are awarded for not attempted questions. There will be 150 questions in all. The number of questions in each part is as follows:
Physics 40
Chemistry 40
English Proficiency 15
Logical Reasoning 10
Mathematics 45
Total: 150
If a candidate answers all the 150 questions (without skipping any question), the candidate will have an option of attempting 12 (twelve) extra questions, if there is still time left.
Syllabus
The BITSAT-2009 test will be conducted on the basis of NCERT syllabus for 11th and 12th class.
For detailed syllabus check the brochure. A sample test will be made available to the registered candidates at the BITS website on which he/she can practice as many times as desired.
Application Forms
The candidates who are willing to give BITSAT-2009 can apply either online or get the form via post.To apply online visit here- http://bitsadmission.com/fd/fdmain.htm The fees for BITSAT 2009 is Rs 1000 (Rs. 500/- for female candidates). Details for payment of fees are available at the website while applying online.
Application form by can also be obtained by post from the Admissions Office, BITS, Pilani 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. 1100/- (Rs. 600/- for Female candidates).
Important dates and deadlines:
Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2009 : 31st January 2009
Test center allotment and announcement to candidates : by 15th February 2009
Candidates to reserve Test dates : 18th Feb. – 10th March 2009
Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions: 20th – 31st March 2009
BITSAT Online tests : 9th May – 12th June 2009
Candidates to apply for admission with 12th marks and preferences to Degree programmes : 20th May – 30th June 2009
Admit List and Wait List announcement : 1st July 2009
To check the list of test centers,the syllabus for BITSAT 2009 and other information just download the BITSAT 2009 brochure here- http://ankurmittal.com/bitsat2009brochure.pdf
You can check the BITSAT 2009 cutoff here
