A computer based online test
for admission to Integrated first degree programmes; I Semester 2007-08

 The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS)
Pilani is a University established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
vide notification No. F.12-23/63. U-2 dated 18th June, 1964 of the Govt.
of India. It is an all-India Institute for higher education for men and
women, fully residential, and awards its own degrees. Admissions to all
the Integrated First Degree programmes of BITS, Pilani, at Pilani campus
and Goa Campus, for the academic year 2007-08 will be made on the basis
of a Computer based Online
Test conducted by BITS, Pilani.

 Details of BITSAT-2007:
It will be a 3 hour duration test, offered to candidates on computers
at dedicated computer centers at different cities in India.
The test will have objective type (multiple choices) questions only. The
test will be conducted during 7th May -10th June 2007. The details
of the test, the syllabus for the test etc. are available in the BITSAT-2007
brochure which will be available along with the application form for the
test.

 The test
will be called ‘BITS Admission
Test-2007‘, in short as
BITSAT-2007.

1.       Integrated First Degree Programmes
to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT-2007:

i)                   
At BITS, Pilani - Pilani Campus:

a)      BE
(Hons.): Chemical; Civil; Computer Science; Electrical and Electronics;
Electronics & Instrumentation; Mechanical;

b)      BPharm
(Hons);

c)       MSc
(Hons): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics;
and

d)      MSc
(Tech): General Studies; Engineering Technology; Finance; Information
Systems.

ii)                  
At BITS, Pilani - Goa
Campus:
a)      BE
(Hons): Chemical; Computer Science; Electrical and Electronics; Electronics
& Instrumentation; Mechanical;

b)      MSc
(Hons): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics;
and
c)       MSc
(Tech): Information system.

For admission to any of the
above Integrated first degree programmes, the candidate should have passed
the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central/State board
or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Since the
medium of instruction at BITS is English, candidates should have adequate
proficiency in English. 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.

 Students who
are appearing for 12th examination in 2007 are eligible to appear in the
BITSAT-2007 test.

 Students who have passed the 12th examination in 2006
may also apply for BITSAT-2007, provided they explain the reasons for
the gap. The admission committee will examine all such cases before taking
a final decision on their eligibility. Students who have passed 12th examination,
in 2005 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2007. Students
who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible
to appear in BITSAT test. Admissions will be made purely on merit. The
merit position of the candidate for admission will be based on the score
obtained by the candidate in the BITSAT-2007.

 However, their eligibility for admission is subject
to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination, as
mentioned above.

 In the past, admission process of the Institute always
ensured guaranteed admission to all the students who obtained first ranks
in their respective board examinations. This has given a very vital input
of highly meritorious students from all over India.
The Institute wants to maintain this practice and hence, first rank students
of all the central and state boards in India
for the year 2007 will be given direct admission to the program of their
choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2007 score.

 In addition to applying for and appearing in BITSAT-2007,
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 for admission, the detailed application
procedure and the final list of degree programmes offered will be available
at the BITS website, by 20th May
2007.

Interested candidates should
register their names for BITSAT-2007 by applying in the prescribed application
form in one of the following modes:

(i)                 
Complete the application form Online by clicking at below
links /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 s’ent by Speed Post/ Registered Post. Requests by post will be accepted
only till 20th January 2007.

Demand drafts should be drawn in
favour of Birla Institute of Technology
and 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.

1.      
The test will be conducted during
7th May -10th June 2007

2.       Deadline
to apply for BITSAT-2007 by submitting
the completed form to the undersigned is 5.00 PM on 31st
January 2007.

3.       Test center allotment and announcement
to candidates: 15th February 07

4.       Candidates to login
at the BITS website and to reserve Test dates: 18th Feb. 10th March
07

5.       Candidates to download the Hall
tickets with instructions:
20th 31st March 07

6.       BITSAT Online
tests: 7th May 10th June 2007

Note:

All applicants should check the
status of the applications and follow the instructions
provided in the website.