BITSAT
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) is a University level entrance exam that offer admission in diverse Engineering courses like Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Civil, Chemical, Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, Manufacturing Enginering and Biotechnology.
Exam Pattern
BITSAT is a computer-based online exam conducted by BITS Pilani University. The paper comprises of 150 multiple choice objective type questions and the duration of exam will be three hours. Applicant will get three marks for each correct answer and one mark will be reduced for each wrong answer. There will be four parts ie Physics (40 marks), Chemistry (40 marks), English Proficiency (15 marks), logical Reasoning (10 marks) and Maths or Biology (45 marks).
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed Higher Secondary Examination from a recognised university to apply for the examination. They must have scored at least 75 per cent aggregate in PMC (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) subjects and at least 60 per cent of aggregate in all subjects individually. Those, who are appearing for Class XII in 2016 and who have passed Class XII in 2015 can apply for the examination. Students who obtain first rank in any central or state level board exam in India held in the year 2016 will be given direct admission to the programme of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2015 score subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
Important dates
The exam is scheduled to take place in May, 2016 and deadline to apply for BITSAT-2016 is February 2016. The test center allotment and announcement to candidates will be happen in February.