Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITSAT)

Birla Institute of Technology and Science - BITSAT Exam 2013
BITSAT a computer based Online Test for admission to Integrated First Degree Programs Semester2013
Admissions to all the Integrated First Degree programmed of BITS, Pilani at Pilani Campus, Goa Campus, and Hyderabad Campus, for the academic year2013 will be made on the basis of a Computer based Online Test conducted by BITS, Pilani.
1.Integrated First Degree Programmed to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT 2013:
B.E.(Hons.): Chemical; Civil; Computer Science; Electrical and Electronics; Electronics & Instrumentation; Mechanical;
B.Pharm. (Hons.);
M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Economics; Mathematics; Physics; and
M.Sc.(Tech.): General Studies; Engineering technology; Finance; Information Systems.


All students admitted to M.Sc(Hons.) programmed will be given an opportunity to work under the dual degree scheme for one of the B.E.(Hons.)/ B.Pharm.(Hons.) programmed, assignment being made by competition on their performance at BITS at the end of first year, separately in Pilani, Goaand Hyderabad campuses.

BITSAT 2013 Eligibility:

For admission to any of the above Integrated First Degree programmes Candidates should have passedthe 12thexaminationof10+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 have passed 12thexaminationin2007orearlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT- 2013.Studentswhoarepresently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2013

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-2013. However, their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination, as mentioned above.

Direct Admission to Board Toppers:

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 merit or ious students from all over India. First rank students fall the central and state boards in India for the year 2013 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2013 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Further details about this scheme will be available at BITS website.
BITSAT 2013 Online Test:

?Computer Based Online test? means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate submits the answers through the use of key board or mouse. Each computer is connected to a server which prepares the question set and delivers it to the candidate on the computer. This is unlike the traditional paper-pencil based test which is generally offered on a single day to all candidates.

BITSAT 2013 will be offered over a period of time and the candidate can choose the center, the day and time of his/her convenience to take the test, as described in the later sections.

BITSAT 2013 Test Format:

BITSAT2013will 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 (multiple choice questions); each question with choice of four answers, only one being correct choice. Each correct answer fetches 3marks, while each in correct answer has a penalty of 1 mark. No marks are awarded for not attempted questions. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one options correct answer.

There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. The candidate can go back and change any of his/her answersamongthe150questions.

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. These extra questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology only; four questions from each part. Further, once the candidate has opted for extra questions, he cannot go back for correction of any of the earlier answered 150 questions.

The questions are so designed that a good student will be able to answer150 questionsin180minutes. The extra questions(a maximum of 12)will give a chance to highly meritorious candidates to score higher. However, candidates should keep in mind the fact that there is negative marking for wrong answers and any attempt to answer the questions by pure guessing of the answers is not likely to have any advantage, but may result in a reduction in the total score.

The questions will be selected at random from a large question bank .Different candidates will get different question sets. An expert committee will ensure that the question sets are of comparable difficulty level, content, question type etc. In this matter, the decision of the expert committee will be final and binding on the candidate.

All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only.

Each candidate who registers for BITSAT-2013 will be issued a ?Hall Ticket?. Candidates with the hall ticket only will be allowed inside the test centers. Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centers. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobiles.

All centers are closely monitored for security and candidates? identity and activities will be recorded using web cameras and/or closed circuit TV cameras. Anyone violating the rules of the test center will not be allowed to continue with the test and will be automatically disqualified.