Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Admissions to Integrated First Degree programmes
   
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):  
My board doesn't give aggregate marks for 12th exam. What marks should I enter?

For CBSE, include PCM and English/Hindi and one additional elective (total five subjects) in your aggregate. For ISCE, include PCM and English in the aggregate.

Others should calculate the aggregate marks (or its equivalent) and attach a note explaining the method used by them to calculate the aggregate.
While entering the 12th exam marks, should I include the practical marks also? Can I include 11th and 12th year marks?

The subject-wise and aggregate marks are to be given for the 12th year examination only. Don't include the 11th year exam marks. For practical marks, use the method used by your board to calculate the subject-wise marks.
I have applied Online. But, I made a mistake in entering preferences. I want to change them. How to do it?

You were advised to be careful before entering and confirming the data while applying online. If you want to change the preferences, you can apply again with changed preferences. You can use this facility only once. The changed preference form should be sent with a fee of Rs 250/- so as to reach admissions office, BITS Pilani before 5.00 PM on 29th June 2013. The link for change preferences will be available here by 5/6/2013.
 
What is the cut-off marks required in BITSAT-2013 to qualify for admissions? It is not possible to predict the cut-off scores till all applications are received. The cut-off scores for I Semester 2012-13 is available here. This is given only as information and the cut-off  for First semester 2012-13 will depend on the number of applications and the seats available.
I have not registered for BITSAT. Can I apply for admissions? Unfortunately No. The last date for registering for BITSAT-2013 was 15th February 2013.  Except for first rank students of central/state boards in India, those who have not appeared in BITSAT-2013 cannot be considered now.
Are there any seats reserved for  NRIs? No.
I have obtained 74.6% in PCM aggregate. Will you consider it as 75%? No. We need a minimum of 75.00% or more in PCM aggregate.
I want to apply for Pilani , Goa and Hyderabad campuses. Should I apply separately? No. A single form is sufficient, where you can give your preferences to all the programmes in the three campuses.
I had already registered for BITSAT. Why should I apply again for admissions? It is necessary to apply for admissions separately with the marks obtained in 12th exam and also giving your preferences to different degree programmes, along with the requisite application fee.
What is meant by Dual degree? Under dual degree scheme, a student can concurrently work for and complete two degrees. Normally, a student requires a minimum of 5 years to complete the two degrees.
 I am interested in Dual Degree. How do I apply for the same? While seeking for admission to BITS, you do not apply for a dual degree. You apply for admission to one of the degree programmes available. If admitted, at the end of the first year at BITS, you will get an opportunity to apply for dual degree.
I have passed 12th exam only. I have not done a BSc. How do you expect me to apply for M.Sc. now?

The M.Sc.(Hons.), and M.Sc.(Tech.) are Integrated Masters programmes offered by BITS. There is no intermediate B.Sc. degree. The input qualification and duration is the same as that for a B.E.(Hons.) program.