ADMISSIONS TO INTEGRATED FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR Ist SEMESTER 2008-2009 Of BITS, Pilani

BIRLA INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE (BITS)
PILANI, RAJASTHAN 333031
Website:
www.bits-pilani.ac.in

ADMISSIONS TO INTEGRATED FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR Ist SEMESTER 2008-2009

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, is an institution declared as deemed to be university under section 3 of the UGC Act. Applications are invited form eligible candidates for admission to the following Integrated first degree programmes offered by the Institute at its Pilani campus, Goa campus and Hyderabad Campus.

1. Integrated First Degree Programmes offered:


(i) at BITS, Pilani - Pilani Campus:

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

(ii) at BITS, Pilani - Goa Campus:

B.E.(Hons.): Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical

M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics and

M.Sc.(Tech.):
Information Systems

(iii) at BITS, Pilani - Hyderabad Campus:

B.E.(Hons.): Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical

B.Pharm.(Hons.)

M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics

M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems

2. Eligibility:

(i) For admission to all the above programmes except B.Pharm.(Hons.) and M.Sc.(Hons.) Biological Sciences: 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 and adequate proficiency in English.

(ii) For admission to B.Pharm.(Hons.) and M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences 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 Biology or Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English. Candidates having both Mathematics and Biology in 10+2 have to decide whether they wish to appear in Mathematics or Biology subjects in BITSAT-2008.

Admission to all the programmes is subject to the conditions given below:-
The candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects (if he/she has taken Mathematics in BITSAT) or a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects (if he/she has taken Biology in BITSAT) subjects in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / Biology subjects.

Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2008 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2007 only are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2008 test. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2006 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2008. 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-2008.

In addition to the application made earlier for registering in BITSAT-2008, interested and eligible candidates should apply for admission as per the procedure given below. Only those candidates who have passed their 12th year examination in 2008 or 2007 and have appeared in BITSAT-2008 will be included in the merit list for admission. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2006 or earlier are NOT eligible to apply.

Direct Admission of Board toppers:
First rank students of all the central and state boards in India and who have taken Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in their 12th examination will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2008 score. Board toppers who have taken Physics, Chemistry and Biology in their 12th examination are eligible for direct admissions to B.Pharm (Hons) and M.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences programmes only. However, they should have obtained the minimum marks in PCM/PCB subject in 12th examination, as described above. See website www.bitsadmission.com for more details on the eligibility under this scheme.

3. Distinctive Feature of the Educational Structure And Some Special Provisions

(a) All students who have taken Physics, Chemistry and Mathematic subjects in BITSAT and admitted to M.Sc. (Hons) programmes will be given an opportunity to work under the dual degree scheme for one of the B.E. (Hons.)/B.Pharm.(Hons.) programmes, assignment being made by competition on their performance at BITS at the end of first year, separately in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. Students who have taken Mathematics in BITSAT will be considered under “First Priority” category for allotment of dual degree. Students who have taken Biology in BITSAT will be required to take additional remedial Mathematics course and they will be able to apply for dual degree only under the “Other priorities” category which is operated after satisfying the known needs of “First Priority” category.

(b) The Institute’s well known PRACTICE SCHOOL option is available to all students admitted.

4. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online at
http://www.bitsadmission.com/fdadmn/ (Complete the application form Online) and take the print out of the filled form. The completed application form along with the prescribed fees of Rs. 200/- through challan or demand draft should be sent to Admissions Officer, BITS, Pilani – 333 031.

Demand drafts should be drawn in favour of Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani payable at State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Pilani (Code: 10398) or UCO Bank, Vidya Vihar, Pilani (Code: 0150) or State Bank of India, Zuari Nagar, Goa (Branch Code: 1976) or State Bank of Hyderabad, Panjagutta (Code 20072).

IMPORTANT DATE


Deadline for submission of the completed application form to the Admission Officer, BITS, Pilani is 5.00 p.m. on 30th June 2008.

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