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BITSAT Selection Process: Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process

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BITSAT Selection Process: The BITS Pilani has released exam dates for Session I and Session II of BITSAT 2025. The BITSAT 2025 Phase 1 application process started on January 21, 2025, and will continue until April 18, 2025. BITSAT 2025 will be conducted in two sessions: Session 1 will take place from May 26 to May 30, 2025, and Session 2 will be held from June 22 to June 26, 2025. The authorities will release the session 1 admit card on May 23, 2025. The selection process entirely depends on the scores obtained by the candidates in the entrance examination.

Primarily candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the exam. Once the results are announced candidates will be called for the counselling process and seats will be allocated for the undergraduate programs offered in BITS. In this article, we will highlight the eligibility criteria and the selection process in detail.

BITSAT Latest Updates:
— The registration window will remain open until April 18, 2025.
— BITSAT 2025 will be conducted in two sessions: Session 1 will take place from May 26 to May 30, 2025, and Session 2 will be held from June 22 to June 26, 2025.

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BITSAT Selection Process: Overview

The overview of the BITSAT exam is mentioned in the table below:

ParticularsDetails
Full-FormBirla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)
Conducting BodyBITS Pilani
Exam LevelUniversity-based National Level Exam
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Mode of examComputer-based Test
Application FeeBoys: INR 3,500/- (1st Session) INR 5,500/- (Both Sessions)Girls: INR 3,000/- (1st Session) INR 4,500/- (Both Sessions)
Exam FrequencyTwice a year
Exam Duration3 hours
Number of Questions130 MCQs
Total Seats OfferedAround 2,000
Applications Per YearAbout 3 Lakh
Number of Exam Centres74
Accepting CollegesBITS Pilani, BITS Hyderabad, BITS Goa
Official Websitebitsadmission.com
BITSAT Helpline01596-242205; [email protected]

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

Below are the eligibility criteria for BITSAT 2025 which the candidates must fulfil before registering:

ParticularsDetails
Educational QualificationCandidate should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized state or central board
Year of Passing Qualifying ExaminationThe candidate should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination in 2024 or in 2025
Mandatory SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Aggregate MarksMinimum 75% in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 60% in each subject individually.
Additional RequirementProficiency in English
Campus StudentsCandidates already studying at any of the BITS campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT 2025

BITSAT Admission Process 2025

Admissions will be based on merit. The merit position for the candidate will be ascertained by the score obtained by the candidate in BITSAT 2025. The eligibility criteria depend on the minimum marks in the Class 12th Examination as stated in the BITSAT eligibility criteria. The institute considers the latest performance for admission.

BITSAT Admission Criteria for Direct Admissions

Candidates who secure the top rank in the Class 12 board exam, or its equivalent from a recognised state or central board, are eligible for direct admissions. They must also comply with the eligibility criteria and minimum aggregate marks in mandatory subjects like physics, chemistry and mathematics. 

  • The admission is open to candidates who score the first rank in their respective boards. 
  • Candidates who are seeking direct admission must attach certain documents such as a class 10th marks sheet, and 12th marks sheet with a letter from the respective board stating that the candidate is a topper in the stream. 
  • Documents related to extracurricular activities etc. are also advantageous for the direct admission scheme. 
  • The institute is guided by the data provided by the respective boards. 
  • If the data provided is insufficient before the deadline or not inconclusive, then the board will not consider it for the direct admission scheme. In that case, the vice-chancellor is liable to take a decision. 

BITSAT Fee Structure 

The authorities will release the fee structure for the new term. The fee structure involves admission fees, semester fees, hostel fees etc in the fee structure. The BITSAT fee structure 2025-2026 for Goa, Hyderabad and Pilani is given below:

BITS Pilani BITSAT 2025 Fee Structure

Candidates willing to seek admission to any of the three BITS campuses must know that the admission fees are to be paid at the time of admission. Candidates can check the fee structure details in the table below:

BITS Goa Fee Structure

Here is the BITS fee structure for admission to B.Tech courses at its Goa campus:

Fees for Annual Year 2025-26Goa Campus Fees
Admission Fees Rs. 57,100/-
First Semester Fees Rs. 2,59,500/-
Second Semester FeesRs. 2,59,500/-
Summer Term Fees Rs. 90,800/-
Student’s Union Fee (Annual) Rs. 450/-
Student’s Aid Fund (Annual) Rs. 225/-
Hostel Fee for First SemesterRs. 27,750/-
Hostel Fee for Second SemesterRs. 27,750/-
Hostel Fee for Summer TermRs. 13,875/-
Mess and Electricity Advance for First SemesterRs. 10,000/-
Mess and Electricity Advance for Second SemesterRs. 10,000/-
Summer Term FeeRs. 5,000/-
Other Advances for Semester – 1 Rs. 12,000
Other Advances for Semester – 2Rs. 12,000
Institute Caution Deposit FeeRs. 3,000

BITS Pilani Fee Structure

Here is the BITS Pilani fee structure for admission to B.Tech courses at its Pilani campus:

Fees for Annual Year 2025-26Pilani Campus Fees
Admission Fees Rs. 57,100/-
First Semester Fees Rs. 2,59,500/-
Second Semester FeesRs. 2,59,500/-
Summer Term Fees Rs. 90,800/-
Student’s Union Fee (Annual) Rs. 450/-
Student’s Aid Fund (Annual) Rs. 225/-
Hostel Fee for First SemesterRs. 20,650/-
Hostel Fee for Second SemesterRs. 20,650/-
Hostel Fee for Summer TermRs. 10,325/-
Mess and Electricity Advance for First SemesterRs. 10,000/-
Mess and Electricity Advance for Second SemesterRs. 10,000/-
Summer Term FeeRs. 5,000/-
Other Advances for Semester – 1 Rs. 12,000
Other Advances for Semester – 2Rs. 12,000
Institute Caution Deposit FeeRs. 3,000

BITS Hyderabad Fee Structure

Here is the BITS fee structure for admission to B.Tech courses at its Hyderabad campus:

Fees for Annual Year 2025-26Hyderabad Campus Fees
Admission Fees Rs. 57,100/-
First Semester Fees Rs. 2,59,500/-
Second Semester FeesRs. 2,59,500/-
Summer Term Fees Rs. 90,800/-
Student’s Union Fee (Annual) Rs. 450/-
Student’s Aid Fund (Annual) Rs. 225/-
Hostel Fee for First SemesterRs. 27,750/-
Hostel Fee for Second SemesterRs. 27,750/-
Hostel Fee for Summer TermRs. 9,500/-
Mess & Electricity Advance for First SemesterRs. 10,000/-
Mess & Electricity Advance for Second SemesterRs. 10,000/-
Summer Term FeeRs. 5,000/-
Other Advances for Semester – 1 Rs. 12,000
Other Advances for Semester – 2Rs. 12,000
Institute Caution Deposit FeeRs. 3000

Note: The summer term fees must be paid at the beginning of each semester if the candidates are previously registered, which eventually gets adjusted at the end of each semester.
In all the subsequent years, the fee structure can get increased by almost 8% every year.

BITS Dubai Fees Structure 2025

Candidates can check the table given below to get acquainted with BITS Dubai admission fees for 2025:

ComponentsFirst DegreeHigher Degree
Application FeeAED. 220/-AED. 220/-
Admission FeeAED. 2,000/AED. 2,000/
Activity FeeAED. 1200/-AED. 1200/-
Caution DepositAED. 5,000/-AED. 2,000/-
Tuition Fees for First SemesterAED. 25,650/-AED. 15,500/
Tuition Fees for Second SemesterAED. 22,500/-AED. 15,500/-
Tuition Fees for Summer SemesterAED. 5,700/-

Other Fee Components for BITS Dubai Admission

The other fee components for BITS Dubai admission are given below:

ParticularsDetails
Fresh Visa FeeAED. 2,900/-
Visa Renewal FeeAED. 2,150/-
Medical Insurance FeeAED. 1,800/-
Hostel Fees for First SemesterAED. 15,000/-
Hostel Fees for Second SemesterAED. 15,000/-
Hostel Fees for Summer TermAED. 5,200/-
Hostel Caution DepositAED. 2,000/-
Facility FeeAED. 700/- (Per annum)
Transport Fees for DubaiAED. 2,000/
Transport Fees for SharjahAED. 2,000/

BITS PhD Fee Structure 2025

BITS campuses also provide PhD programmes. Candidates can check the old fee structure from the below-mentioned table:

Fees

PhD Programme at Pilani Campus

PhD Programme at Goa Campus

 PhD Programme at Hyderabad Campus

Full Time

Part-Time

Full Time

Part-Time

Full Time

Part-Time

Admission Fees

Rs. 48,100/- 

Rs. 48,100/- 

Rs. 48,100/- 

Rs. 48,100/- 

Rs. 48,100/- 

Rs. 48,100/- 

1st Semester

2nd Semester

Summer Term

Rs. 21,850/-

Rs. 21,850/-

Rs. 6,960/-

Rs. 43,700/-

Rs. 43,700/-

Rs. 13,920/-

Rs. 21,850/-

Rs. 21,850/-

Rs. 6,960/-

Rs. 43,700/-

Rs. 43,700/-

Rs. 13,920/-

Rs. 21,850/-

Rs. 21,850/-

Rs. 6,960/-

Rs. 43,700/-

Rs. 43,700/-

Rs. 13,920/-

Student’s Aid Fund

Rs. 225/-

Rs. 225/-

Rs. 225/-

Rs. 225/-

Rs. 225/-

Rs. 225/-

PhD Thesis Examination Fees

Rs. 34,000/-

Rs. 34,000/-

Rs. 34,000/-

Rs. 34,000/-

Rs. 34,000/-

Rs. 34,000/-

The hostel fees for BITS PhD programmes for different campuses are given below:

Hostel Fees for BITS PhD ProgrammesBITS PilaniBITS GoaBITS Hyderabad 
First Semester Rs. 15,550/-Rs. 20,900/-Rs. 20,900/-
Second Semester Rs. 15,550/- Rs. 20,900/-Rs. 20,900/-
Summer Term Rs. 7,780/-Rs. 10,450/-Rs. 10,450/-
Mess and Electricity Advance Fees for BITS PhD ProgrammesBITS PilaniBITS GoaBITS Hyderabad 
First SemesterRs. 10,000/-Rs. 10,000/-Rs. 10,000/-
Second Semester Rs. 10,000/-Rs. 10,000/-Rs. 10,000/-
Summer Term Rs. 5,000/-Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 5,000/- 

BITSAT Cut-off 2025

BITS Pilani will announce the cut-off online on the official website after the declaration of BITSAT results in 2025. The cut-offs will be released branch-wise for the undergraduate courses offered by the institute. The candidates get admission based on the marks obtained. Candidates must get minimum qualifying marks to get a seat. 

The Expected cut-off scores for the BITSAT 20245 are given below for the candidates to refer to:

Expected BITSAT 2025 Total Marks and Cut-off

On the basis of the previous year’s cut-off trend, the following table shows the expected BITSAT 2025 total marks and the cut-off for the BITS course and campus-wise cut-offs for Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad:

Course NameBITS Pilani Expected Cut-offBITS Goa Expected Cut-offBITS Hyderabad Expected Cut-off
B.E. Chemical280 – 287260 – 265257 – 263
B.E. Civil274 – 279258 – 265
B.E. Electrical and Electronics338 – 245308 – 315298 – 367
B.E. Mechanical313 – 319383 – 390274 – 285
B.E. Manufacturing270 – 277 
B.Pharm.213 – 220177 – 185
B.E. Computer Science378 – 283347 – 352330 – 323
B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation319 – 325289 – 293285 – 290
M.Sc. Biological Sciences259 – 263252 – 265250 – 263
M.Sc. Chemistry265 – 279255 – 263252 – 265
M.Sc. Economics308 – 315290 – 299287 – 292
M.Sc. Mathematics297 – 305275 – 283267 – 272
M.Sc. Physics288 – 293275 – 280265 – 271

BITSAT 2025 Counselling Schedule 2025: 

Qualified candidates will be called for the counselling process that is conducted on all three campuses and seats will be allocated for the courses as per candidate preferences. 

The officials have announced the tentative schedule for the BITSAT counselling process 2025. Below is the BITSAT counselling schedule that will help candidates keep track of the important admission events:

BITSAT 2025 Counselling and Seat Allotment Dates:

EventDates
Apply for admission with 12th marks and preferencesJune 2025
Revision/Editing the online application form (preferences and marks updation)July 2025
Admit list and Wait list announcement after Iteration I (Revised)July 2025
Last date for payment of fee/advance feesJuly 2025
Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration IIJuly 2025
Last date for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission (Iteration II)July 2025
Last date for candidates wishing to withdraw admission to submit a withdrawal request onlineJuly 2025
Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration IIIJuly 2025
Last date for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission (Iteration III)July 2025
Last date for candidates wishing to withdraw admission to submit a withdrawal request onlineJuly 2025
Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iterations I, II, III (document verification)July 2025
Fresh-students Orientation Programme (at respective campuses)July 2025
First Semester beginsAugust 2025
Registration for all students at the respective campusesAugust 2025
Class-work begins at the respective campusesAugust 2025
Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration IVAugust 2025
Last date for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission (Iteration IV)August 2025
Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iteration IV (document verification)August 2025
Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration VAugust 2025
Last date for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission (Iteration V)August 2025
Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iteration V (document verification)August 2025
Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration VI (if required)August 2025
Last date for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission (Iteration VI)August 2025
Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iteration VI (document verification)August 2025
First Semester EndsSeptember 2025

BITSAT Mock Tests 2025

Embibe provides mock test series to help candidates crack the BITSAT 2025 exam. They can follow the steps below to attempt mock tests:

  • 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
  • 2nd Step: Login using your mobile number/email.
  • 3rd Step: Then select your ‘Goal’ as ‘BITSAT’ under Engineering.
  • 4th Step: Click ‘Next’ and select your preferred language.
  • 5th Step: Refer to the below-mentioned links to attempt mock tests.

FAQs Related to the BITSAT Selection Process

The frequently asked questions about the BITSAT admission process are given below:

Q: When is the BITSAT exam being conducted?

Ans: BITS Pilani has released the exam dates The BITSAT Session 1 is scheduled from May 26 to May 30, 2025, whereas Session 2 will take place from June 22 to June 26, 2025. 

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for admission to the B.Tech course in BITSAT?

Ans: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 75% in PCM and 60% marks scored individually. 

Q: Can a candidate choose a preferred campus or institute for admission to BITSAT?

Ans: Yes, BITS will release a merit list on the basis of the entrance examination. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the counselling and seat allotment process where candidates can choose their preferred campus. 

Q: When did authorities release the admit card for BITSAT 2025 Session 1?

Ans: The authorities released the admit card for BITSAT 2025 Session 1 on May 23, 2025. 

Q: What are the main criteria for direct admissions to BITSAT?

Ans: Candidates who have scored top rank in the Class 12th board exam from a recognised state board or central board are eligible for direct admissions to BITSAT. 

Also check:

BITSAT Mock Test 2025BITSAT Sample Papers 2025
BITSAT SyllabusBITSAT Previous Year Question Papers

We hope this article on BITSAT Selection Process helps you. We wish you all the best for the upcoming examination.

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