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Last Modified 02-05-2023

BITSAT Selection Process: Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process

BITS Pilani has released exam dates for Session I and Session II of BITSAT 2023. Session 1 will be held from May 22 to 26, 2023, while BITSAT 2023 Session 2 will be conducted from June 18 to 22, 2023. The authorities will release the session 1 admit card on Jun 16, 2023. 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.

Latest Updates:
– BITS Pilani released the BITSAT 2023 Application Form on January 31, 2023. Candidates can fill out the BITSAT 2023 application form till April 9, 2023, on the official site.
– BITS Pilani has announced the BITSAT 2023 Exam Dates.

BITSAT Selection Process: Overview

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

Particulars	Details
Full-Form	Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)
Conducting Body	BITS Pilani
Exam Level	University-based National Level Exam
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of exam	Computer-based Test
Application Fee	Boys: INR 3,400/- (1st Session) INR 5,400/- (Both Sessions)Girls: INR 2,900/- (1st Session) INR 4,400/- (Both Sessions)
Exam Frequency	Twice a year
Exam Duration	3 hours
Number of Questions	130 MCQs
Total Seats Offered	Around 2,000
Applications Per Year	About 3 Lakh
Number of Exam Centres	61
Accepting Colleges	BITS Pilani, BITS Hyderabad, BITS Goa
Official Website	bitsadmission.com
BITSAT Helpline	01596-242205; [email protected]

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2023

Below are the eligibility criteria for BITSAT 2023 which the candidates must fulfil before registering:

Particulars	Details
Educational Qualification	Candidate should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized state or central board
Year of Passing Qualifying Examination	The candidate should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination in 2022 or in 2023
Mandatory Subjects	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Aggregate Marks	Minimum 75% in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 60% in each subject individually.
Additional Requirement	Proficiency in English
Campus Students	Candidates already studying at any of the BITS campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT 2023

BITSAT Admission Process 2023

Admissions will be based on merit. The merit position for the candidate will be ascertained by the score obtained by the candidate in BITSAT 2023. 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 2023-2024 for Goa, Hyderabad and Pilani is given below:

Fees	Pilani	Goa	Hyderabad
Admission Fees	48,100/-	48,100/-	48,100/-
Semester/Term Fees First Semester Second Semester Summer term (if Registered)	2,18,500/- 2,18,500/- 76,400/-	2,18,500/- 2,18,500/- 76,400/-	2,18,500/- 2,18,500/- 76,400/-
Student’s Union fee (Annual)	450/-	450/-	450/-
Student’s Aid Fund (Annual)	225/-	225/-	225/-
Hostel fee (for on-campus students only) First Semester Second Semester Summer term (if Registered)	15,550/- 15,550/- 7,750/-	20,900/- 20,900/- 10,450/-	20,900/-* 20,900/- 10,450/-
Mess & Electricity advance First Semester Second Semester Summer term (if Registered) (Payable at the beginning of each semester/term and adjustable at the end of the same)	10,000/- 10,000/- 5,000/-	10,000/- 10,000/- 5,000/-	10,000/- 10,000/- 5,000/-
Other Advances First Semester Second Semester (Payable at the beginning of each semester/term and adjustable at the end of the same)	12,000/- 12,000/-	12,000/- 12,000/-	12,000/- 12,000/-
Institute Caution Deposit	3,000/-	3,000/-	3,000/-

BITSAT Cut-off 2023

BITS Pilani will announce the cut-off online on the official website after the declaration of BITSAT results in 2023. The cut-offs are 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 2023 are given below for the candidates to refer to:

Courses	BITS Pilani Cut-off	BITS Goa Cut-off	BITS Hyderabad Cut-off
B.E. Chemical	267	245	238
B.E. Civil	255	—	241
B.E. Electrical & Electronics	339	310	305
B.E. Mechanical	302	271	262
B.E. Computer Science	381	353	339
B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation	325	295	292
B.E. Electronics & Communication	—	324	316
B.E. Manufacturing	256	—	—
B. Pharm	205	—	162
M.Sc. Biological Sciences	258	244	238
M.Sc. Chemistry	259	250	239
M.Sc. Economics	306	292	283
M.Sc. Mathematics	288	269	260
M.Sc. Physics	286	275	258

BITSAT Counselling 2023:

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 schedule for counselling dates is given below:

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Revision/Editing The Online Application Form	To Be Notified
Admit List And Wait for List Announcement After BITSAT Iteration I	July 1, 2023
Deadline For Payment Of Fee/Advance Fees	To Be Notified
Announcement Of Admission Assignment After BITSAT Iteration Ii	To Be Notified
Deadline For Payment Of Balance Fees By Candidates Selected For Admission From The Waiting List in the Second Iteration	To Be Notified
Announcement Of Admission Assignment After BITSAT 2023 Iteration Iii	To Be Notified
Deadline For Candidates Who Wish To Withdraw Admission To Submit Withdrawal Request Online Using Online Credentials	To Be Notified
Deadline For Payment Of Balance Fees By Candidates Selected For Admission From The Waiting List In the Third Iteration	To Be Notified
Announcement Of Admission Assignment After BITSAT 2023 Iteration Iv	To Be Notified
Reporting For Admission At Respective Campuses For Candidates Selected For Admission In Iteration I, Ii, Iii, Iv	To Be Notified
Orientation & Document Verification For Candidates Selected For Admission In Iteration I, Ii, Iii, Iv	To Be Notified
Announcement Of Admission Assignment After BITSAT Iteration V	To Be Notified
Registration Of Courses (Subjects) For the First Semester 2021-22 At Respective Campuses. A Separate Information Will Be Provided By The Respective Campus	To Be Notified
Commencement Of Classes As Per Registration	To Be Notified
Reporting For Admission At Respective Campuses For Candidates Selected For Admission In Iteration V	To Be Notified
Announcement Of Admission Assignment After Iteration Vi	To Be Notified
Reporting For Admission At Respective Campuses For Candidates Selected For Admission In Iteration Vi	To Be Notified

BITSAT Mock Tests 2023

Embibe provides mock test series to help candidates crack the BITSAT 2023 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.

BITSAT 2023 Mock Tests
BITSAT Full Test 1	BITSAT Full Test 2
BITSAT Full Test 3	BITSAT Full Test 4
BITSAT Full Test 5	BITSAT Full Test 6
BITSAT Full Test 7	BITSAT Full Test 8

FAQs Related to 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 and the exam will be in 2 sessions. Session 1 will be held from May 22 to 26, 2023, while BITSAT 2023 Session 2 will be conducted from June 18 to 22, 2023.

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 2023 Session 1?

Ans: The authorities released the admit card for BITSAT 2023 Session 1 on June 16, 2023.

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.

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