BITS HD 2019

BITS HD 2019 Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

Introduction to BITS HD 2019 Exam

• About: Birla Institute of Technical Science Higher Degree (BITS HD) exam offers admission to M.E./M.Pharm./M.Phil. in several specializations in their three respective campuses: BITS Pilani, BITS Goa and BITS Hyderabad.

• University: BITS Pilani established in 1964, is a Deemed to be University and recognised as “Institute of Eminence” by MHRD.

• It was ranked 17th in the University category and 5th in the Pharmacy category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2018, released by Ministry of HRD, Govt of India.

• Candidates should note that other than through BITS HD test, admissions to BITS Higher Degree programmes are also available based on GATE / GPAT scores.

• Courses Offered: Through BITS HD candidates can seek admissions to 3 Higher education degrees viz. Master of Engineering(ME), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in various streams.

• Campuses: Even though BITS has four campuses, in Pilani, Dubai, Goa and Hyderabad, BITS HD test is only for three of its campuses situated at Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad.

• Frequency: BITS HD test is conducted once in a year, in online mode i.e. Computer-based test (CBT).

• Level: BITS HD 2019 test is a National level entrance exam, and candidates from around the country can apply for the examination.

• Latest News: BITS Pilani will be launching two new programmes this year, available only at BITS Goa campus viz.

  • M.E. Degree in Sanitation Science, Technology and Management,

  • M.Phil. Degree in Liberal studies. 

BITS HD 2019 Summary

Programs offered at BITS Pilani Campus

Programs offered at BITS Hyderabad Campus

Programs offered at BITS Goa Campus

BITS HD 2019 Important Dates

• Application form: The application forms are now available, since 18th March 2019, for BITS HD online exam 2019. 

• Application closure date: Last date for submission of application form is 30th April 2019 5 PM.

• The candidates have to book the time slot and date of the exam. Only then they can download the hall ticket, deadlines of which are given below:

• Result Declaration: Results will be declared on 9th May 2019 (tentative) and the candidates are required to log in to the official website to check the results.

• Admissions via GPAT or GATE: The first iteration announcement of admission offers to candidates based on GATE / GPAT score will be on 3rd May 2019 and second iteration will be on 3rd June 2019.

• Find the next iterations' Important Dates for BITS HD 2019. 

BITS HD 2019 Eligibility Criteria

• Aggregate Percentage: Candidates must have minimum aggregate marks of 60% for M.E./M.Pharm and 55% for M.Phil. in their undergraduate degree, to be eligible to attend the BITS HD 2019 qualifying examination.

• Nationality: This is a university level examination and only Indian citizens are eligible to apply. 

• Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to apply for higher education programme in BITS.

• Minimum Qualification: An integrated first degree of BITS or its equivalent in the respective stream is a must to apply for BITS HD exam 2019.

• Candidates who are in the final year of their degree can also apply.

• Get the detailed respective stream BITS HD 2019 Eligibility Criteria. 

BITS HD 2019 Application Form

• Availability: Application Form for was available from 18th March 2019 and the last date to submit the Application Form is 30th April 2019.

• Details: Candidates are required to fill the details regarding degree, test centre preference and personal information (Nationality, phone number, city, state etc.).

• Documents: Candidates have to upload the scanned images of their recent photograph and signature.

• If the candidate is applying through GATE/GPAT route, then it is mandatory for them to upload a self-attested scanned copy of their GATE/GPAT scorecard.

• Payment mode: Both Online and offline methods are available for the candidates to pay the application fee for BITS HD 2019.

• The offline fee payment can be done by cash. The candidates have to first download pay- in- slip and deposit cash along with at any ICICI Bank branch. After fee payment, candidates can take confirmation receipt from the bank.

• Application Fee: Candidates should pay INR 3150/- for the BITS HD application form and candidates seeking admission through GATE score have to pay INR 1000/-. Once paid application form fees will not be refunded.

• Details about BITS HD 2019 Application form. 

BITS HD 2019 Admit Card

• Availability: Candidates can download hall tickets from 9th May 2019, only if they have already booked test date and slot. It will be available on the official website at bitsadmission.com

• Deatils on Admit Card: The admit card will have all the details of the exam such as Exam centre address, exam timing, roll number, and photograph.

• Mandatory: Photo ID proof along with the admit card is mandatory without which candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.

• Credentials: Admit card can be downloaded by entering the required login details on the website.

• Take 2 printouts of BITS HD 2019 Admit Card for future reference. 

BITS HD 2019 Exam Pattern

• Mode: The exam will be conducted in online mode i.e. Computer Based Test (CBT) on 15th May 2019 and 26th May 2019.

• Question Type: The question paper will be objective in nature i.e. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).

• Marking Scheme: Every correct answer will be awarded 3 marks and every incorrect answer will lead to deduction of 1 mark.

• Number of Tests: There are mainly two tests for BITS HD 2019. Test-1 and Test-2, consisting of 30 and 70 questions respectively.

• Other than test 1 and 2, there will be 2 special tests, one for those applying for M.E. Software Systems and the other one is for M.E. Sanitation Science, Technology and Management.

• Test Duration: The first test will be 45 minutes long, while the second exam will go on for 105 minutes and special test will be for 60 minutes.

• Test 1 and 2 are compulsory for all the students. Test 2 will test the student’s knowledge of the basic subjects of his/her discipline.

• Know more about BITS HD 2019 Exam Pattern.

BITS HD 2019 Syllabus

• Level:  The first test of BITS HD 2019 deals with English language skills, Logical Reasoning, and Class 11 and 12 Mathematics.

• Topics: Test 2 would concentrate on student’s knowledge of the basic subjects of his/her discipline like Engineering and Pharmacy. The topics will be from the qualifying degree of the candidate.

• Check BITS HD 2019 Syllabus and concepts to master. 

BITS HD 2019 Results

• Declaration: The test results will be announced on 3rd June 2019 (tentative) on the official website. It can be downloaded by entering the credentials such as Application ID/Email ID and password.

• Cut-off marks: Candidates should clear the minimum cut-off marks in order to take part in the counselling process.

• Merit list: Based on the merit list candidates will be called for the counselling process.

• Validity: BITS HD 2019 merit list is valid only for 1 year, i.e. it is valid for granting admission Higher Degree Courses only for the academic year 2019- 2020.

•  Check out more details of the BITS HD 2019 Results. 

BITS HD 2019 Counselling

• Commencement: The counselling will start from  18th June 2019 (tentative) and the qualified candidates must attend without fail, to get the seat confirmation.

• Selection of stream/campus: Successful candidates will get to choose the stream/campus based on their score/ranking.

• Document Verification: Candidates should carry all the required necessary documents at the time of counselling for the purpose of document verification.

• BITS HD 2019 counselling process, cut off and merit list will be available on the official website. 

BITS Pilani Contact Details

• Address: Admissions Office, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Vidya Vihar Campus, Pilani, Pincode - 333 031, Rajasthan, India.

• Website: bitsadmission.com

• Email: hd2019@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in/

• Phone Number: 01596-242205 (Pilani Campus), 0832-2580126 (Goa Campus), 040-66303830 (Hyderabad Campus).

• Timings: 10.00 AM till 5.00 PM on all working days.