About: Birla Institute of Technical Science (BITS) offers higher degree programs in several specializations in their three respective campuses: BITS Pilani, BITS Goa or BITS Hyderabad.
University: BITS is an Institution declared as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC act.
Courses Offered: Apart from Master of Engineering(ME) and Master of Pharmacy(M.Pharm) BITS offers other various programs such as BA, BBA, BCA, BSC, etc.
Campuses: It has three campuses situated at Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad.
Frequency: BITS HD is conducted once in a year and it is an online mode test.
Level: BITS HD 2019 is a National level entrance exam, and candidates from around the country can apply for the examination.
BITS HD 2019 Exam Highllghts |
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Exam Name |
Birla Institute of Technology & Science Higher Degree Exam |
Acronym |
BITS HD |
Exam level |
University Level |
Conducted by |
Birla Institute of Technology & Science |
Courses Offered |
M.E., M.Pharm |
BITS HD 2019 Application Fee |
BITS HD Online Test Fee- INR 2950/- For GATE/GPAT Candidates- INR 1000/- |
BITS HD 2019 Online Exam Date |
15th May 2019 & 20th May 2019 |
BITS HD 2019 Exam Duration |
Test 1- 45 minutes Test 2- 105 minutes Special Test for Software Systems - 60 minutes |
M.E Biotechnology |
M.E Chemical |
M.E Civil (with specialization in Infrastructure Engineering and Management) |
M.E Civil (with specialization in Structural Engg.) |
M.E Civil (with specialization in Transportation Engineering) |
M.E Communication Engineering |
M.E Computer Science |
M.E Design Engineering |
M.E Embedded Systems |
M.E Manufacturing Systems Engineering |
M.E Mechanical |
M.E Microelectronics |
M.E Software Systems |
M.Pharm |
M.Pharm with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
M.Pharm with specialization in Pharmaceutics |
M.E Biotechnology |
M.E Chemical |
M.E Civil (with specialization in Structural Engg.) |
M.E. Civil (with specialization in Transportation Engineering) |
M.E Communication Engineering |
M.E Computer Science |
M.E Design Engineering |
M.E Mechanical |
M.E Microelectronics |
M.E. Mechanical with specialization in Thermal Engineering |
M.Pharm with specialization in Pharmaceutics |
M.E Biotechnology |
M.E Chemical |
M.E Computer Science |
M.E Design Engineering |
M.E Microelectronics |
M.E.Embedded Systems |
Application form: Candidates can avail the application forms from April 9, 2019, for BITS HD 2019. Detailed instruction is provided in the application process.
Admit card: Admit Card for BITS HD 2019 will be available from May 3, 2019.
Refer the Important Dates for BITS HD 2019.
Aggregate Percentage: Candidates with minimum aggregate marks of 60% in their undergraduate degree is eligible to attend the BITS HD 2019 qualifying examination.
Domicile: This is a university level examination and all the Indian citizens are available for BITS HD 2019.
Minimum Qualification: An integrated first degree of BITS or its equivalent in the respective stream is required.
Candidates who are in the final year of their degree can also apply.
Read Eligibility Criteria BITS HD 2019 for better clarity.
Availability: Candidates can avail the application form from April 9, 2019, for BITS HD 2019. Detailed instruction is provided in the application process.
Details: Candidates are required to fill the details regarding degree, test center preference and personal information( Nationality, phone number, city, state etc.)
Payment mode: Both Online and offline methods are available for the candidates to pay the application fee for BITS HD 2019.
Application Fee: Candidates should pay INR 2950/- 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 back.
Details about BITS HD 2019 Application form.
Availability: Admit Card for BITS HD 2019 will be available on their official website from May 3, 2019.
Credentials: The admit card of BITS HD 2019 has all the details of the candidate such as Exam centre, slot time, roll number, and photograph.
Admit card can be downloaded by entering the required details on the website.
BITS HD 2019 Admit Card take a printout of it for future reference.
Number of Tests: There are mainly two tests for BITS HD 2019. Test-1 and Test-2 consisting of 30 and 70 questions each respectively. There is a special exam for those applying for software systems.
Test Duration: The first exam would be 45 minutes long, while the second exam goes on for 105 minutes.
Test I is compulsory for all students whereas Test II is compulsory for Students applying for all higher degree programmes except those who are applying for only Software systems.
Test II will test the student’s knowledge of the basic subjects of his/her discipline.
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 subjects with respect to Engineering and Pharmacy.
The second test of BITS HD 2019 deals with topics from the qualifying degree of the candidate.
Check BITS HD 2019 Syllabus and concepts to master.
Declaration: BITS HD 2019 results will be announced on 28th May 2019 on the official website which 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.
BITS HD 2019 Results candidates can check details regarding the results of the examination.
Commencement: BITS HD 2019 counselling begins on 29th July 2019 and the eligible candidates are expected to attend without fail.
Selection of stream/campus: Successful candidates who have cleared the BITS HD 2019 can opt the stream/campus based on their score.
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.
Application Availability: The applications for BITS 2019 will be available from the 9th April 2019
Last Date to Submit Online Application: The last date to apply for BITS HD 2019 is 5th May 2019
Admit Card Availability: From 3rd May 2019.
Online Examination: From 15th May 2019.
Results: From 28th May 2019.
Counselling: From 29th July 2019.
Age Limit: Candidates Applying must be of 18years of age and meet the Education Qualifications to be Eligible for BITS 2018 examination.
Education Qualification:
M.E. Biotechnology – Any integrated first degree of BITS or its equivalent with adequate preparation in Biochemistry and Microbiology.
M.E. Chemical– Integrated first degree of BITS in Chemical Engineering or its equivalent such as BE/ B.Tech (Chemical).
M.E. Civil – Integrated first degree of BITS in Civil Engineering or its equivalent such as BE/ B.Tech (Civil).
M.E. Computer Science – Integrated first degree of BITS in Computer Science/Engineering or its equivalent such as BE/ B.Tech (Computer Science/Engineering). Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech degree in IT area will not be eligible to apply for M.E. Computer Science.
M.E. Communication Engineering – Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication or its equivalent such as BE/B.Tech in these disciplines.
M.E. Mechanical; Design Engineering; Manufacturing Systems Engineering – Integrated first degree of BITS in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering or its equivalent such as BE/B.Tech in these disciplines.
M.E. Mechanical (with specialization in Thermal Engineering) – Integrated first degree of BITS in Mechanical or its equivalent such as BE/ B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
M.E. Embedded Systems –Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication/ Computer Science or its equivalent such as BE/B.Tech in these disciplines.
M.E. Microelectronics – Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication/ Computer Science/ Physics or its equivalent.M.E. Software Systems – Any Integrated first degree of BITS or its equivalent with specific prior preparation.
Nationality: The candidates should be a citizen of India.
Obtaining Application Form: Interested and Eligible candidates should apply through the prescribed application form available at the official website of BITS.
Mode Of Payment: The filled application of the Candidate should be sent to The Dean, Admissions, BITS, Pilani-333031.
Application Fee: The application fee for BITS HD 2019 is INR 2,750/-.
Application Form to BITS HD 2019: A candidate can submit only one form for Higher Degree Admissions. However if a candidate discovers any mistake in the form submitted by him, he can submit a second application form duly completed before the last date, indicating on the top of the second application form that his first application form (giving its number) should be canceled. In such cases, the second application has to be accompanied by a fresh application fee.
Candidates are asked for the following details:
Personal Details
Degree Information
Test Center Preference
Availability Of Admit Card: Candidates who have applied can download the Admit Card from the website from 3rd May 2019.
Obtaining BITS HD 2019 Admit Card: by visiting the official website for BITS HD 2019 examination, candidates will have to download the Admit Card by entering the required details.
Admit Card to BITS HD 2019: Admit card is mandatory for anyone who wishes to take BITS HD 2019 exam. Hence utmost care must be taken by the candidates to ensure that they have their admit cards with them.
There will be 2 tests conducted by BITS as part of a proper evaluation of the student.
Mode of Examination: The BITS HD 2019 will be a paper pen-based exam.
Duration:
Test 1: 60 Minutes , 60 Questions.
Test 2: 120 Minutes, 100 Questions.
Software Systems Test: 60 Minutes, 50 Questions.
Marking Scheme: For all the above tests all questions are of objective type (Multiple Choice Questions); each question with four answers choices only one being the correct choice. Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark. No marks are awarded or deducted for questions not attempted. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as the correct answer.
BITS HD 2019 Subjects For Test-01:
Core Mathematics
Core Physics
English Language Skills and Principles of Management
Computer Programming
BITS HD 2019 Subjects For Test-02:
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Pharmacy
Computer Science
Instrumentation
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Economics
Mathematics
Physics
Subjects For Special Test for Software Systems:
Structured Programming in C
Advanced Programming in C
Object Orientation and Software Engineering
Databases and Networked Systems
Core Systems
Availability of Results: Candidates will get their results right after completing their BITS HD 2019 examination, however, candidates can log onto the official website to download/ print their results.
Obtaining Results for BITS HD 2019: The results are given to each of the candidates right after the exam or on the official BITS HD 2019 examination website.
Counselling Date: The counselling dates will be announced by 29th July 2019
Eligibility: Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their scores in the BITS HD Admission Test 2018.
There are documents which are mandatory to be carried at the time of counselling.
Can I change my entered preferences after submission of BITSAT 2018 application form? How to do it?
Hello Bhuvam,
Yes, you can change your preferences by applying again with changed preferences from June 12, 2018. However, you can use this facility only once. Send the changed preference form with the receipt of payment of Rs 500 along with all required enclosures mentioned in the application form so that it reached the admissions office, BITS Pilani before 5 pm on June 30, 2018. To get more details, click on the Application process.
My board doesn't release aggregate marks for 12th examination. What should I enter?
Hello Bhuvam,
If you are from CBSE board, you had to include PCM and English/Hindi and one additional elective (total five subjects) in your aggregate. In case you are from ISCE board, you had to include PCM and English in aggregate marks. Others had to calculate the aggregate marks (or its equivalent) and attach a note with an explanation of the methodology used to calculate the aggregate marks. Click here to read about the application form, click here.
For which date, can I register for the courses in BITSAT HD?
Hi Sukhti,
Registration for BITSAT HD Courses will start from 1st Aug 2018. For more important dates, click here.
Good Luck!
Where can I find the link to download BITSAT HD application form?
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science Higher Degree Exam is conducted by the Birla Institute of Technology & Science. The BITS Campus offers Higher Degree programs in a number of specializations. The programs are uniquely designed and structured to meet the learning aspirations of enthusiastic and bright professionals.
What are the courses offered by the BITS-Hyderabad campus?
The courses offered by the BITS-Hyderabad campus is as below: -