About: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani is a prestigious institution in India offering admissions for interested candidates to Integrated First Degree programs offered at BITS campuses in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.
Authority: Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani (BITS Pilani) has the authority to conduct BITSAT.
Mode: BITSAT is a Computer-based Test which candidates have to pass in order to secure admission at BITS campuses.
Courses:
BITS offer admission in BE honours integrated first degree programmes offered at BITS campuses in disciplines like Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical and Economics, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
Apart from this, candidates can take up this examination for admission to B.Pharm honours, M.Sc honours as well as M.Sc Tech degree programmes at the institute.
Status: BITS, Pilani has a status of a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act.
Exam Date: BITSAT 2019 will be conducted on 16th May 2019
Duration: BITSAT will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours i.e. 180 minutes
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BITSAT 2019 Highlights |
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| Examination Name |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test |
| Acronym |
BITSAT |
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Conducted By |
BITS Pilani University |
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Courses Offered |
Engineering, Pharmacy, and Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
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Examination Type |
University Level |
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Examination Mode |
Online |
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Number of Questions |
150 |
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Total Marks |
300 |
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Marking Scheme |
(+)3 marks for every correct response (-)1 mark for every incorrect response |
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Duration |
3 hours |
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Paper Medium |
English |
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Seats Offered |
2000+ Seats in Total |
The various courses offered at different campuses of BITS are listed below:
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Programmes |
BITS Pilani Campus |
Pilani |
Goa |
Hyderabad |
Dubai |
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B.E
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Chemical Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Civil Engineering |
Yes |
NA |
Yes |
Yes |
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Computer Science |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
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Electronics and Communication Engineering |
NA |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
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Electronics and Instrumental Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Manufacturing Engineering |
Yes |
NA |
Yes |
NA |
|
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Biotechnology |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Yes |
|
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B.Pharm |
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Yes |
NA |
Yes |
NA |
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M.Sc |
Biological Sciences |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
NA |
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Chemistry |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
NA |
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Economics |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
NA |
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Mathematics |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
NA |
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Physics |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
NA |
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General Studies |
Yes |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Application Form: BITSAT 2019 Application Form will be available on the official website from 3rd January 2019 and the last date to submit the Application Form is on 13th March 2019
Admit Card: Admit Card will be announced by the conducting authority on the official website on 12th April 2019
Exam Date: BITSAT 2019 will be conducted as Computer-based Test (CBT Online) on 16th May 2019
Result Date: After the examination has been completed the result will be displayed on the screen as "No. of Questions with Correct Answer and Wrong Answer" and the Result will also be declared in the form of Scorecard by the authority on 1st July 2019
Get more information about BITSAT 2019 Important Dates
Eligibility Criteria for BE (Hons.), M.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. (Tech) Programs:
Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination from a Govt. recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their main subjects.
Must have secured a minimum of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.
Eligibility Criteria for B. Pharm (Hons.) Programs:
Students must have successfully passed 10+2 examinations from a Govt. recognized board with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks.
Must have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects in Class 12
Get more information about BITSAT 2019 Eligibility
Syllabus: There are no changes in BITSAT Syllabus. Candidates can refer their class 11 and 12 syllabi of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Subjects: 40 questions are asked from Physics and Chemistry combined while 45 questions will be from Mathematics/ Biology.
Reference:
For the ease of candidates, BITSAT Mock/ Sample Test Papers and Previous Year Question Paper have been included in a separate section.
This will help the candidate to understand the pattern and important topics to be expected in BITSAT 2019.
Mode- BITSAT is conducted in online mode i.e Computer-based Test.
Duration- The time duration of the examination will be 3 hours i.e. 180 minutes.
Total Questions- 150 questions will be asked in the question paper.
Nature of Questions- All the question will be of Objective type.
Marking Scheme- For every correct answer (+) 3 marks will be awarded.
Negative Marking- For every incorrect response (-) 1 will be deducted.
Sections- Candidate has to answer questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English Proficiency, and Logical Reasoning.
Date: Admit Card will be available on the official website from 12th April 2019 which will be released by the conducting authority.
Download: Use BITSAT Application Number, Date of Birth and Email ID to download the Admit Card.
Details: The hall ticket includes the following details: Name of the candidate, Photograph and Signature, Application Number, Test Centre details, Test date, Test time, Date of the Exam, Test slot and Exam instructions.
Discrepancy: In case of any discrepancy or incorrect information in BITSAT Admit Card, report the conducting authority in time for the generation of a new admit card with correct information.
Get more information about BITSAT 2019 Admit Card
Candidates preparing for BITSAT 2019 must refer to the books which are mentioned below.
NCERT Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (Std. XI and XII)
BITSAT Explorer by MTG Learning Media Pvt. Ltd.
A Complete Success Package for Online BITSAT by Arihant Experts (With CD)
The Pearson Complete Guide to the BITSAT
Wren & Martin for English
Get more information about BITSAT 2019 Reference Books
The candidates have the comfort of choosing the Exam Centre provided by the institute.
BITSAT 2019 is conducted in 50 cities across India and an International centre in Dubai, UAE.
A candidate planning to appear for the test in India can choose a maximum of 3 Exam Center as preferences.
Note: Those planning to appear for the test in Dubai centre can only be able to set the preference for one centre only.
BITSAT Result will be announced online by the conducting authority on 1st July 2019
Result for BITSAT is released in two parts:
Part-1: Candidates can check their BITSAT Score just after they complete their exam. The computer screen will display the result in terms of a number of total correct answers and wrong answers along with the scores.
Part-2: Admit list and a Waitlist of iteration will also be released.
Adding to this, the college also releases a tentative score report online.
Get more information about BITSAT 2019 Results
BITSAT 2019 Counselling process will commence from 23rd July 2019 which will be conducted by the university authority.
BITSAT 2019 Counselling will be conducted through 4 phases.
If BITSAT 2019 total score is the same for two candidates then, the candidate who obtained higher marks in Mathematics/ Biology will be given preference in allotment of seats.
Direct admissions will be given to all those students who will obtain the first rank in their respective State/ Central board exams, irrespective of their BITSAT 2019 Score.
There is no reservation in BITSAT 2019.
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There are various kinds of scholarships available for the candidates but it is important to fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying for them.
Details about scholarships are given below:
Board Toppers- Candidates who have secured top 3 positions in 10+2 in their respective boards are given a merit scholarship of 100%, 75% and 50% of the first-semester tuition fee respectively for the first semester only.
Merit in Qualifying Examination
Students who have obtained 90% or above aggregate on the Qualifying Examination are to be given a merit scholarship of 20% of first-semester tuition fee.
Students who have obtained 80% or above but less than 90% aggregate on the Qualifying Examination are to be given a merit scholarship of 15% of the first-semester tuition fee.
Merit in Competitive Examinations- Students who have appeared in AIEEE or IIT-JEE for admission to engineering programmes, are to be awarded scholarships ranging from 25%-75% in the first-year tuition fee depending on the score secured in the examination.
Follow Proper Time Table
Be Aware of the Syllabus
Start your Preparation on Time
Revise frequently
Work on Basic Concepts
Improve your Skills.
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Conducting Body |
BITS Pilani |
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BITSAT Full Form |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test |
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Exam Level |
University |
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Official Website |
www.bitsadmission.com |
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BITSAT Helpline |
01596-242205 |
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for candidates to appear for BITSAT?
Candidates should have obtained at least 75% marks in their 10+2 board examination. The institution that the candidate studied must be recognised by the government of India.
Q: Is ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) available in Pilani campus?
No. The course is available only in the Hyderabad campus.
Q: If multiple payments are made for a single application, will it be refunded?
Yes. The extra amount paid to a single application form will be refunded. The candidate should provide bank details through the official website.
Q: Can the BITSAT exam be rewritten by the candidate, if necessary?
Yes. The candidate can rewrite the exam provided that he/she satisfies the eligibility criteria.
Q: Is reservation system followed in BITSAT?
No. Reservation system is not followed in BITSAT.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for candidates from other countries?
There are no separate eligibility criteria for those candidates.
Q: What is the application process for the NRI candidates?
Eligibility criteria must be satisfied by the candidates. They can apply through International students admission scheme.
Q: Does the university provide scholarship for the students?
Yes. The university provides scholarship to the students based on the marks obtained in BITSAT, IIT-JEE.
Q: What is the minimum cut-off for BITSAT?
The minimum cut-off varies from 213-378 for Pilani campus, 252-347 for Goa campus and 177-334 for Hyderabad campus. The cut-off varies for different courses.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for candidates to apply for M.Sc?
The M.Sc program is a 4-year integrated program. Candidates can apply for M.Sc after completion of class XII. B.Sc degree is not required.
Q: How many exam centres can a candidate select?
Candidates can select 3 centres based on their preference. If the candidate opts for the exam centre in Dubai, he/she can select only one centre.
Q: How to acquire details about the exam centre?
Candidates can know all the details about the exam centre from the admit card. Candidates can avail their admit card from the official website.
Availability of the form: Candidates can register themselves for BITSAT 2019 exam on the official website from 3rd January 2019.
Last date of availability of form: The last date for submission of BITSAT 2019 application Form is 13th March 2019.
Correction date: Correction window will be open on the official website for BITSAT 2019 application forms and it can be corrected from 15th to 19th March 2019.
Allotment of center: BITSAT 2019 exam center allotment will be done in the month of March 2019.
Reserving dates: Candidate can reserve BITSAT 2019 test dates on March 2019.
Minimum marks: Candidate who score minimum 75% marks from any recognized board to be eligible for BITSAT 2019.
Age Limit: The age criteria for BITSAT 2019 is candidates must be in age between 21 to 25 years as on October 1st, 2019.
Selection Procedure: Candidates selection will be made based on the merit list released.
Direct admission: BITS offer direct admission to the candidate who score first rank in State/Central Board, however only by providing the valid proof.
Eligibility regarding supplementary examination: Students who appeared for the supplementary examination of class 12 are eligible to appear for BITSAT 2019 only if the attempt has been for all the prescribed subjects.
Application Form: BITSAT 2019 Application Process will start from 3rd January 2019.
Application Process: Application Process include the candidate login onto the official website to register themselves for the application form, filling the form and paying the exam fee through the provided mode of payment.
Information: Information such as personal details, educational details, choice of exam center are required.
Choice Of Exam Center: The candidates can choose three preferred exam centers on priority on the basis of which the exam centers are allocated.
Mode of payment: The payment of fees can be made through Debit Card/Credit Card /Net Banking or through the e-challan from any ICICI bank within India.
Application Form: Candidate can fill the Application form of BITSAT 2019 by visiting the official website.
Payment mode: Payment for BITSAT 2019 is via online and offline mode.
Application Form Availability: The BITSAT 2019 Application Forms will be available on the official website from 3rd January 2019.
Date: BITSAT 2019 admit cards can be downloaded from the official exam website from 12th April 2019.
Alternate method: In case candidates forget their BITSAT 2019 Application Number while downloading the admit card, they can access it using the link provided on the email ID.
Admit card download: Candidates are required to download the BITSAT 2019 admit card from the Official Website by entering their application number, gender, and date of birth.
Download and preserve: Candidates can save a copy of the admit card. They also have to retain the BITSAT 2019 admit card till the admission procedure ends.
Details: The BITSAT 2019 admit card contains details such as the date, time, and the exam center etc.
Valid document: The BITSAT 2019 admit card is a mandatory document to answer the exam and only an admit card downloaded from the official website is considered valid.
Identity Proof: Candidates are required to carry a valid identity proof along with the admit card to the BITSAT 2019 examination center.
Online Exam: The BITSAT exam is a computer-based exam.
Language Medium: The BITSAT exam is conducted in English.
Type of questions: BITSAT includes 150 objective type questions.
Syllabus: The syllabus for the exam includes subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English and Logical Reasoning.
Duration: BITSAT is for a duration of three hours without break.
Official website: The BITSAT 2019 Results are announced online on the Official Website.
Overall: The BITSAT 2019 Results are calculated on the basis of the BITSAT 2019 results and the 12th results.
Scorecard download: Scorecards can be downloaded from the official website immediately after the BITSAT 2019 exam or later on.
Admit list & waiting list: The BITSAT 2019 merit list is prepared by the examination conducting authority and is further divided into the Admit list and the waiting list.
Merit list: There will be two separate BITSAT 2019 merit list prepared i.e, one for all programmes except B.Pharm and the other list only for B.Pharm.
Tiebreak: Maths/Biology scores will be used to a tiebreaker in case of announcing the scores. If the tie still persists, the Physics and then Chemistry scores will be compared.
Counselling start date: The counselling process for BITSAT will begin in 23rd July 2019 and will end in the 2nd week of August 2019.
Rounds of counselling: There will be four rounds of counselling for BITSAT 2019.
Availability of admission form: Closing date for receiving the BITSAT 2019 admission forms and announcement of the 1st round of admission assignment will be at the end of June 2019.
Admissions: Candidates selected in the round 4 and reporting at the campuses for admission will be in the 1st week of Aug 2019.
The selection is done on the basis of entrance tests (e.g. IITJEE, AIEEE, BITSAT etc.) conducted at national and state level. ME/MTech programs can be pursued with a GATE qualification. Those who are interested in studying further can join the Ph.D. programs offered by various universities and technological institutions across the country.
The eligibility criteria for Mca in bit Mesra is to qualify BITSAT exam. The BITSAT exam is conducted by bit Mesra itself. Only the students who will score marks more than or equal to cutoff marks, they can apply for admission. Selection list can be viewed on bit website. Generally, the cutoff marks go around 100 for the 1st selection list. Minimum cut off marks is around 70. One can also get benefit using state quota seat availability
Eligibility criteria 12th pass in science with 60% BITSAT is entrance examination Very good campus selection for students
I got into UVCE via KCET(Karnataka Common Entrance Test) and scored 133 out of 180 in it. I got 5k ranking in the exam. I gave JEE MAIN, Advanced and BITSAT and got 104,45 and 265 respectively.
Eligibility for Computer Science was of min 50% in 12th standard and admission was given on the basis of JEE MAIN scores or entrance exam of Mody university (MEET) I took JEE MAIN and BITSAT. No cutoffs, but any of the exams either JEE MAIN or MEET should be cleared to get admitted to this college.
One must get a rank of 7,00,000 or above in JEE MAIN entrance exam to get a seat in the college. The admission procedure takes place through OJEE counseling. The entrance exam one can write is JEE MAIN, BITSAT, NISER and KVPY. The typical cutoffs for our course through JEE MAIN are 400000 or above ranks.
To get admission in this college at least 60% marks are required, and you also need to clear the Entrance exam BITSAT. I don't know about the cutoff.
Eligibility criteria were that the candidate should complete 12th grade with a minimum of 60%. The admission procedure was through an online test conducted by the university in the month of April and May. I took JEE Mains, JEE ADVANCED, BITSAT Entrance Examination, and VIT Entrance Examination. Cutoffs depend on the rank obtained.
The candidate must have passed 12th with minimum of 65% marks and must clear the JEE MAIN/BITSAT exam. Minimum 94% cutoff mark is required.
I gave IIT-JEE, BITSAT, and VIT-VELLORE competitive exams.
I am an NRI, can i apply for the exam?
Hello Jacky,
No, you cannot apply as no NRI candidates are allowed to take the test. Please follow the link here to know more about the Eligibility.
I want to know about the kind of paper which comes in the exam.
Hello Jai,
There are plenty of sample papers available on the online mode as pdf. you can follow to view and download few of the Sample Papers.
What is the cutoff of B.E. in BITS Pilani campus?
Hi Vishnu,
BITSAT Cutoff of every campus will be different.
For B.E. program the cutoff of Pilani Campus is shown below:
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S.No |
Name Of Programme |
Cuttoff |
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1 |
B.E.(Hons.): Chemical |
309 |
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2 |
B.E.(Hons.): Civil |
308 |
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3 |
B.E.(Hons.): Electrical & Electronics |
343 |
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4 |
B.E.(Hons.): Mechanical |
337 |
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I just want to know the cutoff of Degree program in Goa campus.
Hi Shrawan,
The cutoffof BITSAT exam varies from year to year and the each campus will also varies.
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S.No |
Name of Programme |
Cutoff |
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1 |
B.E.(Hons.): Chemical |
279 |
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2 |
B.E.(Hons.): Electrical and Electronics |
305 |
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3 |
B.E.(Hons.): Mechanical |
300 |
|
4 |
B.E.(Hons.): Computer Science |
323 |
|
5 |
M.Sc.(Hons.): Mathematics |
279 |
|
6 |
M.Sc.(Hons.): Physics |
279 |
|
7 |
B.E.(Hons.): Electronics & Instrumentation |
291 |
|
8 |
M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences |
268 |
|
9 |
M.Sc.(Hons.): Chemistry |
273 |
|
10 |
M.Sc.(Hons.): Economics |
282 |
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Hi Utsavi,
The cutoff of BITSAT is not fixed.
Tentative BITSAT exam cutoff is mentioned below:
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S.No |
Name Of Programme |
Cuttoff |
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1 |
B.E.(Hons.): Chemical |
309 |
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2 |
B.E.(Hons.): Civil |
308 |
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3 |
B.E.(Hons.): Electrical & Electronics |
343 |
|
4 |
B.E.(Hons.): Mechanical |
337 |
|
5 |
M.Sc.(Hons.): Economics |
308 |
|
6 |
M.Sc.(Hons.): Mathematics |
304 |
|
7 |
M.Sc.(Hons.): Physics |
303 |
|
8 |
B.E.(Hons.): Manufacturing |
300 |
|
9 |
B.Pharm.(Hons.) |
266 |
|
10 |
B.E.(Hons.): Computer Science |
354 |
|
11 |
B.E.(Hons.): Electronics & Instrumentation |
332 |
|
12 |
M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences |
284 |
|
13 |
M.Sc.(Hons.): Chemistry |
295 |
To know more about BITSAT Click Here.
Hi Ayush,
Practice with Mock test papers and focus on the weak topics.
Prepare the timetable.
Revise all the learned concept.
To know more about BITSAT 2018 Click Here.
Hello,
There is no such Space Science course provided in BITS. To know about other courses, Click Here.
Are there some topics in BITSAT Syllabus which are not included in JEE Mains syllabus?
The syllabus of JEE Mains and BITSAT is same, except the topics which are listed below:-
Chemistry:- Petroleum, dynes, and drugs.
Mathematics:- statistics, exponential, and logarithmic series.
you can also go for BITSAT explorer book for practice the topics not included in jee mains.
When does the BITSAT application form filling process start?
To know about the application form keep an eye on the official site, as BITS doesn't advertise about BITSAT. You can also check on important dates for the application form and for other important dates too. Usually, the application form has been made available from December and the candidate an fill it by March.
What would be the Last date to apply for BITSAT 2017?
The Application Form to BITSAT 2017 can be submitted until the 10th of March 2017.
The Board will also provide you with a Window of correction for the BITSAT Application Forms from the 7th to the 10th of March.
All candidate are advised to give in their Application Form Fees to BITSAT before the 10th of March as well.
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